Chamber Councils & Committees
City Priorities Council
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The council focuses on strategic economic development planning, as well as on partnerships, that benefit the continuing revitalization of the City of Sarasota.
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Chair: Joe Hembree, Hembree & Associates, Inc. | Staff Contact: Heather Kasten
(Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 4th Thursday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
(Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 4th Thursday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
chamber ambassadors
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Member Volunteers serve as customer relations representatives for the Chamber, visiting new members, contacting existing members to expand communications and involvement.
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Chair: Renee Ryckman, Escape Countdown | Staff Contact: Craig McGonigal
(Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 1st Thursday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
(Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 1st Thursday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
Governmental Issues Council (GIC)
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Monitors and develops public policy positions that are “pro-business and pro-greater Sarasota.” Research is involved, as well as meeting with elected officials and experts on various topics as The Chamber’s positions are developed and then communicated and advocated.
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Chair: Matthew Brockway, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. | Staff Contact: Heather Kasten
(Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 2nd Friday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
(Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month | Meetings on the 2nd Friday each month, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Chamber)
Leadership Sarasota County Council (LSC)
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The Council is comprised of Leadership Sarasota County alumni who oversee the Adult and Youth programs, Alumni activities, Engage Sarasota and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The mission is “Engaging, Developing, and Inspiring Community Leaders.”
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Chair: Stacy Dillard-Spahn, Law Office of Robert K. Lincoln, P.A. | Staff Contact: Sara Rachon
(Participation by Application/Selection Process)
(Participation by Application/Selection Process)
Young Professionals Group (YPG)
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Creates a platform for its members ranging in age from 21-40 to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality living of our community.
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Co-Chairs: Jeff Kattrein, Coldwell Banker & Leroy Presley, Intertape Polymer Group | Staff Contact: Sara Rachon
(Council - Appointed | Membership - Open)
(Council - Appointed | Membership - Open)
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