A new program year...

The "WE" Approach!

AT THE TOP: Your Chamber’s 2022-23 Executive Committee gathers for its first official meeting this week. They are, from left front, Melody Hunter of Charles Rutenberg Realty, vice chair Membership Division; Jake Prokop of Pinellas Technical College, Chairman of the Board; Mia Cloud of Cloud Law Firm, Chairman of the Board-Elect; Nate Cocco of State Farm Team Cocco, Immediate Past Chairman; Tom Morrissette, Chamber President; and David Puckett of Achieva Credit Union, vice chair of Government/Community Outreach Division. Missing from photo are Pam Van Sant of National Aviation Academy, Treasurer; and Joanie Vergo of Kemco Systems, vice chair of Economic Development Division.

From the President's Desk

*****Happy October!

*****Hurricane Ian definitely put a damper on some of our programs and events as we transitioned to this month. But we can’t downplay how fortunate we are!

*****Our Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast was among the postponements. We’re delighted that we could reschedule it quickly to next Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. All reservations made for Sept. 27 are in stone! And we’ve reopened sales thru this week for those who had a conflict with the earlier date. See info/link below.

*****This month starts a new Chamber Program Year under the catchphrase “It’s Great to Belong – The WE Approach!” We’ll be working to heighten our visibility and relevance while expanding and celebrating our community partnerships.

*****This will be under the direction of our Chamber Board of Directors “Class of 2023” who we’ll officially welcome at the breakfast. My personal thanks to them for their commitment. I’ve included our Board roster below and you can always find it on our website.

*****Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous month. And thank you for your continued Chamber support and loyalty!

*****Tom Morrissette, President

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$300 EARLY BIRD PRICE EXTENDED!

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Later Today!

Click here for online reservations: Annual Mtg Awards Breakfast

Click here for online reservations: Annual Mtg Awards Breakfast

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