September 28, 2021 | Issue #197
Welcome, 2021-2021 Sarasota Chamber Board of Directors!
Immediate Past Chair
Dr. Larry R. Thompson
Ringling College of Art and Design
​Chair of the Board
Dennis Murphy
Gulfside Bank
​Chair-Elect
​Emily Walsh
Observer Media Group
Welcome, New Board Members!
Taylor Aultman
Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

Mark Irwin
Truist
Ross Johnston
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Abigail Koester
STAR Student
Michelle Mitchell
Herald-Tribune Media Group

Jason Toale
Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home
LAST CHANCE! APPLY FOR BUSINESS MINORITY GRANT!
OFA Program is an initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber funded by the
Application deadline is this Thursday, September 30!

The OFA Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist minority small-business owners and non-profit organizations with resources to help our local businesses grow and thrive. Click here to apply.
 
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Contact Kaveecia Moore for any questions!
MEMBER CORNER
Grow Your Chamber with Fellow Innovators
Invite fellow businesses to join through our Membership Referral Program. For every business referral that joins the Sarasota Chamber, your business gets $50 off your next membership renewal. Grow your Chamber community with fellow innovators and collaborators!
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Please contact Jodel Velarde, Communications Coordinator.

Build Your Business Connections!
Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime
 Centennial Celebration! at Sarasota Art Museum
Friday, October 22 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Celebrate the Sarasota Chamber's 100-year anniversary with a party you won’t want to miss! Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, entertainment, and dancing.

TICKETS
Member - $195 | Future Members & Late Registrations - $250 | Sponsorships: Silver (4 Tickets)- $1,650 | Gold (8 Tickets) - $2,500
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY!
Workforce and Talent at Michael's On East Restaurant & Catering
Thursday, September 30 | 11:30AM - 1PM
Wednesday, October 13 | 11:45AM -1PM

Thursday, October 28 | 5PM -6:30PM

2021 Sporting Clays at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clay’s
Friday, November 19 | 8:00AM – 1 PM
Experience Snapshots of the Sarasota Chamber's History over the last 100 years!
The voice of business - creating bold opportunities and solutions for our community.