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Sarasota Chamber of Commerce focused on smart growth, healthy business climate

1/25/2022

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​Leadership matters and it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a critically important concept, and a focus for your Greater of Sarasota Chamber of Commerce team in 2022.

Leadership starts at the top and is usually the difference between a company that excels and one that struggles. At the Chamber, we are diligently working to build, support and grow leaders in the business community and the community as a whole. We understand that supporting and strengthening leaders creates the opportunity to unlock new economic opportunities and is a building block for private sector job growth.

So, when it comes to leadership from the business community, where does the rubber meet the road in 2022?
  • The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for over 100 years has served and will continue to serve as a platform for connection, referrals and collaboration for our businesses. Building a network of relationships with our members is key to having a strong, united business community.
  • The Chamber will be collaborating with many notable community groups to improve access to affordable housing, smart development and other programs focused on building Sarasota’s bright future. Affordable housing is a legitimate business issue that affects our economy and the workforce of this community.
  • A key resource that we provide at the Chamber is being a source of reliable, relevant, and impactful information for the business community. Here at the Chamber, we not only see knowledge as power, but also as intel that serves to arm businesses with the information, they need to power their businesses.
  • We need to continue to develop the prosperous business climate in Florida and Sarasota. Not having a state income tax, for instance, attracts businesses from other highly taxed states to Florida. Many times, these calls come to the Chamber from businesses looking to relocate to our area. We work with our partners at the EDC to steer them to the resources they need to make a transition happen. The momentum of growth in Florida is stronger than ever, with close to 1,000 people a day moving here. If Florida were a country, it would be the 15th largest economy in the world based on GDP.
 
  • We need to prepare our infrastructure for smart growth and development. Our transportation systems need to be constructed to better meet the needs of the working middle class. According to a study from the Tampa Bay Partnership, we have some catching up to do relative to metropolitan areas of similar sizes and with similar demographics – specifically increasing the availability of transportation options.
  • We must continue the full-court press around workforce development, creating a solid talent pipeline for our employers. Through the Chamber’s CareerEdge programming, we partner with companies to upskill workers and create fast-track programs in the region. Our internship programs are a win-win for companies, as well as the individuals who participate in them. It’s a great “try before you buy” for both parties. Right now, Florida is creating 1 out of every 4 jobs in the country, per the Florida Chamber Foundation.
  • Our Opportunities for All program will continue to build upon the success of its inaugural year of placing minority interns with local companies and supporting small minority-owned companies through our business grant program. Building and supporting a diverse business ecosystem helps all of our local businesses to thrive.
  • The Chamber will continue to build and strengthen local leaders through our Leadership Sarasota programs. This year we had a record number of applicants for this prestigious program, which is an immersive acclimation to the Sarasota community and its needs. In addition, the Young Professionals Group is an active group designed to engage professionals 40 and under with a platform of events geared towards career growth and connection.




We’ll be sharing more insight on all of these topics at our upcoming 2022 annual Chamber Breakfast on Friday, March 25, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Our featured speaker is Natalie Johnson, who will be speaking on the topic of leadership. Natalie is also the founder and co-owner of ViDL Solutions.

On Feb. 10, we will be hosting our annual “Party By The Bay" event at the bayfront lawn of the Van Wezel. This event brings community leaders together to enjoy an evening of delicious foods, cocktails, and conversations with the backdrop of a Sarasota sunset. Bringing leaders together in a world-class setting for a very special evening is an event that you won’t want to miss. For more information on this event and all Chamber programs, please contact events@sarasotachamber.com.

We have a full docket of opportunities and challenges before us in Sarasota, all of which are things that need our collective attention, engagement and leadership in order to continue to have a strong and robust economy for us to live and work in.


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

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