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pledge to buy local as a local

​This July, your Chamber launched the month-long, small business support initiative, “S ouR Q”.  SouRQ was inspired by our belief that as a community, we have the power to have a significant impact on the success of local small businesses. This is our Sarasota - SouRQ was a way for all of us to join together to support and celebrate our small business community. In particular, this initiative focused on generating business by driving customers to local small businesses, particularly in the restaurant and retail industries.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported local business and participated in SouRQ. 
 
Community members were able to participate by following these three easy steps:
1.    Shopping at a Chamber member small business.
2.    Taking a picture.
3.    Emailing communications@sarasotachamber.com OR posting the picture in a public post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tagging the Sarasota Chamber and using #SouRQ to be entered to win 
a $100 gift card from one of our participating Chamber member small businesses
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The FACES OF LOCAL BUSINeSS

The local business community is part of the heart of Sarasota! Check out the photos below to see some of the faces of local business. 

$100 gift card winners

Julia Heide - Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
Laura Newton - Morton's Gourmet Market
​Amanda Baxter - GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
Monaca Smith Onstad - Southern Steer Butcher
Jenny Townsend - The Capital Grille
Zac Ansaldo - Connors Steak and Seafood
Candice Moore - Gecko's Grill & Pub
​Joshua Beasley - Anna Maria Oyster Bar
Ross Johnston - Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
Ashley Erickson - Michael's On East
Drew Mullinax - Clasico Italian Chophouse
​Elizabeth Topp - Fresh Kitchen
Brittany Bryant - Sarasota Architectural Salvage
Tommy Gregory - Kendra Scott
Peggy Kronus - The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime
​Alyssa Martin - Mazzone Olive Oil
​Christine Moore - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Kenny Rachon - Der Dutchman
Jaime Carmer - Caragiulos Italian American Restaurant

Amanda Burrow - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Danielle Visone - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets

​SourRQ was powered by Florida Power & Light (FPL), who partnered with the Sarasota Chamber on this initiative to expand their support of businesses in our community.
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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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