Events

Power Hour Lunch at Shore Diner

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Hungry for new business? Leverage your lunch with the power of business connections and referrals at our Power Hour Lunch. 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.

Lets network and have lunch together!

Please RSVP at least 24-hours prior to the event to save your spot.
Depending on availability, member walk-ins will be charged $25.

The Big Idea Luncheon with AG Lafley

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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.

In addition, enjoy an update and Q&A with Bill Waddill, Managing Director, Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization, on The Bay, a community-based brand for the 53-acre Sarasota Bayfront redevelopment effort.

The Big Idea Luncheon is presented by Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen.

Engage Sarasota: Economic Update

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FORUM: Economic Update – Chamber of Commerce

Learn all about business in greater Sarasota today from Chamber President, Kevin Cooper.

Location: To Be Determined

NOTE: YOU MUST BE AN ENROLLED MEMBER OF ENGAGE SARASOTA TO PARTICIPATE! PLEASE CONTACT BARB HINES FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENROLL: bhines@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4026.

Chamber U: Recruit & Retain Talent

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Gain, retain and keep your employees healthy and happy! Have you ever wondered how you can recruit and retain top talent for your company? Do you struggle with high turnover? 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.

Good Morning Sarasota at SunCoast Blood Bank

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Rise and shine!! Meet us at our NEW Good Morning, Sarasota! breakfast event. Join us out at SunCoast Blood Bank to jump-start your morning with Chamber business professionals.

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.

This is an event that you won’t want to miss!

2018 Party in the Park

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Enjoy a beautiful Sarasota night out at Phillippi Estate Park, through the launch of our largest and most festive event of the year! 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!

The event is presented by Keller Williams On The Water Sarasota!

*This event is replacing The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Hob Nob Event.

Chamber 411 Member Briefing

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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, Constant Contact, First Data, and Office Depot.

Please bring approximately 50 business cards, company brochures or flyers to share with your fellow new members.

Sponsored by Hibu.

Power Hour Lunch

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Hungry for new business? Leverage your lunch with the power of business connections and referrals at our Power Hour Lunch. 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.

Lets network and have lunch together!

Please RSVP at least 24-hours prior to the event to save your spot.
Depending on availability, member walk-ins will be charged $25.

Chamber Connect

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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!

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary provides a sanctuary “for life” for the exotic animals currently calling the sanctuary home. Their goal is to create habitats that mimic native environments and are complete with a staff that can provide daily behavioral, sensory, and manipulative enrichment which is the basis for a happy healthy animal in captivity.

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

Engage Sarasota: Judging Sarasota

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FORUM: Judging Sarasota – Sarasota County’s Court and Criminal Justice System

Meet the lead judges in a “real live” courtroom and learn how our court systems work from an informative, interesting and entertaining host.

Event Sponsor: Matthews Eastmoore Attorneys at Law

NOTE: YOU MUST BE AN ENROLLED MEMBER OF ENGAGE SARASOTA TO PARTICIPATE! PLEASE CONTACT BARB HINES FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENROLL: bhines@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4026.