A Delayed Celebration

Chamber's 69th Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast

A crowd of some 120 business, community and elected leaders gathered for Tuesday’s Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The event was postponed from Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Ian. Thanks to all those who attended to celebrate the Chamber’s achievements from the past year and to learn about what’s ahead. And congratulations to all our award winners highlighted below.

From top left: Citizen of the Year Award presented to Karen Seel, Pinellas County Commissioner; 2022 Mac Norcross Small Business Leader of the Year Award presented to Debbie and Tracy Jackson of Jackson & Associates CPA; President's Award presented to Mia Cloud of Cloud Law Firm; Ambassador of the Year presented to Kay McKenzie of Check Before Hire; Outgoing Chairman Nate Cocco of State Farm Team Cocco; Committee Leadership Award presented to Richard Boisvert of Oyova.

From top left: Chamber Director of the Year Award presented to Karen Gonzalez of Business & Family Insurors, and Business Member of the Year Award presented to Debra Jones of Regions Bank. Outgoing Chairman Nate Cocco presented his signature red jacket to incoming Chairman Jake Prokop. 

Thank you to our Sponsors: National Aviation Academy, Pinellas Technical College, Regions Bank, Home Instead Senior Care, Duke Energy, Piper Fire Protection and City of Largo. Thank you to the Sheraton Sand Key Resort for hosting, and shout out to Advanced Video Systems for the photos!

Coffee An' Networking at Girls Inc of Pinellas

Start your day off with a cup of coffee and some informal networking!

When: Thursday, October 27 at 7:45 AM

Where: Girls Inc, 7700 61st St. N., Pinellas Park 33781

FREE for Members: register here.

$25 for Non-Members: register here.

Register as a Sponsor here.

Thank you to our Sponsors (to date)

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