Manatee

Chamber Earns Fifth Florida Chamber of the Year Honor

Adding to a More than 130 Year Legacy of Delivering on Our Mission to Support Local Businesses and Our Community

“What an amazing honor! The Manatee Chamber is truly an exceptional organization,” says Rick Bisio, Owner of The Educated Franchisee and the Chamber’s 2022 Chairman of the Board. “This award is a recognition of the important work the Chamber does on a daily basis. It reflects catalytic membership support, individual engagement, the highest level of professional contributions by our staff, and a community that coalesces to keep our region moving forward.”

Judged according to size, the Manatee Chamber won the Florida Chamber of the Year Award in the category of chamber of commerce with a budget of $1 million and over. Criteria included: accomplishments, financial stability, membership, government relations, strategic planning, technology, communications, special events, and innovation.

The Manatee Chamber also received the 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2015 Florida Chamber of the Year Award and is a past recipient of the National Chamber of the Year Award.