Chamber Buzz weekly news & updates
June 15, 2021 | Issue #182
Putting Our Members First
FIPL Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
We are partnering with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, to host a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training.
 
This 3-part online training school is scheduled for June 22 through June 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.
 
The virtual training school is highly recommended for candidates and anyone interested in running for local or state office, serving their community, or managing campaigns. It is open to everyone, free to attend, and non-partisan. Participants are welcome to attend any or all days offered.

FIPL Campaign School & Leadership Trainings provide a comprehensive briefing on emerging local and state issues, teach attendees on what local opportunities are available for appointed or elected positions, offer guidance on how to prepare to run for office in the future, and provide training on how to run winning campaigns.
 
Presenters include state and local political experts, elected officials, university professors, and community leaders.
Jodel Velarde Joins the Chamber Team!
We are delighted to welcome Jodel Velarde as the new Communications Coordinator at The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the chamber team, she worked in development, programs, and communications at the Ear Research Foundation. In her role, she pioneered a new communications strategy, and led the rebranding of the foundation's collateral, including e-newsletters, new donor packet, and brochure. Her initiative made a tenfold difference in the foundation's online presence and supporter engagement.
 
Jodel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Communication from De La Salle University, Philippines. She also serves as the vice president of Public Relations at a local Toastmasters club in Sarasota. Jodel will be responsible for the Chamber communications to further help connect, promote, and support the chamber and its 1,100 members,
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Congratulations to the finalists in each category!

To see a full list of finalists, click here.

In its 31st year, the Frank G. Berlin Sr. Foundation Small Business Awards recognizes member businesses with locally owned and operated businesses in eight categories, including a new Woman Entrepreneur Award. Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs.

Winners will be announced LIVE at the event!
Please contact Kelly Monti, Event Coordinator at kmonti@sarasotachamber.com for any questions
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Upcoming Events: Meeting You Where You Are
Your Chamber is meeting you where you’re at. We are offering our members both
in-person events with safety protocols in place as well as virtual events held on Zoom. Check out the upcoming events below, or for the full Chamber Event Calendar visit sarasotachamber.com for more information. 
Rise and shine!  Meet us at Good Morning, Sarasota breakfast event at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on their rooftop terrace atop the Binz Building.

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. Held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.

This is an event that you won't want to miss!
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When it comes to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, many businesses don’t know where to begin. Calandra will discuss the concepts of racial identity, diversity, inclusion, sensitivity and unconscious bias in today’s workplace.

Learn how to achieve the following in your workplace:

  • Recognize women who are ready to lead
  • D&I strategies for underrepresented talent
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Let’s Get Real® conversations
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