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About The Greater Sarasota Chamber of commerce

“The voice of business - creating bold opportunities and solutions for our community” 

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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) is a major force in our community's economic prosperity and outstanding lifestyle. An award-winning not-for-profit membership organization, the Chamber provides the leadership to achieve a diverse balanced economy that enhances the quality of living and working in greater Sarasota. 

The GSCC strives to keep programs current and responsive to the demands of Sarasota's modern business climate. In our continuously evolving marketplace, The Chamber is a bridge that links businesses, organizations and residents together with innovative programs that strengthen Sarasota's long-term economic vitality, business success, job creation and quality of life.  By being a partner to our businesses we work to connect, promote, and support our members with opportunities to grow. 

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's dynamic group of 1,200 member companies and organizations recognize the value of working together to accomplish what no single member could hope to achieve individually. Using our members' collective vision, resources and energy, we work to maintain a healthy environment in which our community can grow and prosper.

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was established in 1921 and is located on the West Coast of Florida. Our four divisions and eight councils continually look for exciting and progressive ways to help our members, employees and community.

We believe that our active Chamber is one of the reasons that greater Sarasota is consistently identified as one of America's most desirable areas to live, work and enjoy the best that life has to offer.

Our Mission

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce works to cultivate Sarasota's prosperity and quality of life through our member businesses.​

Our vision

The Chamber's vision is to create the best business climate in the United States. Our vision is not about having more. It is about having better. Our view of the ideal business climate is a balance between quality of living and quality of working. It is a community abundant with talent, embracing of technology, and encouraging of diversity.​

Our Purpose

The voice of business – creating bold opportunities and solutions for our community.

Our Sponsors

QUICK LINKS

Leadership Sarasota County
Sarasota Young Professionals Group
​CareerEdge Funders Collaborative 
Visit Sarasota County
EDC of Sarasota County
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1945 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 955-8187
communications@sarasotachamber.com

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  • Membership
    • Join the Chamber >
      • Membership Application
    • Member Login >
      • Member FAQs
    • Member Benefits >
      • Chamber Events
      • Ribbon Cuttings >
        • Ribbon Cutting Tips
      • Councils
      • Member2Member Discounts
      • Affinity Partners
      • Sponsorships
      • Notary and Certificate of Origin Services
      • Workforce Development
      • Business Connect Request
      • Business Resources >
        • Job Bank
        • Start Your Business
        • Grow Your Business
    • Public Policy >
      • Past Public Policy Support
      • Contact Your Rep
    • News & Publications >
      • Chamber News
      • Member News
      • Local Media
      • The Bridge Magazine
    • Awards & Recognition >
      • Past Small Business Awards Winners
      • Chair's Cup Award
    • Photo Gallery
  • Events
    • 2023 Small Business Awards
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
  • Programs
    • Young Professionals Group >
      • Join YPG
      • About YPG
      • YPG Council
      • YPG Photo Gallery
      • YPG Events >
        • YP Summit
    • Leadership Sarasota >
      • Adult Leadership
      • Youth Leadership
      • Engage Sarasota
      • Leadership Council
      • Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards
    • CareerEdge Funders Collaborative
    • Opportunities For All >
      • 2021 OFA Grant Awardees
      • OFA Photo Gallery
      • OFA In the News
  • About Us
    • About the GSCC
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Chamber Ambassadors
    • History
    • Live & Work >
      • Key Locations
      • Job Bank
      • Beaches & Destinations
      • Sarasota Accolades
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact
  • Business Directory