Small Business Awards 2016
Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FLThe Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognizes member businesses and individuals with locally owned and operated business in six categories.
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Student Entrepreneurs and Summer Programming
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLStarting in June, Station 2 Innovation will offer special memberships and educational programming just for students!
“The Naked Economy” and Other Things You Should Know to Start and Grow a Business in Today’s Marketplace
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLLearn about “The Naked Economy” & other things you should know to start & grow a business in today’s marketplace. We’ll discuss leveraging personal networks, bootstrapping, pricing, delegation, funding for growth and much more.
MYP Networking Social
McKechnie Field 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FLYoung Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking at the Kona Bar at McKechnie Field.
$8
Network & Learn at Station 2 Innovation
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLNetwork, learn and mingle with fellow professionals from Manatee & Sarasota counties and the surrounding area all along the Innovation Coast. You’ll learn fresh perspectives, about new innovations in technology, business, education, and more.
Movie Night at Station 2 Innovation – Princess Bride & TEDx Favorites
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLJoin the Station 2 Crew for Movie Night, a fun evening of cool TEDx videos and The Princess Bride. We’ll have popcorn and snacks, feel free to bring something to share.
YPG Volunteer Committee Meeting
Greater Sarasota Chamber 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLIt is time to get involved in the Volunteer Committee of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group.
BarCamp After Hours at Pub32
Pub 32 Irish Gastropub 8383 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLJoin us for a great evening with no agenda, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations.
Summer Social featuring Cassolette with Darren Ankersmit
Perq Coffee Bar 1821 Hillview St, Sarasota, FLJoin us for our Summer Social here at Perq! We will have food on-site provided by Mother Truckin Good, local beer specials, $5 at the door & kids are free!
$5
Souper Tuesday Lunch-n-Learn with Peter Nealis on Funding Basics
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLWelcome to Souper Tuesday! This week we’re featuring Peter Nealis where he discusses Funding Basics. We feature informative and exciting events handpicked from the area’s best and brightest, all of which will propel your skills and businesses forward.
OneBlood Blood Drive at Station 2 Innovation Bradenton
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLOneBlood will be on location at Station 2 Innovation from 12:30p-3p holding a blood drive.
MYPower Networking Lunch
The Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FLSean Murphy and the Beach Bistro staff invite young professionals to their beautiful beachfront establishment as they host our monthly networking lunch. Seating is limited and this event is sure to sell out. Registration will close Friday, June 24.
Cost to attend is $15 for paid MYP members and $20 for all others.
$20.00
Sarasota Summer Showcase
Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota 4754 Clark Road, Sarasota, FLWhether you choose to exhibit or attend, you can expect to start your summer with new business contacts and enjoy music, food and a cash bar
First Friday Gulf Gate: July 1st
Wild Ginger Apothecary 6557 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FLSave the date! The next First Friday Gulf Gate event is on July 1st. Celebrate the start of the holiday weekend with us! Support local business and join us the "First Friday" of every month in Gulf Gate! Shop small + discover new spots in one of Sarasota's most eclectic shopping villages.
RED WHITE & BREW- Full Pint Tour
Brew Thru SRQ Sarasota, FLCome and celebrate 4th of July weekend with us on our Red White & Brew full pint tour!
YPG After Hours at Davidson Labs
HuB 1690 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLCome join us on Thursday, July 7th at Davidson Labs for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!
$10
BarCamp After Hours at Motorworks Bradenton
Motorworks Brewing 1014 - 9th St West, Bradenton, FLJoin us for a great evening with no agenda, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations. After Hours, we’re CoolCamp.
Creative Partner Overview Meeting
Libby's Cafe + Bar 1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FLJoin us to learn more about how you can get involved as a creative partner with the Sarasota Underground and help us shape the future of Sarasota.
Free
Network & Learn – The Emerging Independent Professional: What you need to know to excel in today’s growing independent market
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLThe Emerging Independent Professional: In this lunchtime network and learn session, we focus on some crucial aspects of the sales process.
Tween Expo: Hosted by Juniors from Troop 505
Recommended for girls ages 8-12. There is no cost for this event. To RSVP, either click going on this event.
SYR July Social with Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight
Sarasota Young Republicans PO Box 1281, 1661 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FLCome join us at Gecko's Pub and Grill on 351 N Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL for this month's social with guest speaker Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight!
YPG Volunteer Event: Eco Friendly Festival
The Hyatt Regency Sarasota 1000 Boulevard of The Arts, Sarasota, FLYPG volunteers have an opportunity to give back at the Eco Friendly Florida Fest through this week during multiple times and days!
$20
MYP July Networking Social
Gecko's Grill & Pub - SR 64 4310 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FLThe July MYP Networking Social will be hosted by Gecko's Grill & Bar in the Braden River Plaza. There is no cost to attend for paid MYP members or for those who join on-the-spot. Cost is $5 for all others.
$5.00
Brew Thru SRQ- Half Pint Tour
Brew Thru SRQ is a new, local tour that supports beer gardens, breweries, and craft beer spots in the Sarasota-Manatee area. We are excited about introducing YOU to some of the best hot-spots and hidden gems in our hometown. Join us on our next tour as we drink our way--safely--across the city, learn about the brewing process, and make some new fellow beer loving friends!
$35
SYR Gotta Get Your Gun Shooting Event
Gecko's Grill & Pub - Fruitville 351 North Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FLPlease join the Sarasota Young Republicans and the NRA for our very first "Gotta Get Your Gun" fundraiser and shooting event.
Guests of ALL AGES will meet at the Gecko's on Fruitville and Cattleman for your concealed weapons permit training and certifcate. Lunch will be provided during your training. We will "cap" the afternoon off with a few hours of shooting at High Noon gun range on Bee Ridge.
***Per request of the NRA and their sponsorship, there will be 1 hour of campaign calls during lunch before heading to the range.***
Hot Topic Lunch – Meet the Candidates
Pier 22 Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom 1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FLManatee Tiger Bay is hosting all qualified candidates in contested County Commission and School Board races with an August primary.
Following introductions, candidates will be put on the spot with a rapid fire question and answer session.
MYP Community Service Project – Snooty’s Birthday Bash
Volunteers are needed to help out at Snooty's 68th Birthday Bash & Wildlife Festival. Family and friends 15 years and older are invited to volunteer too!
Souper Tuesday Lunch-n-Learn w/ Ron Klein, The Grandfather of Possibilities
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLWelcome to Souper Tuesday! Meet Ron Klein, business consultant, entrepreneur, and inventor. He now helps inventors and entrepreneurs with their intellectual property and creations with the goal of taking them to market. Come along and ask questions and share what you know in our casual, welcoming atmosphere.
MYPower Networking Lunch – Sonny’s BBQ
This young professional event offers attendees the chance to promote your company and make business connections with other young professionals.
Join us for lunch at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center, catered by Sonny's BBQ on Wednesday, July 27 from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM.
BarCamp After Hours at Pub 32 Sarasota
Pub 32 Irish Gastropub 8383 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLJoin us for a great evening with no agenda, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations.
YPG After Hours at Fleming’s
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse-Sarasota 2001 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FLCome join us on Thursday, August 4th at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse-Sarasota for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!
$10
Brew Thru SRQ- Half Pint Tour
Mr. Beery's 2645 Mall Dr., Sarasota, FLWe are excited about introducing YOU to some of the best hot-spots and hidden gems in our hometown.
$35
First Friday Gulf Gate: August 5th
First Friday Gulf Gate Sarasota, FLSupport local business and join us the "First Friday" of every month in Gulf Gate! Shop small + discover one of Sarasota's most eclectic shopping villages.
MYP Community Service – Bradenton Kiwanis “Christmas in August”
McKechnie Field 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FLBradenton Kiwanis "Christmas in August" provides school supplies to over 500 homeless children in our area.
Paradox Pop-Up Shop [One Night Only]
SOLID 530 south Orange ave, Sarasota, FLParadox Supply Company is a skate lifestyle brand created by the youth for the youth - celebrating its roots in the energy and fun of the skate scene.
Ballroom Blitz: w/ Makari & ALTRU
Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FLIndependent Jones is excited to present a full force rock show, with Makari and ALTRU to an ALL-AGES Bradenton audience.
Network & Learn with Kano Keller – The Lifetime Value of a Client
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLLunch-n-Learn with Kano Keller as he reveals how to determine "The Lifetime Value of a Client."
MYP Lunch with Leaders – Debate of Candidates for the School Board of Manatee County
Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FLDebate of Candidates for the School Board of Manatee County; Moderated by Dennis Maley of The Bradenton Times.
$20
MOXIE Productions Presents: Mouth Council, The Jackettes, & Tuff Son
Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month..
MYP August 2016 Social – Pier 22
Pier 22 Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom 1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FLEnjoy casual business connections and a cash bar from 5:00-7:00 pm.
This event is FREE for paid members of MYP or $5 for all others. Join on-the-spot and the event fee will be waived!
$5.00