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August 13, 2019 | Issue #91
Maximize Your Membership
Welcome New Members!
Join us as we welcome our new members for the month of July:
Fast-Track Your Knowledge of the Community and Build Relationships
Chamber Members - $250
Non-Members- $350
Please click here for the full program schedule.
Engage Sarasota is a community orientation program for anyone who is eager to establish business and civic relationships, meet area leaders, and fast-track their knowledge about the inner workings of greater Sarasota - all with a minimum investment of time and money. 
Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Broaden their working knowledge and understanding of the community via a monthly luncheon series with targeted topics at each program.
  • Acquaint themselves with formal and informal decision-making channels and local leaders - the people who make things happen.
  • Connect topics and meet people who will enrich their lives as businesspersons and residents.
Please Note: If you are a Community Builder or Economic Driver member
please contact Sara Rachon on utilizing this membership benefit.
Upcoming Events
View the full event calendar here.

Wednesday, August 14 | 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 15 | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 21 | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 23 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Thursday, August 29 | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ribbon Cuttings
Connection Opportunity
Friday, August 23, 2019
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Embassy Suites Sarasota
202 N. Tamiami Trail | Sarasota, FL 34236

We hope that you join us for this half-day event focused on learning new ways for you to grow personally, professionally, and as a leader in the community we love. During the event the Annual Young Professional of the Year will be awarded!

At this year's Refresh themed Summit, AJ Lee from Game on Nation will speak on "Seizing the Moments that Matter: Rest. Fuel. Move." Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in three different breakout sessions.  Read more about the breakout sessions here.

Chamber/YPG Members - $60
Non-Members - $75
Presented by:
Connect. Promote. Support.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Carlisle Inn - Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Rise and shine!   Meet us at Good Morning, Sarasota breakfast event at Carlisle Inn – Sarasota to jump-start your morning with
Chamber business professionals.
We welcome you to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid-back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client. Held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. This is an event that you won't want to miss!

Chamber Members - Complimentary
Non-Members - $20
Thursday, August 29
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
1945 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34236
Join us to hear from Marty Murphy from Exceleration Partners.

With organizational complexity and speed increasing, leaders need a new mental operating system (mindset) to develop greater agility in business and relationships. Gain a practical and empowering framework that helps leaders recognize their leadership starting point (expert, achiever, catalyst) and build capability to ­flex, collaborate, solve and achieve greater impact. 

Chamber Members - Complimentary
Non-Members - $20
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Community Feedback
The 53-acre bayfront park that The Bay Park Conservancy is building will be a hub for community engagement and recreation. We encourage you to provide feedback on the Phase 1 design plans to help ensure that the park represents our community’s needs and vision. 

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