The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognizes member businesses and individuals with locally owned and operated business in six categories.
Chamber Expo is a three-hour, power-packed event where you can boost your brand awareness and meet your next customers. Hosted by the Sarasota and Manatee Chambers of Commerce
Join us at Hob Nob for tropical backyard luau - a member showcase featuring unique cultural experiences from Chamber member businesses. Looking to join in on the fun? Showcase your business or attend and expand your network to over 400 Sarasotans, elected and business officials.
Hungry for new business? Leverage your lunch with the power of business referrals at Power Hour Lunch. At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Jump start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Wake Up, Sarasota! event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client.
Hungry for new business? Leverage your lunch with the power of business referrals at Power Hour Lunch. At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Jump-start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Good Morning Sarasota event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.
With over 150 exhibitors and over 1000 attendees, Chamber Expo is a three-hour, power-packed event where you can boost your brand awareness and meet your next customers. Hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber and Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Expo is the area's largest "Business After Hours" trade show presented by Sam's Club.
In this interactive presentation based on science, we will decode the mind and heart of the Millennial. You will discover how you, and others, think, feel and act, and why you make the choices and decisions you do. You will learn how to immediately identify and address the challenges that disrupt productive communication and negatively impact productivity and profitability.
Leverage your lunch with the power of business referrals at Power Hour Lunch. At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Make connections with Chamber business professionals at the new Chamber Connect event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar and door prizes in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client. Chamber Connect is held on the third Thursday bi-monthly, making it an event that you won't want to miss!
So you’ve joined The Chamber. Now what? Join us at Chamber 411, our new member introduction and reception. Learn the tools for building your business success and maximizing your membership. Meet Chamber staff, hear about our exciting committees and initiatives that benefit area businesses, learn how to navigate the Members Only section of the website and more.
This November 25, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition that celebrates small businesses like ours. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without our member like you joining us.
Join local success expert Michael J. Kline, Certified Jack Canfield Trainer & Protégé to discover the Success Principles used to help CEO's, fortune 500 companies, celebrities, athletes, and everyday people around the world propel themselves to incredible levels of personal success.
At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Join us out on Main Street at Zemil Jewelers to jump-start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Good Morning Sarasota event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.
Here is your opportunity to find out about our local facilities, the future of health care as well as each hospital’s specialties.
At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Come compete against other Leadership Alumni to find out which SIMSOC color is truly the best!
The State of the Community Lunch Series is held quarterly on the last Friday of the month--bringing you presenters from around the Greater Sarasota area to share insider information over lunch.
An email marketing list has tremendous potential value, the value that won’t likely be tapped by doing the same old thing, or not taking action on it.
Hosted every second Wednesday of the month, you are given the opportunity to join us at various Chamber Member restaurants where each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client.
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it's 98th Annual Chamber Breakfast on Friday, February 16th at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Join David Cooper, CEO of Iviry Professional IT Management as he presents to us the importance of Cyber Security in this here, rapidly growing, digital age we live in.
Join us for our NEW, Sarasota Spring Showcase! Whether you choose to exhibit or attend, you can expect to begin springtime with new business contacts and enjoy music, food and a cash bar.
Meet the lead judges in a “real live” courtroom and learn how our court systems work from an informative, interesting and entertaining host.
Hosted every second Wednesday of the month, you are given the opportunity to join us at various Chamber Member restaurants where each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Make connections with Chamber business professionals at the new Chamber Connect event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.
So you’ve joined The Chamber. Now what? Join us at Chamber 411, our new member introduction and reception. Learn the tools for building your business success and maximizing your membership.
Members will be offered entertainment through live music from local reggae band, Jah Movement, along with networking-based activities and games while being immersed in all-you-can-eat food, specialty drinks and the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet some new!
Come hear licensed Brown and Brown Employee Benefit Consultants, Jackie Rittenhouse and Edward James shed light on the advantages of having a strong benefits package for your valued employees.
Held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota we welcome you to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client.
Learn all about business in greater Sarasota today from Chamber President, Kevin Cooper.
Hosted every second Wednesday of the month, you are given the opportunity to join us at various Chamber Member restaurants where each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Join us as we welcome A.G. Lafley, Former Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble, to discuss the importance of branding.