New to the Chamber Team

We welcome Emmy Strauss, the Chamber’s Marketing and Membership Outreach Director. In this position, Emmy will oversee the coordination of marketing communications, provide support for Chamber events, and manage membership retention and outreach.

As a new Florida resident, Emmy comes from West Virginia where she worked as Communications Director for the Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ohio. “Her experience in marketing will make her a great asset to the Chamber and its members,” said Chamber President Tom Morrissette. “Be sure to say hello to her at any upcoming event.”

Emmy earned a bachelor’s degree in Recreation with a concentration in Tourism, Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship and a minor in Marketing from Shepherd University in West Virginia.

Nominate an inspiring individual in one of the five categories: Business, Community, Public Service, Inspiring Youth, and A Youth Who Inspires. Nominators must be affiliated and in good standing with the Chamber, while nominees may come from outside the organization. Download and complete the Nomination Form and email it to membership@centralchamber.biz 

The deadline is July 14.

Welcome, Flooring Options by Carpet One

James Brown of Flooring Options by Carpet One receives his Chamber membership plaque from Chamber Directors and Ambassadors Melody Hunter of Melody Hunter Homes and Gamal Megherfi of First Citizens Banks.

Proudly serving the communities of Sarasota, Venice and Largo, Flooring Options by Carpet One provides the finest flooring and services to homes and businesses around the region.

To learn more, visit:

www.FlooringOptionsByCarpetOne.com

Free for members. $25 guests.

Florida says law that restricts land purchases is not discriminatory

The state is pushing back against a challenge to a new law that restricts people from China and six other countries from owning property in Florida, disputing arguments that it is unconstitutional and discriminates.

Port Canaveral implements bonus program for staff, 5% raise for union

Both union and nonunion employees could be eligible for bonuses if the port succeeds in its business objectives, exceeds return on investment goals, and the employee has strong performance without a disciplinary history.

As temps soar, federal assistance can help Central Florida seniors stay cool in their homes

As soaring temps drive utility bills higher, the Senior Resource Alliance is emphasizing that help for some families in Orange, Osceola, Brevard and Seminole counties struggling to pay those bills.

Rents on the retreat? Sarasota metro posts another month of rent decreases

Rents in the Sarasota metro area have posted declines for the past four months and are down for the year, according to data released by a national online rental marketplace.

A Florida city famous for its water worries that it might run out of it

As Zephyrhills, the “City of Pure Water,” experiences a population boom, officials there are warning that the vital resource is increasingly in short supply.

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Check Before Hire

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas Technical College

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Wealth Builders