Submit Your Business of the Year Award Nominations!
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2010 Business of the Year Award nominations are now being accepted.
Award recipients will
receive many benefits including, but not limited to:
Media
Coverage:
- Herald-Tribune
- Pelican
Press
- Sarasota
Observer
Chamber
Coverage:
- Visitors Guide
- Chamber
website
- 2011
Monthly Newsletter
- Visitors
Center
- New
Member Packages
Every
year the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce recognizes two outstanding
member businesses and one member businessperson for his or her personal
achievements and contributions. Additionally, the Shining
Star Award is presented to an exceptional employee nominated by their
employer, or an employer nominated by one or more of their
employees.
Completed nomination forms must be received no later than January 19,
2011 at 5:00 pm. You can download a nomination form by
clicking here,
or pick one up in person by visiting the Chamber office.
Please use one form per entry. Self-nominations are accepted
and encouraged. The awards will be presented at the Chamber's
Annual Meeting and Business Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, January 26,
2011. Nominees will be evaluated based on the following
criteria:
- Demonstration of excellence
in business or profession
- Demonstration
of Chamber involvement
- Demonstration
of community service
If
you have any questions regarding the awards, please contact Kevin at
the Chamber by phoning 941.349.3800 or emailing kevin@siestakeychamber.com.
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Siesta Key Chamber Table Top Event
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The Siesta Key
Chamber of Commerce will be holding an open house table top event on
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 5:30 pm, St. Boniface Episcopal Church,
5616 Midnight Pass Road.
This is an
excellent way to showcase your business.
A six foot
table and table cloth will be provided for you. You
may provide decorations if desired. Please
provide business cards, brochures and your product.
You MAY sell your product from
your table, however, food is NOT allowed. Please
supply a door prize on your display (approximately $25.00 value). Bowls
will be provided to collect business cards. You will be introduced
during the formal part of the program. At
that point, you will bring forward your container of business cards for
the drawing. All door prize winners
must be present to win.
The cost of
your tabletop is $75.00. Payment is
due NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 10, 2011. Your
reservation is guaranteed by payment.
Thank you for
participating. If you have any
questions, please call the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce (941) 349
3800 or email kevin@siestakeychamber.com.
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Chamber Member-to-Member Discounts
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Did you know that Siesta Key Chamber members are eligible to receive $2
off any wash service and $10 off any detail service at all Eager Beaver
Car Wash Locations?
Of course, one of the prominent goals of the Siesta Key Chamber is that
our members do business with each other. Member to member
discounts are a great way to ensure that members do business with
you. It's also a great way to thank other members for their
support of the Chamber.
If you would like to participate in the member-to-member discount
program, or have in the past, please let us know by contacting Kevin at
941.349.3800 or kevin@siestakeychamber.com.
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SKCC New Member Package
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Upon joining the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, new members currently
receive a membership sticker and a welcome letter. We are now
putting together a more robust package that will allow new members to
get to know our current members.
We are looking for current members, who wish to promote their business
to new members, to provide one or both of the following items:
- Coupons redeemable for free or
significantly discounted (50%) items or services
- Small, lightweight promotional
items that can be of use and display your name and/or logo
If you would like to participate in the new member packages, please
contact Kevin by phone at 349.3800 or email by clicking here to propose an item for the
package.
Thanks to all of our members who are currently participating!
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Siesta Key Condominium Lighting Contest
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On December 16, 2010, the Siesta Key Condominium Council held their
annual holiday spirit lighting contest. Winners were awarded
from three categories which were based on number of units.
Pictured above is the first place winner from Category 2 (51-100
units), Beachaven.
The full list of results is below:
Category I (101+ units)
1st place- Siesta Dunes
2nd place- Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club
3rd place- Gulf and Bay Club
Honorable Mention:
Castle Del Mare
Jamaica Royale
White Sands Village
Category II (51-100 units)
1st place- Beachaven
2nd place- Island House
Honorable Mention-
The Anchorage
Cresent Arms
Tortuga
Category III (50 or fewer units)
1st place- Sandpiper Beach Club
2nd place - Harbour Towne Yacht Club
3rd place - Sunset Royale
Congratulations to all of the participants and thank you for adding to
the holiday spirit that we value here on the Key!
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Clydesdales Return to North Siesta Village
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The word famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their annual showing
on Siesta Key. Thursday, January 6, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Odds and Ends
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Hyatt Siesta Key Beach adopted Turtle Beach Park last
month and, going forward, will work with the county to keep the park
clean for residents and visitors. To read a copy of the press
release, click here... Sarasota
County Parks and Recreation is looking for sponsors to
support a program that encourages seniors (50 and over) to stay
healthy. The walks take place on Wednesday mornings from
8:00am-10:00 am at Siesta Beach. Contact the Chamber for more
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December
Pics
December 7 Holiday Luncheon at Fleming's Steakhouse
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Kelly Hamm, of Thomas Menchinger
CPA, with Samie Mannina-Kinney, of El Presidente Condo, and Thomas
Menchinger
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Sondra Conk, of
Our Town, with Tim Bekkering, of Beks Entertainment, and Marlene Roome,
of Damex
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December 9 Ribbon Cutting at
Siesta Key Physical Therapy
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David Ochsendorf, Gord Booth, and Kevin Cooper of the Siesta Key Chamber |
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December 16 Business Card
Exchange and Ribbon Cutting at Legacy Grille
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Friends, family and members of the
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors cut the ribbon
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Volunteer Phil
Trego, with wife Penny, and volunteers Delores and Ted Borek
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New Members |
Beachside Resorts
Ms. Susan Cole
5204 Ocean Boulevard
Sarasota, FL34242
(941) 706-2492 (phone)
(941) 706-2124 (fax)
Email
Website
Sarasota Sunny South
Mr. Bill McCloskey
2100 Doud Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 921-4409 (phone)
(941) 921-4413 (fax)
Email
Website
Stay
On Siesta
Mr. John Neill
6604 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 346-3200 (phone)
(941) 346-0068 (fax)
Email
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| December Membership Renewals |
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Palm Bay
Club Association |
| 19 |
Robasota
Real Estate |
| 16 |
Village Cafe |
| 15 |
Siesta
Harbor Association |
| 13 |
Sunsets on
the Key |
| 9 |
Siesta Gulf
View |
| 8 |
Beach Point
Resort |
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Rev. Susan
Bierker, MSW - Wedding Officiate |
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Two Men and
A Truck |
| 7 |
Siesta Key
Bungalows |
| 4 |
Marie's
Italian Kitchen |
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Global Air
Conditioning, Inc. |
| 2 |
Crescent
Beach 4 Rent |
| 2 |
Robin Hood
Rentals Inc. |
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SZR
Properties, LLC |
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The UPS
Store |
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January Events
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RIBBON
CUTTING AND RECEPTION
Friday January 7
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Gift bags for the first 50 guests!
Complimentary food and beverages
Sarasota Premier Properties
1502 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
RSVP by noon, January 6
to 349-3800 or email tess@siestakeychamber.com
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BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Thursday
January 20
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Mandala Med-Spa
1715 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
$5 members
$10 non-members
Members get in at no cost when accompanied by a non-member
RSVP by noon, January 19
to 349-3800 email
tess@siestakeychamber.com
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SIESTA
KEY CHAMBER
2011 ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS BREAKFAST
Wednesday January 26
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass Road
Siesta Key, FL 34242
Award nomination forms must be received no later than January 19, 2011
at 5:00 pm.
You
can download a nomination form by clicking here, or pick one up in person by
visiting the Chamber office.
Cost:
$20
RSVP by noon, January 25 to 349-3800 or email tess@siestakeychamber.com
TO DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE CALENDAR WITH ALL JANUARY EVENTS IN .PDF FORMAT
CLICK HERE
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Save the Date
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2011 SIESTA KEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday May 9 2011
The Ritz-Carlton
Members Club
15150 70th Terrace East
Bradenton FL, 34202
Sponsorship opportunities and registration information to follow
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Chamber Committees
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GOVERNMENT ISSUES
Troy Syprett, Chairman
Daiquiri
Deck Raw Bar
Meets the 1st Wednesday
of most months at
the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.
"GIC" monitors local, state and federal government activities and
issues impacting Chamber members, and reports their analyses to the
Board for use in formulating positions.
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AMBASSADORS
Barbara Cain, Chairwoman
Liberty
Bank
Meets the first Thursday
of most months at
the Chamber.
The Ambassadors are the Chamber's membership marketing arm.
They devise strategies for membership recruitment and retention,
welcome new members and host the Chamber's monthly networking events.
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TOURISM
Maria Bankemper, Chairwoman
Holiday
Inn Express
Meets the second Wednesday of most months at the Holiday Inn Express.
The Tourism Committee is the principal tourism marketing arm of the
Chamber. It develops strategies and policies to maximize the
number of visitors to Siesta Key and the surrounding community.
The Chamber is continually seeking new committee members.
Should you have an interest in joining one, phone the Chamber office at
349-3800, or e-mail to kevin@SiestaKeyChamber.com.
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Chamber Personnel
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OFFICERS
Cheryl Gaddie
CGdesigns
Chairwoman
Brad Stewart
Captain Curt's
Chair-Elect
Russell Matthes
Daiquiri
Deck
Treasurer
Felix Power
Prudential Palms Realty
Secretary
Aimee Holmes
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach
Immediate Past
Chair
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Maria Bankemper
Holiday
Inn Express
Rich Cunningham
Cunningham
Property
Management
Trish Ivey
Pelican
Press
Tom Kouvatsos
Village Cafe
Sheila
Lewis
Siesta Sports
Rentals
Felix Power
Prudential
Palms Realty
Mark Smith
Smith Architects
Stephen Voigt, Sr., Esq.
Voigt
& Voigt, PA
Frank Zeckel
Coldwell
Banker -
Siesta Key Team
CHAMBER
STAFF
Kevin Cooper
Membership
Services Manager
Tess Herschman
Visitor Services
Manager
CHAMBER
VOLUNTEERS
Ruth
Bader
Sharon Bencie
Andy Bittle
Delores Borek
Ted Borek
Maureen Buchanan
Arlene Esslinger
Scott Garrity
Sybil Goodman
Lee Gothier
Paula Griffin
Deborah Harvey
Vern Johnson
Kathie Judkins
Kate Kochis
Shawn McLoughlin
Jennifer Mueller
Dale Nelson
Bob Orlando
Felix Power
Karen Rosenbloom
Sandy Schmidt
Helen Sikorski
Paula Stein
Craig Sterlace
Alana Tomasso
Phil Trego
Ardith Tromley
Margie Trumbull
Angelika Wanless
Rhonda Wiggins
Judy Zlock
NOTE: THE CHAMBER IS
IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CONTACT TESS AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE.
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Contact Us
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Siesta Key Chamber of
Commerce, Inc.
5118 Ocean Boulevard
Siesta Key, FL 34242 USA
phone 941.349.3800
fax 941.349.9699
info@siestakeychamber.com
www.siestakeychamber.com
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