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Letter From the Chairman
Thank you for visiting the Manatee Chamber of
Commerce website. The site is divided into four
parts:
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Community Information - Relocation, Real Estate,
Education, Government, Important Phone Numbers,
and More
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Chamber Information - Officers and Board of
Directors, Staff Contacts, Benefits of
Membership, How to Join, and Programs of the
Manatee Chamber
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Preferred Business Directory - Valuable
Information on Local Businesses and
Organizations
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Business Information - Getting Started in
Business, Free Local Job Posting Website, Etc.
This site
is your resource for living and doing business with
the Manatee Chamber's business community. I
encourage you to utilize it as your buyer's guide to
the Chamber members who provide goods and services
in every business category. You will find valuable
information about local businesses and organizations
that have made an investment in their business and
the quality of life of our community through
membership in the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Your
Manatee Chamber of Commerce is the proud winner of
the National Chamber of the Year Award and the only
three-time winner of the Florida Chamber of the Year
Award. Our leaders, members, volunteers and staff
are committed to "Strengthening Your Business and
Our Community." This positioning statement guides us
in a truly ambitious program of work that includes
priority focus on workforce housing and creating a
vibrant community that attracts and supports people
and businesses of all kinds. Participating in
Chamber programs and activities will benefit your
business and your bottom line. Our community's
quality of life is second to none. Here, residents
and visitors live and play in paradise.
This is
your Chamber, and I encourage you to get involved.
Your active participation in community and Chamber
activities will be rewarding to you and your
business. I hope to see you at one of our many after
hours, coffee clubs and events throughout the coming
year.
Your
award winning Chamber looks forward to our continued
partnership.
Sincerely,
John Rice
Chairman of the Board |