September 7, 2021 | Issue #194
FROM THE CEO
Is it really September? I would say happy fall y’all, but here in Florida it’s hard to break out the sweaters and boots when it’s still in the 90s’. Your Chamber has some really cool opportunities on tap for our members this fall. Starting with our Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, September 17th at 11:30am at the Hyatt. You won’t want to miss Florida Chamber, President/CEO Mark Wilson, who will be giving an update and overview on the State of Florida. We’ll be rounding out our 100 years of serving our community with an AMAZING Centennial Celebration on Friday, October 22nd at the Sarasota Art Museum. We look forward to a very special and elegant evening filled with access to the art museum, music, craft cocktails and themed food stations. 

Wishing all of you a wonderful start to fall!

Heather Kasten
President/CEO
Opportunities For All (OFA) Launches Business Assistance Funds
OFA Program is an initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber funded by the
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. 

Applicants must be REGISTERED with the state and provide services and programs that benefit local residents. Click here to apply.
 
Don't hesitate to get in touch with Kaveecia Moore for any questions!
MEMBER CORNER
Acupuncture

Air Conditioning and Heating

Architects, Architectural
Products & Design

Construction & Building Contractors
Consulting

Financial & Investment Services

Housing - Apartments, Condos, Communities

Information Technology
Nonprofit Organizations

Plumbers & Plumbing Service

Real Estate & Realtors
Keller Williams On The Water

Technology
All new members get a plaque of recognition and a visit from our Membership Engagement Manager, Craig McGonigal. Skim through the Chamber's New Member Visits!
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS
GRAND OPENINGS
9/21 at 4:30 PM: Hear Again America

FACILITY NAMING
9/23 at 10:00 AM:
The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Keep Yourself Up to Date
.....DID YOU KNOW?.....

Members get to post Business Events in the Chamber Community Calendar.
Utilize this benefit!

  1. Login at sarasotachamber.com
  2. Membership > Member Login
  3. In Member Portal,
  4. Click "Submit an Event"
Find something missing in our Member Corner that could help other Members? Please contact Jodel Velarde, Communications Coordinator.

Need assistance on your member benefits? Contact Craig McGonigal, Membership Engagement Manager
Build Your Business Connections!
Friday, September 17
11:30AM - 1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hear from Guest Speaker, Mark Wilson, President, and CEO of, Florida Chamber of Commerce as he shares a state-wide perspective on building the economy's future.   Additional highlights of the event will be the introduction of the 2021-2022 Chair of the Board, Dennis Murphy, CEO of Gulfside Bank, and the recognition of the Annual Chair’s Cup Award.
TICKETS / TABLES
Member - $55 | Future Members - $75
Silver Sponsorship (5) - $650 
Gold Sponsorship (10) - $850
UPCOMING EVENTS


CEO & Joe -- Coffee with the President/CEO, Heather Kasten at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, September 14 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tuesday, September 21 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

at The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, September 22 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

State of the Community Lunch Series – Workforce and Talent at Michael's On East Restaurant & Catering
Thursday, September 30 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Centennial Celebration at Sarasota Art Museum
Friday, October 22 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM

2021 Sporting Clays at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clay’s
Friday, November 19 | 8:00 AM – 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.