Events

Simsoc It To You – Putt Putt

JOIN THE FUN!
Come compete against other Leadership Alumni to find out which SIMSOC color is truly the best! Winning Team will be announced at Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Luncheon!

Registration is $35 for one challenge OR attend all three for $90 (and save $15!) Includes a social with light bites and one beverage ticket.

Gather your SIMSOC team and register as a group! If you don’t remember your SIMSOC color, that’s alright — we’ll assign you to a team!

To register visit: SarasotaChamber.com/Events
For general event questions email bhines@sarasotachamber.com

YPG After Hours at The Coolinary

Join us on Thursday, January 4th at The Coolinary for this month’s YPG After Hours! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region. Along with great drink specials, enjoy appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $15 for future members at the door. Pre-registration is not required.

Mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month for the area’s longest running networking event just for young professionals!

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com.

Power Hour Lunch

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.

We have a place set just for you! Let’s have lunch!

Please RSVP at least 24-hours prior to the event to save your spot.

Shumaker Chamber U: Success Principles

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.

Whether your goal is better health, closer relationships or to double your sales, the Success Principles help you close the gap from where you are now to where you want to be. Michael teaches these principles to students of all ages and backgrounds, and at all stages of accomplishment. Come sample a truly transformational experience that may just change the rest of your life.

Complimentary for Chamber Members
$10 Non-Chamber Members/Public

Chamber 411 Member Briefing

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.

Plus, learn about the cost-saving services from our affinity partners, Comcast Business, First Data and Office Depot.

Please bring approximately 50 business cards, company brochures or flyers to share with your fellow new members and to leave in our lobby area.

Sponsored by Hibu.

Chamber Connect

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!

The Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA), is a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park, a community/public asset and world-class, multi-use sports venue. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for our community and be an economic generator for our region.

We’ll be networking over complimentary hors d’oeuvres, as well as a cash bar, to kick off an early start to your weekend!

Chamber Expo 2017

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.

Featured Restaurant Exhibitors:
California Pizza Kitchen
Der Dutchman Sarasota
Edible Elegance by Eli
Fresh Kitchen
Green Apple Catering
Newk’s Tampa Bay
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sonny’s BBQ
TooJay’s

Why Exhibit?

Great opportunity to showcase your business to hundreds of business owners and decision makers from Manatee and Sarasota counties at this combined Expo and Business After Hours.

Exhibitor Space includes an 8-foot skirted table, two chairs, curtain backdrop and sides, identification sign, and four complimentary admissions to the event. Corner booths and sponsorships available.

DON’T DELAY – Booths will sell out!

Attendees pay $5 at the door
We look forward to seeing you there!

Good Morning Sarasota

Join Trustco Bank at Beneva Village with food provided by Station 400 The Landings 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. Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client.

Good Morning Sarasota is held on the third Thursday bi-monthly, making it an event that you won’t want to miss!

Power Hour Lunch

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.

We have a place set just for you! Let’s have lunch at Rusty Bucket!

Please RSVP at least 24-hours prior to the event to save your spot.

MYP October Networking Social

Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking in a great social setting.

The October MYP Networking Social will be hosted by Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

There is no cost to attend for paid MYP members or for those who join on-the-spot. Cost is $5 for all others.

Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar are included.

No RSVP necessary. Bring your business cards and bring a friend.