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Come visit us! We’re here to serve you: Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman...................................................................................................................Rae Dowling, Florida Power & Light Immediate Past Chairman ............................................................................................... Tom Seguin, Suncoast Gems Chairman-Elect................................................................................................... Jonathan Fleece, Blalock Walters, P.A. Treasurer........................................................................................................................ Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Vice Chairman, Community Development & Communications.........Todd Pokrywa, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. Vice Chairman Membership Development & Services......................................................... Trudy Moon, Air & Energy Vice Chairman Public Policy & Small Business........................................ Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital Chairman, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation...........................John Rice, Rice's Appliance & TV President.............................................................................................. Robert Bartz, Manatee Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRADENTON OFFICE 222 10th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877

LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE AT THE MCCLURE CENTER 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877 Info@ManateeChamber.com

Julie Aranibar, School Board of Manatee County Lisa Arrigo-Hoban, L.A. Events Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Ben Bakker, HJB Properties Jackie Barron, Mosaic Company Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies Jennifer Bencie, Manatee County Health Dept. Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Shirley Bryant, City of Palmetto Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority Larry Bustle, Manatee County Government Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Ron Getman, Getman Cruise & Travel Arthur Guilford, University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area EDC Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Government Susan Lambert-Kopstad, Sea Breeze International Steve Litschauer, S2 Timing

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF

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To build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life.

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Current magazine is published monthly and distributed to more than 3,000 business and community leaders. It is an advertising medium available only to Chamber members.

FOR ADVERTISING RATES CONTACT: Michele Slaughter at 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com Current Magazine is proudly published by CG&B Publishing, LLC of Bradenton. (cgb@cablishgentile.com)

Robert Bartz, IOM, President......................................................................... BobB@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 112 Jen Bartolone, Executive Assistant, Membership Dev. & Services............. JenB@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 Kim Dalglish, Vice President Membership Development & Services........ KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Executive Vice President...........................................JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative..........................TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Jahna Leinhauser, Asst. Vice President Community Development..........JahnaL@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 172 Lindsey Leech, Executive Assistant and Membership Dev. Rep............LindseyL@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 133 Carey Miller, Office Administrator................................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Janet Murphy, Membership Development Representative...................... JanetM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 Reba Parrish, Visitor Information Specialist.................................................RebaP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 100 Michele Passarelli, Information Specialist..............................................MicheleP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Lisa Reeder, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business ........... LisaR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 123 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance..........................................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 Karen Sivia, Information Specialist.............................................................KarenS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Michele Slaughter, Communications Director........................................ MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116 Neil Spirtas, IOM, Senior Vice President........................................................NeilS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Tina West, Better Business Council Manager.............................................. TinaW@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 114

BRADENTON AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STAFF

Sharon Hillstrom, President & CEO...................................................... SharonH@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 140 Mary Chilton, Project Manager................................................................. MaryC@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 145 Lauren Kratsch, Director of Project Management..............................LaurenK@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 134 Jeannie Shields, Office Administrator..................................................JeannieS@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 128 Cindy Unzicker, Investor Relations & Development Manager/Event Manager......CindyU@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 126

BUSINESS COUNSELING AT THE CHAMBER SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"

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ABOUT OUR AUGUST COVER

Ship-Shape Showcase Platinum Member Spotlight Don't Miss the Boat!

Manatee Memorial Hospital

Port Manatee Your International Gateway

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MYP Social Highlights

Sporting Clays Fun Shoot

Power Connection Luncheon

Hosted by Darwin Brewing Co.

Inaugural Shoot Is a Great Success! July Highlights

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Ship-Shape Showcase August 7th Don't Miss It!

Platinum Member Spotlight Manatee Memorial Hospital

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IN EVERY ISSUE 11

Is Your Business Prepared to Recover Quickly After a Disaster?

12 Member Testimonial Mike Wick, Gator Air Conditioning 16 Sporting Clays Fun Shoot Highlights and Recap

Save the Date: 18 2015 Chamber Board Business and Education of Directors Nominees Announced Partnership Awards Breakfast 22 Leadership Manatee 2014-15 Class Announced

NETWORKING AT A GLANCE Business After Hours August 12 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Pinot Picasso

10 Chamber Friends 14 MYP Highlights 20 New & Renewing Members 21

Chamber Fun Facts

Coffee Club Highlights

Ribbon Cutting Photos

28 Your Chamber at Work For You 29

Member News

30 Calendar of Events 31 Business After Hours Highlights

MYP Networking Social August 14 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

Port Manatee.

A Look Ahead to September: Spotlight on the Better Business Council

Coffee Club August 28 - 7:45 - 9:00 AM Big Brothers Big Sisters @Cadence Bank - SR 64

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Door Prizes • Complimentary Appetizers • Cash Bar • Networking Narrated Tours of the Port • Entertainment • Chamber Member Exhibit Booths COMPLIMENTARY FOOD PROVIDED BY: Anna Maria Oyster Bar • Cedar Reef Fish Camp • Fete Catering @ Polo Grill Orange Blossom Catering • Renaissance on 9th • Riverhouse Reef & Grill Corporate Sponsors: Entertainment Provided by:

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SPOTLIGHT

Manatee Memorial Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Program Celebrates Inaugural Graduation On June 14, 2014 the first graduating class of the Manatee Memorial Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Program walked across the stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, fully qualified to practice their branch of medicine. The class of 27 included four Family Medicine Residents, three Internal Medicine Residents and 19 Transitional Interns. Many of the interns and residents who have completed their training at Manatee Memorial Hospital came to the program from osteopathic medical schools throughout the United States and locally from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton. They trained under the supervision and guidance of experienced board-certified teaching physicians, honing their diagnostic abilities and increasing their medical knowledge during both hospital-based and ambulatory rotations at the Turning Points’ One Stop Center and at physicians’ offices. In 2011, Manatee Memorial Hospital established Manatee County’s first residency program in the primary care fields of internal medicine and family practice with eight residents. The oneyear Transitional Internship Program was added in 2012. The hospital adheres to the program requirements of the American Osteopathic Association and osteopathic principles and practices are incorporated into the curriculum. The graduates received direction from Catherine Cooper, D.O., Director of Medical Education, who also served as the Program Director of Transitional Internship; former

The 2014-2015 Graduate Medical Education Program Interns and Residents

Internal Medicine Program Director, John Peters D.O.; Residency Program Director for Internal Medicine Larry Wickless, D.O.; and Residency Program Director for Family Medicine Ronald Grubb, D.O. The physicians provided active leadership and direction for their respective residency programs. The program continues to strengthen as the hospital welcomes 25 new interns and residents to the campus. A total of 43 interns and residents will work with program directors and physicians at both hospital-based and ambulatory rotations as they complete their required rotation schedules on their path to graduation. For more information about Manatee Memorial’s Graduate Medical Education Program, please visit Manatee Memorial’s website at manateememorial.com and click on Careers, then Graduate Medical Education.

Manatee Memorial Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Program held their first graduation at the Manatee Performing Arts Center. The 27 graduates were trained under the supervision and guidance of program directors. Pictured with Manatee Memorial’s CEO, Kevin DiLallo and program directors: Larry Wickless, D.O., Residency Program Director for Internal Medicine, Ronald Grubb, D.O. Residency Program Director for Family Medicine, Catherine Cooper, D.O., Director of Medical Education, who also served as the Program Director of the Transitional Internship and former Internal Medicine Program Director, John Peters D.O.

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Port Manatee Your International Gateway Port Manatee is one of Florida’s largest and fastest growing deepwater seaports. Located at the entrance to Tampa Bay, Port Manatee is regarded as the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal – providing shippers with speedy access to Pacific Rim markets. The port and its partners move approximately 8 million tons of containerized, breakbulk, bulk and project cargo each year including fresh produce, forestry products, petroleum products, citrus juice products, fertilizer, steel, aluminum, automobiles, cement, aggregate and more.

Port Manatee has more than one million square feet of public warehouse and office space, featuring 207,000 square feet of refrigerated space, including 30,000 square feet of freezer space. The port offers nearly one-and-one-half miles of berthing for ships. Another 800 feet of deepwater berthing was completed in 2013 with the expansion of Berth 12 resulting in a new berth, Berth 14. These assets, combined with convenient connectivity to the CSX mainline and efficient, uncongested access to the Interstate highway, prove Port Manatee has the foundation to become one of America’s next premier seaports. Surrounded by nearly 5,000 acres of largely undeveloped land, Port Manatee offers significant benefits to current and potential customers. As a leading economic engine, Port Manatee adds more than $2.3 billion annually in regional economic impact and supports more than 24,000 jobs. Port Manatee will be offering complimentary bus tours for the public throughout the Ship-Shape Showcase event on August 7th. In addition, Port Manatee’s open tram tour season begins in mid-October and runs through May, 2014. To learn more, please visit www.portmanatee.com.

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Mark Your Calendar for the Business & Education Partnership Awards Breakfast Friday, September 5th â€˘ 7:30-9:00 A.M. Please join us at the 24th Annual Business Partners in Education Awards on Friday, September 5, from 7:309:00 AM at Freedom Village Retirement Community. The awards breakfast, sponsored by Freedom Village, recognizes the many businesses, government and community organizations that support our students and schools through Business/Education Partnerships. Come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast provided by Freedom Village and help us thank the many local organizations who have contributed time, energy, supplies, money, and invaluable training to Manatee County public schools. Thanks also to Tropicana, AM-PM Mailing Service and Palm Printing for their continued support. If you are interested in information about the Business and Education Partnership Program or would like more information about the Awards Breakfast, please call Jahna Leinhauser at 941-748-4842, ext. 172. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, August 29th.

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LUNCHEON Join us to hear from our distinguished speaker:

Eric Silagy, Florida Power & Light Company President & CEO & Florida Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 â€˘ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club â€˘ 7650 Legacy Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch You are cordially invited to an informative address from our distinguished guest speaker luncheon. Florida Power & Light Company is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in Florida and serves the third-largest number of customers of any electric utility in the United States. Join us to hear an overview of energy in Florida and bring your questions! Mr. Silagy is President and CEO of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the nation. Elected as the 2013-2014 Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, he also serves as a board member of Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Florida Council of 100, and the Benjamin School.

Cost $25 Manatee & Sarasota Chamber Members Only $30 Potential Members Reservations required to Lisa at LisaR@ManateeChamber.com or www.ManateeChamber.com/events

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Is Your Business Prepared? Manatee County Government’s newly launched online Business Recovery Directory is a tool designed to assist the business community recover quickly after a disaster. The online directory is password protected and only is available to Emergency Managers in the event of a disaster. The information will be used as a resource for goods and services required for expeditous recovery of the business community and the community at large. Register your business today at www.mymanatee.org/home/businesses/economicdevelopment/business-recovery-directory.html.

BBC Members…Here’s Your Chance to be in the Current! Calling all BBC members! The Chamber’s Better Business Council will be featured in the September issue of Current and WE NEED YOU for the cover photo! We would like to invite the entire BBC membership to join us for a photo shoot on Wednesday, August 13th at 8:00 A.M. sharp. We will be gathering at the Amphitheater along the Bradenton Riverwalk (park in lot just east of the Manatee Performing Arts Center) and hope to have a great turnout by our BBC members. Please mark your calendar – and let us know if you plan to attend! RSVP to Tina West at 941-748-1325 or TinaW@ManateeChamber.com.

We Need YOU as a Chamber Champion 2014 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of what is now the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Help us celebrate all year long as we recognize many of our accomplishments and milestones over the past 125 years. You can support the Chamber by committing a $125 sponsorship to commemorate this special milestone, and we will honor our Chamber Champions throughout the year as we give special attention to our 125th anniversary. Are you among this exceptional group of Chamber Champions? To be a Chamber Champion, contact Kim Dalglish at KimD@ManateeeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext. 121.

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Member Testimonial "The Manatee Chamber provides you with a menu for success, and I view it like a 'University for Small Business' for many reasons. The Chamber provides you with an annual legislative business agenda that advocates to state and federal governmental bodies on their business-friendly priorities, offers you the “CEO Roundtable” discussion to sharpen your business skills in the day-to-day operations, and has a robust online Press Release Tool to help grow and share your success. There is also the Better Business Council, which assists in strengthening the public’s confidence in you and promotes higher business ethics for your business. Finally, there are networking events morning, noon and evenings to mingle with like-minded folks in a relaxed social setting so you can work the crowd one-on-one. That’s YOUR Chamber at work for YOU and YOUR business 365 days a year! Wow... what a return on your investment!"

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • 9:00 to 12:00 noon Manatee Chamber, 222 10th Street West, Bradenton

$25 for Manatee Chamber Members & Paid MYP Members $20 for non-profit Chamber Members • $30 for Non-Members Reservations required to Lisa at LisaR@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-3411 Is employee satisfaction really enough? Do your employees go the extra mile? Will a call lure them away (to another job with an 5-10% salary / wage increase)? Are your employees spirited and committed? Employees that are engaged result in … • Involuntary work without the boss asking • Higher net profits and sales • Increased customer service • Continuity / stability in the work force

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Bagels & Benefits Member Reception Have you attended a member reception lately? This reception is a great opportunity to learn more about the Manatee Chamber, meet the staff, hear about the many member benefits available to you and let us help you take full advantage of your membership. All members are welcome!

Thursday, August 21, 3:30 PM

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MYPower Luncheon

Blu Mangrove Grill Thursday, August 14 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

8110 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Join other local young professionals for casual business networking, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. This event is free for paid MYP members and $5 for guests. Don't forget to bring a friend!

Next Month's Social Date:

September 11 – Powel Crosley Estate Joint Social with Young Builders and Young Lawyers Associations

Wednesday, August 20 • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM MYP Bowling Social AMF Bradenton Lanes – Reservations Required 4208 Cortez Rd., W., Bradenton

Join us for our 2nd Annual MYP Bowling Social. Come on your own or bring a lane-full of friends. The event includes two hours of bowling, shoe and lane rental, appetizers, soda, and a cash bar. Cost: $10 for paid MYP members and their guests, $15 for all others. Your RSVP is required. Call Lindsey at 941-748-4842, ext. 133. All reservations not cancelled by August 15 will be invoiced as guarantees have been made on your behalf.

Wednesday, August 27 • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Luncheon IMG Golf Club

4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, FL 34210 Limited to the first 45 RSVPs. MYPower Luncheons give you the opportunity to promote your business products and services and help MYP members find new customers for you! Cost: $12 for paid MYP members, $17 for all guests RSVP is required: Call Lindsey at 941-748-4842, ext. 133

Next Month's MYPower Lunch Date: September 24 – Chili’s Grill and Bar

Collecting Items in August for Turning Points:

Shampoo, soap, deodorant, insect repellent, foot spray, body wash, body powder, liquid hand soap, and laundry detergent. Bring to social, lunch, or drop off to either Chamber office! To volunteer or RSVP for events or socials, please call Lindsey at 941-748-4842, ext. 133 or email LindseyL@ManateeChamber.com

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MYP NEW MEMBER RECEPTION Wednesday, September 17

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SPORTING CLAYS FUN SHOOT Although the storm clouds were brewing, it didn’t keep the dedicated shooters from attending the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. Over 120 new and experienced shooters participated in the event held Friday, June 13th at Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch. After one rain delay and a few close calls with lightning, the participants successfully completed a 50-clay shoot with six individuals hitting all 50 clays! The event wrapped up with a Cowboy Cookout complete with cowboy beans and swamp cabbage sponsored by SMR Ranch,

Congratulations to the following teams who placed in today’s event: FIRST PLACE TEAM Gator Plumbing

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SECOND PLACE TEAM Turner Tree and Landscape THIRD PLACE TEAM Sportsman’s National Land Trust

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HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SHOOTER George Mazzarantani, P.A. WHITE CLAYS CONTEST WINNER Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate

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The inaugural Sporting Clays Fun Shoot would not have been possible without the help of the following sponsors:

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SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual Fun Shoot -April 24, 2015 In addition to the shoot, several participants won fabulous raffle prizes:

Ed Augrisaui won a Franchi Affinity Sporting 12 gauge shotgun valued at over $1,150, donated by J.L. Miller of Custom Engraving

Chuck Elzer won a Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 caliber rifle valued at $300, donated by the Law Offices of David W. Wilcox

Jim Dye won a $100 gift card to Shooters World, donated by Riceâ€™s Appliance & TV and Riceâ€™s Outdoor Power

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Rae Dowling won a Twofer Sports Package loaded with tickets to several sporting events along with team accessories

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MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 30TH ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT

2015 Chamber Board of Directors Nominees Announced

The nominating committee of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce has announced its selections for the 2015 Board of Directors to fill the terms of Directors whose terms have expired.

Directors selected for three-year terms are: • Jackie Barron • Darcie Duncan • Phill Baker • Lisa Arrigo-Hoban • Kevin Baylor • Steve Litschauer

Directors selected for one-year terms are:

October 24, 2014 BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB

4646 9th Avenue West, Bradenton Rain Date: October 27, 2014

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Registration/ Pool-side Lunch 12:30 PM - Shotgun Start Awards Banquet & Cash Bar Following Play Four Person Scramble Amateur Players Only At Least One Player per Team Must be a Chamber Member

ENTRY FEE $ 775 Foursome INFO & RESERVATIONS:

Call Kim Dalglish, 941-748-4842, ext. 121 KimD@ManateeChamber.com or Jen Bartolone, 941-748-4842, ext. 122 JenB@ManateeChamber.com Register online at

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• William Colgate • Rose Carlson • Bill Smock • Sean Murphy • John Nash • Christy Cardillo • John Neal • Bob Turner • Michael Milliron • John Laurie • Kerry Ward

According to the Chamber’s by-laws, Article IV, Section 4, additional names of candidates for Director can be nominated by petition bearing genuine signatures of at least 30 Chamber members. Petitions shall be filed with the nominating committee within 10 days after notice has been given of the names nominated. The determination of the nominating committee as to the legality of the petition shall prevail.

If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the Board at their regular August Board meeting. If a legal petition presents additional candidates shall be arranged in alphabetical order.

Instruction will be made to vote for the actual number of candidates for which seats are available. Notation will be made on the ballot to identify candidates nominated by the committee. The usual election process shall prevail.

2014 Returning Directors: • Ben Bakker • Jennifer Bencie • Kevin DiLallo • Rae Dowling • Jonathan Fleece • Ron Getman • Michael Maddaloni • Jeff Orenstein • Todd Pokrywa • Bill Poulton • J.B. Taylor • Ernie Withers • Sharon Hillstrom

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GENERAL ELECTION

Deadline to Register to Vote – October 6, 2014 Early Voting – October 25 to November 1, 2014 Election Day – November 4, 2014 Supervisor of Elections: Michael Bennett

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The Better Business Council (BBC) is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening public confidence in Manatee County area businesses through the promotion of high standards of business ethics.

Consumers do business with those they can trust. Membership with the BBC gives your business credibility in the consumer eye and identifies your business as one which adheres to higher ethical business standards and practices. In Print The “Guide to Better Business” Directory Online • Events • Social Media

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The BBC receives hundreds of requests for business referrals with priority given to BBC members.

Endorsing and agreeing to uphold the BBC’s Code of Ethics sets your business apart from others.

Tina West, BBC Manager

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Good Citizen Dog Training

www.goodcitizendog-suncoast.com (941) 251-4093 Dog Training and Pet Boarding

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Hair Cuttery - Manatee

AmeriLife

6773 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 792-8909 Hair Salons and Barber Shoppes

5540 State Rd. 64 E., Ste. 200 Bradenton, FL 34208 www.amerilife.com (941) 753-5688 Insurance

Hurricane Computers, LLC

AP Professionals of Florida

www.APProfessionals.com (941) 371-5676 Employment and Temporary Help Agencies

Ashley Lockhart, Independent Consultant, Thirty-One Gifts www.mythirtyone.com/450584 (941) 725-1930 Accessories and Organizational Tools

At Your Service Cleaning Group

3203 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 www.hurricanecomputers.com (941) 840-0093 Computer Sales and Service

Jersey Mike's Lakewood Ranch 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd., Unit 106 Bradenton, FL 34202 www.jerseymikes.com (941) 251-6986 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns

729 N. Lime Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 www.atyourservicecleaninggroup.com (941) 360-6796 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential

Keen Campaigning, Inc.

Brian Wiggins & Associates

2531 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 www.lakewoodranch.kokofitclub.com (941) 748-7733 Fitness Training and Exercise

www.keencampaigning.com (941) 729-5825 Political Consulting

Koko Fit Club

www.brianwiggins.com (941) 556-0999 Promotional Products and Advertising Specialties

Carraway Consulting

Lakewood Ranch Endodontics

www.carrawayconsulting.com (941) 812-3404 Consulting Services

8780 State Rd. 70 E., #101 Bradenton, FL 34202 www.lakewoodranchendodontics.com (941) 896-4915 Dentists

Cypress Winds Apartment Homes 6904 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.CypressWindsApts.com (941) 792-6700 Apartments and Condominiums

PO Box 21415 Sarasota, FL 34276 www.selahfreedom.com (941) 677-8840 Non-Profit Organizations

Studio 26 Productions

7900 40th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.studio26productions.com (941) 751-2600 Video Production and Related Services

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center

4480 51st St. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 www.suncoastbhc.com (941) 251-5000 Counseling - Psychological and Psychotherapy

Suncoast Digital Press, Inc. www.suncoastdigitalpress.com (941) 961-3261 Publishing

TCB Products, Inc. 1507 17th St. E. Palmetto, FL 34221 (941) 723-9820 Manufacturers

Tri-Care Property Maintenance, LLC (941) 592-2101 Property Maintenance and Repair

Off 5th Ave. Salon

3931 Riverview Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.off5thavesalon.com (941) 356-2490 Hair Salons and Barber Shoppes

Edward Jones - Abby Schweigart

Poppo's Taqueria

4296 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 (941) 379-9479 Financial Planning and Services

6777 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.PopposTacos.com (941) 251-6982 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns

E Mobile Party

www.EMobileParty.com (941) 720-4852 Entertainment

RehabFirst Inc. dba FYZICAL 2990 US Hwy. 301 N. Ellenton, FL 34222 www.fyzical.com/ellenton (941) 721-1854 Health and Wellness

Farm Bureau Insurance, Douglas A. Dierdorf, Inc. 5620 Tara Blvd., Ste. 101 Bradenton, FL 34203 (941) 713-0337 Insurance

RehabFirst Inc., dba FYZICAL

Florida Business Interiors - Tampa Bay 1600 E. 8th Ave., Ste. C-201 Tampa, FL 33605 www.fbitampa.com (813) 549-7310 Furniture and Furnishings

5211 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.fyzical.com/bradenton (941) 749-1734 Health and Wellness

Sarasota University

www.sarasotauniversity.org (866) 582-8448 Colleges and Universities

5306 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 3 Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 794-1333 Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians www.ManateeChamber.com

Selah Freedom

(941) 795-8922 Individual Member

1905 Bayshore Gardens Pkwy. Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 758-4747 Dentists

2912 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34239 www.sdetech.com (941) 363-1685 Information Technology

Neil Clark

Dr. Lance Seberg, DDS, PA

Florida Eye Care Clinic

SDE-Tech

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Welcome Our New and Renewing Members RENEWING MEMBERS 1979 - 35 Years

Gary W. Sweetman Photography and Digital Imaging, Inc.

1984 - 30 Years

Kaiser Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (#CAC024391)

1988 - 26 Years Jiffy Lube

1989 - 25 Years

Wagner Realty Heagerty Real Estate Services

2009 - 5 Years

Bridge Financial Solutions - John R. Russo Diplomat Airport Transportation/West Coast Executive Sedans AmeriGas Propane, LP Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken and Ribs

2010 - 4 Years

Ancient Ways, Inc. Kilwins of Ellenton Suncoast Community Capital Corporation Chapman Insurance Sarasota Coach Lines, Inc.

Travel Design Center, Inc.

1998 - 16 Years Ryder Bikes

2011 - 3 Years

2012 - 2 Years

1999 - 15 Years

2003 - 11 Years

Home Service Interiors TDS Construction, Inc.

C4U Technologies, Inc. Hickory Hollow Metro Cabinet Company Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls & Just for Girls Academy, Inc. Hughes Heating & Cooling

2007 - 7 Years

2013 - 1 Year

Re/Max Alliance Group - Norman & Patricia Copp

Pickhardt Professional Services

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Healthy Water Systems, LLC Visible Men Academy Long Bar Pointe, LLLP

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Who led the Chamber to establish a mandated garbage collection for Manatee County over 50 years ago?

Dr. Sugg. He chaired the Chamber's beautification efforts. Also, Dr. Sugg was a very prominent Manatee Memorial Hospital leader.

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Noble Webworks, Inc. LegalShield

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ASAP Process Services, LLC Kinetic Pro Tech Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC - Kristin Carter, CFP速, First Vice President - Investments Kauffman Tire

1996 - 18 Years

2008 - 6 Years

An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

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Leadership Manatee Class of 2014-2015 Announced The Board of Governors of Leadership Manatee is pleased to announce the selection of the 2014-2015 Leadership Manatee class. Leadership Manatee, a program of the Manatee Chamber Foundation in partnership with Bradenton Kiwanis, is designed to expose business and community leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing Manatee County while honing their leadership skills to make a difference in our community. Thank you to our program sponsors: Blake Medical Center, C1 Bank, Sun Hydraulics and Tropicana Products. Arif Abdulla, Fawley Bryant Architects Andrea Adibe, Office of the County Attorney Bernadette Azai, Tropicana Products Lori Basilone, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, Inc. Andy Borja, Sun Hydraulics Bryan Boudreaux, Regions Bank Matt Bower, Luhrsen Law Group Elena Cassella, Foundation for Dreams Randy Cooper, West Manatee Fire and Rescue District Grant Curtan, CORE Construction Jon Faletto, Mosaic Company Cliff Ford, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida Jennifer Guendjoian, US Trust Darren Haimer, Bradenton Herald Don Hermey, Manatee County Emergency Management Sandra Holmes, United Way of Manatee County Ken Hughes, CNK Realty, LLC Travis Hullinger, Florida Blue Felecia Jett, 13th Avenue Dream Center Megan Jourdan, Florida Department of Health-Manatee County Darrell King, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Rochelle Lewis, Insignia Bank David Matthews, Blake Medical Center

Dee Dee Maxwell, Fifth Third Bank Lisa Mead, Northern Trust Company Debbie Moore, C1 Bank Ryan Nichols, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Jesus NiĂąo, City of Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency Matthew Plummer, Blalock Walters, P.A. Melodie Rich, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Cindy Sloan, Meals on Wheels Plus/Food Bank of Manatee Gail Somodi, Manatee County Government Extension Services Christina Speir, Tidewell Hospice Gloria Tracy, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Steve Valley, School District of Manatee County Gabriele Vest, Grapevine Communications Lee Washington, Manatee County Government Bethany Willats, Women's Resource Center of Manatee Lorraine Williams, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Debbie Wing, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce

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The mission of the University is to make a difference in peopleâ€™s lives through strengths-based education. A core belief of the university is that every person has inherent value and unique strengths. Instead of focusing on fixing weaknesses and areas needing improvement, the academic curriculum is designed to help students to maximize their strengths.

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Manatee Glens is Your Community Behavioral Health Hospital serving one out of every 30 families in our community. We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient treatment to meet the needs of children, young adults and men and women of all ages. As the leading specialists in behavioral health, we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for those who seek urgent help with psychiatric and/or addiction disorders. The 10th largest employer in Manatee, we treat 16,000 patients each year, 4,000 are children. Manatee Glens believes that no one need be alone when trying to find answers for mental health or alcohol and drug concerns. Manatee Glens Hospital & Addiction Center 2020 26th Avenue East • Bradenton • 941-782-4617 Manatee Glens Walk-In Center 371 6th Avenue West • Bradenton • 941-782-4150

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Ribbon The Manatee Chamber is honored to celebrate with our members for the opening

Achieva Credit Union Grand Opening 4254 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203

Boomerswork, Inc. Grand Opening 47 S. Palm Ave., Ste. 206 Sarasota, FL 34236

Boulder Designs Grand Opening 6509 49th Ct. E. Ellenton, FL 34222

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Derekâ€™s Rustic Coastal Cuisine Grand Opening 5516 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209

Elephant Pro, Inc. Grand Opening

Florida Mediation & Conference Center Grand Opening 887 62nd St. Cir. E. Bradenton, FL 34208

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Goodwill Industries - Manasota Inc. New Location 2705 51st Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203

InFocus Family Eyecare Grand Opening 8120 Lakewood Main St., Ste. 101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Jersey Mike's Lakewood Ranch Grand Opening 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd., Unit 106 Bradenton, FL 34202

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MD Weightloss Low-T Grand Opening 4228 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203

Walmart Supercenter West #1004 Grand Re-opening 5315 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210

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Member News Grapevine Communications was recognized as one of the “Top 25 Ad Agencies in Southwest Florida” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, and “Best Marketing/PR Agency” by readers of SRQ magazine.

Manatee Healthcare System’s CEO, Kevin DiLallo is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Dollison to the position of Chief Operating Officer at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

HOPE Family Services is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of Twila Averill as President of the Board of Directors. Ms. Averill is the Vice-President/Branch Manager of First Bank, located at 415 53rd Ave West for 10 years.

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Consultant, Betsy Lieberman, is featured in the current National Catalog of Project Home, which was highlighted at the National Convention in Ohio in July. She has been a Consistent Award winner with the company for 11 1/2 years.

Manatee County School District names Craig Little as principal for Lakewood Ranch High School.

Manatee County recently hired Rodney Barnes to lead a Human Resources team that serves more than 1,600 County employees.

Conley Buick GMC Subaru is pleased to announce that Stacy Morgan and Chris Conley have joined its Fleet and Commercial sales and service operations.

Nature’s Academy founder

Dana Pounds was recently recognized for her commitment to scientific literacy and environmental knowledge Dana Laganella Gerling has been selected as AV Preeminent® Lawyer by Martindale- through personal inquiry by the Florida Hubbell which is the highest rating in legal Wildlife Federation at their 77th Annual Conservation Awards. ability and ethical standards for 2014, placing her as one of the top rated Lawyers Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased in Trusts and Estates Law. to announce Attorney Marisa Powers has Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. been appointed to and will serve a three Paul, P.L. is happy to announce year term on The Florida Bar’s Twelfth Patricia Petruff, a senior partner, was Circuit Grievance Committee “B.” recently presented the 2014 William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Boyd Insurance & Investment Services welcomes Community Service. Ms. Petruff has been Kristy Terenzio who was formerly a an attorney in Manatee County for over manager with Global Financial Private thirty-five years. Capital. Kristy has joined as an account NDC Construction Company executive. announces Brando Fetzek has been promoted from Project Engineer to Project Manatee Glens has added three distinguished individuals to its board of Manager and is currently working on the Riversong Apartment Homes that are being directors: Jennifer Bencie, M.D., MSA; Timothy Knowles and Colleen Thayer, built next to the Manatee Performing Arts APR, CPRC. The Board is responsible Center in Bradenton. Chris Gray has also for setting and reviewing the mission been promoted from Project Engineer to of Manatee Glens as well as guiding Project Manager and will begin his first its annual budget, capital plans and project as manager when NDC breaks investment strategy. ground on Manatee County's Southeast Water Reclamation Facility (SEWRF) in the fall of this year.

Affordable Attorney Gerling Law Group is pleased to announce

Seiko Company Store is proud to announce Sandi Haynes has been named Store Manager of the Year, her second time receiving this honor. Ceres Blundo, Regional Manager, states Sandi has been an instrumental employee for Seiko and has made many notable and recognizable changes to her store and is a great asset to the Seiko Company Store team and to the Seiko Nation.

PACE Center for Girls is proud to announce partnerships with local businesses and organizations who have embraced the mission of PACE and will offer volunteer support for hands-on activities with the students; vocational speakers; field photography, photography classes and marketing support; and support for special events. These businesses and organizations are: Brand Eleven Eleven marketing firm; Hampton Inn – Downtown Bradenton; Manatee Young Professionals through the Manatee Chamber of Commerce; and United Way of Manatee County Business Teams.

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Transportation Committee Meeting MYP Leadership Committee Meeting MYP Breakfast with the Chairman BBC Advisory Committee Meeting Power Connection Lunch Ship-Shape Showcase VIP Breakfast with Barry Banther Business After Hours BBC Member Photoshoot MYP Networking Social Natural Resources Committee Meeting Chamber Friends Committee Meeting Legislative Committee Meeting Chamber Technology Meeting MYP Lunch with Leaders Green Business Initiative Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Power Connection Luncheon MYP Bowling Night Small Business Council Meeting Bagels and Benefits Member Reception Leadership Manatee Alumni Social Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting Leadership Manatee SIMSOC Leadership Manatee SIMSOC Legislative Committee Meeting Board of Director's Meeting MYPower Networking Luncheon Infill Task Force Meeting Coffee Club sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Education & Workforce Partnership Committee Mtg.

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Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Blu Mangrove Grill Port Manatee Lakewood Ranch McClure Center Pinot Picasso & Creative Electric Riverwalk Ampitheatre MacAllisters Grill & Tavern Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room

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Chamber Offices Closed for Labor Day BBC Advisory Committee Meeting Leadership Manatee Communications & Culture Day Power Connection Luncheon Chamber Healthcare Committee Meeting MYP Leadership Committee Meeting

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