Events

Millennial Con 2017

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The Manatee Millennial Movement’s follow-up event to last years #4Progress Millennial Conference. Join us for this FREE event at SCF – State College Of Florida focused on giving Young Professionals and Millennials a voice within their local government.

Presentation Topics include:

  • Internships
  • How gov’t works
  • adulting 101
  • sustainability
  • HR trends
  • How to get involved in the community
  • Taking care of the mind, body & soul
  • Much much more

Press release –

Manatee Millennials to host MCon2017 Millennial Conference in March
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Feb. 22, 2017) – Manatee County Government’s team of Millennial employees, the Manatee Millennial Movement (M3), announced plans today to host MCon2017 Millennial Conference, March 26 – April 1.

The weeklong conference will be held at State College of Florida and will offer young professionals a chance to weigh in on topics important to them such as housing, networking, financial stability, entrepreneurship and how to take ownership in your community, among others.
MCon2017 will serve as a catalyst in connecting young professionals and college students to the local organizations that are trying to positively impact the future of Manatee County, said Ogden Clark, one of the event’s organizers. M3 has spent the last two years informing local young professionals and college students about civic engagement opportunities, focusing on affordable housing, leadership roles and overcoming millennial apathy. MCon2017 is the follow up to last year’s #4Progress Millennial Conference and the 2015 #iSeeManatee event that brought out hundreds of people to talk about what they would like to see Manatee County look like in the future.

“We want to develop our county’s future leaders and have them take ownership in their community,” Clark said. “We also hope to highlight some of the great activities, spots and groups that exist in our community.’”

“We’ve had an extremely positive response from our past events, but it is vital to keep the discussion going. Momentum continues to build,” said Robert Barto, event co-organizer. “We are taking community feedback and engaging across all generations to make this the best MCON yet.”

Registration for the conference is free and available online:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcon-2017-tickets-31071686250?aff=es2

The conference schedule goes as follows:

Sunday, March 26 (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) – Cyclovia Bradenton
Location: State College of Florida- 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
This event will close 57th Ave West between 26th Street West and 34th Street West near SCF to cars but will be open for people to bike, skate, scooter, walk, or dance. A bicycle route around the campus will be marked off and the event is completely free and open to the public.
What to Expect: Bike Rodeo, Zumba, Bike Path,
Refreshments available for purchase and more.

Thursday, March 30 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Mcon 2017
Location: State College of Florida Gymnasium, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
FREE event at SCF – State College of Florida focused on giving Young Professionals and Millennials a voice within their local government. Presentation Topics include: Internships, How gov’t works, Adulting 101, sustainability, HR trends, How to get involved in the community, taking care of the mind, body & soul, and more. A final schedule of sessions and workshops will be sent out to registries before the conference.

Thursday, March 30 (5 – 7 p.m.) – Sip and Social sponsored by Manatee Young Professionals
Location: Darwin’s Brewing Co, 803 17th Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Mix and mingle with Young Professionals in a fun, laid back atmosphere. Guests will have the chance to enjoy this craft brewery and learn more about becoming a member of the Manatee Chamber’s Manatee Young Professionals group.

Friday, March 31 (6 — 8 p.m.) – Realize Bradenton’s Music in the Park
Location: Riverwalk Amphitheater along the Manatee River near downtown Bradenton
The band Seranation will be playing at this event put on by Realize Bradenton and is a favorite of local music fans.

Saturday April 1 (9 a.m. to noon) – Mcon2017 Day of Service
Location: Lincoln Middle School, 305 17th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
Applied, hands-on learning is prevalent at Lincoln Middle School with opportunities to learn about urban gardening, hydroponics, earth boxes, healthy eating, tools, seeds, livestock, and more. The urban farm and FFA fight hunger and ensure learning by engaging the children in work on the farm and other community impact initiatives. By supporting the urban farm, Millennials will be supporting the Lincoln Middle School’s students’ overall education as applied learning and access to healthy food are directly linked to brain development.
About the Manatee Millennial Movement
The Manatee Millennial Movement also known as “M3” consists of Manatee County Government millennial employees spanning 11 departments and constitutional offices. M3’s goal is to develop strong leaders who will then provide political and social engagement to Manatee County through dialogue, educational programs, involvement, partnerships and special events. Millennials are set to inherit Manatee County. Shouldn’t they have a say in how it will look in the future?
For more information about Manatee County’s M3 program please visit www.mymanatee.org/m3

3.0 Leaders Innovation & Investment Conference 2017

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The 4th Annual 3.0 Leaders Convergence Conference 2017
Save the Date with Early Registration and SAVE! 11/7 – 12/14
https://3-leaders-innovation-investment-early-reg-special.eventbrite.com

February 22 – 23, 2017
Manatee Performing Arts Center
503 3rd Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205.

About Innovation & Investment

In our increasingly global and entrepreneurial world, across sectors we are more connected than ever. Around the world societies empowered by technology are leap frogging ahead and becoming areas of investment in contrast to assistance. Cities are discovering how public/private partnerships accelerate innovation and growth and how impact investing is changing the landscape of investment. Smart is crucial and time is at a premium as powerful new ideas include building Smart Cities and defining how Smart Growth is unique to the place. Innovation districts are creating an environment and atmosphere of collaboration that empowers their citizens to live, work and play as they choose.

How do we navigate this change and the challenges it presents?

3.0 Leaders provides a platform for leaders to discuss new ideas and evaluate emerging trends. A gathering of bright, bold, creative people passionate about life, the 3.0 environment is rich with energy, ideas and the ability and desire to move forward and to participate in solution discovery.

Smart Cities – Data Driven, Responsive, Quality of Life
Smart Work – Virtual, Global, Live, Work, Play
Smart Education – Preparing Students for a Life of Learning
Smart Government – Leveraging Public/Private/Partnerships
Smart Money – Deploying Capital More Effectively
Smart Food – Sustainable, Nutrient Rich, Agro-centric Enterprise

3.0 Leaders has been held in the beautiful Bradenton Area since its inception in the Spring of 2013. Each year guests have the opportunity to engage, experience and enjoy exceptional content, networking and this walkable multi-venue riverfront location rich in color and culture.

Now more time for networking and connections than ever before. At 3.0 Leaders you won’t just hear people speak, you will have the opportunity to meet personally with speakers and panelists. Each afternoon there is specific time set aside for connections, table talks and more that culminates each day in group insights.

Find testimonials and previous conference videos at 3-leaders.com

Conference registration is limited to 250. Reserve your ticket today!

Women in Data Sciences (WiDS) Conference

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Registration is now open! Register here.

The Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference aims to inspire and educate data scientists, regardless of gender, and to support women in data science.

Sarasota’s Women in Data Science Conference is part of a worldwide event led by Stanford University and held locally at New College of Florida. The conference offers technical talks from women in data science (both local and livestreamed from Stanford), a poster session, and opportunities to network with other attendees. All are warmly invited to attend.

Learn more about the event at Stanford and see talks from last year’s event here. For questions or further information, please contact Erin Craig at erin.craig@ncf.edu.

Digital State of the Union 2017

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Join us on January 21, 2017 for the first annual digital State of the Union in Punta Gorda Florida.
Two Sessions of speakers, panelists, educational break out rooms and more. (Yes, food and drinks available)
•See demos
•Meet industry leaders
•Learn strategies to increase your digital presence.

Purchase tickets below: $20 per session or $35 for the entire day.

MYP 2017 Kick Off Party

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Young professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for our 2017 KICK OFF PARTY!

Hosted at the iHeart Media – Conley Buick Garage, this party will include live music provided by Treedomm, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

This event is free for members of MYP. $5 for all other guests

YPG After Hours

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Come join us on Thursday, January 5th at Mercato for the area’s largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours! With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you’re guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer. Along with great drink specials, Mercato will be serving up appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $15 for future members at the door.

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

YPG Membership Committee Meeting

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Join us on Tuesday, December 10th at World of Beer – Main Street for our monthly Membership Committee Meeting! Committee Chairs Sofie Wachtmeister and Brandon McAllister will be helping members to get involved in making YPG a great place for young professionals to grow personally, professionally, and as leaders in the community.

Have questions? Email YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com.

Souper Tuesday- Trudy & Stewart Moon, Building A Business & A Family Legacy

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Making a family business a family legacy requires planning, preparation, and a thorough examination of the unique issues that encompasses the family’s goals and internal dynamics. Some successful planning strategies can be applied to nearly any situation and Trudy and Stewart Moon Jr. will reveal to us their insights and experiences as to what works and what doesn’t.

Can you give family members a reason to continue the family business before lack of interest dooms it to closure? Is there enough revenue potential to attract and retain family members that may want a different lifestyle? Can the business change or expand its geography to keep family members that may want or need to move to a different area? Have family members been given the freedom to try new services or products to make it their own before feeling alienated? If a business is to stay in the family, these issues and others need to be thought about carefully to preserve its positive legacy for the family.

The Moon family has enjoyed a long and active history of serving our community and forming rewarding connections with neighbors, customers and each other. They live, work and play here, so making Manatee County a better place for everyone is deeply important to them and is one of their highest priorities. They choose to support diverse organizations and causes as part of their community outreach and legacy for their family. Long-term team members are considered family with some employees who have been with them for more 20-30 years! Son, Stewart Moon Jr., is not only now a VP at the family owned business but on the Board of Directors for Realize Bradenton, part of the City of Bradenton Planning Commission, Leadership Manatee, and the Manatee Young Professionals.

More about the Moon Family at their website: https://www.airandenergy.biz/
Follow the company on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/air-&-energy
Connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirandEnergy

Network, learn and mingle with fellow professionals from Manatee & Sarasota counties and the surrounding area all along the Innovation Coast. We feature informative and exciting events with engaging speakers handpicked from the area’s best and brightest people, all of which will propel your skills and businesses forward.
You’ll learn fresh perspectives and about new innovations in technology, business, education, and more. Mark your calendar and be prepared at each session to learn new tools and tactics and arrive early for business networking opportunities.

Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.

Important Links:
Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/
Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events-info/
Email – info@Station2Innovation.com
Phone – 941-877-1599

Where Finance & Legal Converge – Business Bedrock

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Where Finance & Legal Converge – Business Bedrock Lawyer and CPA Jo Ann Koontz will be joining us to kick off 2017 with a discussion on what you need from corporate structure to tax considerations. An accomplished speaker, Jo Ann keeps this talk informative, interesting and even somewhat humorous. Not your typical finance for business growth session.

Each evening begins with networking, a great time to get to know others in our community of Entrepreneurs and Startups. Snacks and refreshments are sponsored each week. If you would like to sponsor future events, please drop us a note at info@sparkgrowth.net.Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.

Important Links:Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events-info/Email – info@Station2Innovation.comPhone – 941-877-1599

YPG ProDev Series: Professional Networking

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Join us at Music Compound on December 13th from 5:30-7:00pm to learn tips and tricks for professional networking from a local master: Jenny Townsend! Tickets are $10 for YPG/Chamber Members ($20 for non members). Get your tickets now: https://www.sarasotachamber.com/events/YPG-ProDev-Professional-Networking-3579/details

YPG is dedicated to helping our members grow professionally, and our ProDev Series offers opportunities to learn from local leaders about skills that will help you advance in your career.