Manatee Chamber Foundation
The Manatee Chamber Foundation has been established for the advancement of education and understanding of economics, matters of public concern, finance, housing, human relations, problems of minority groups, science and technology, economic planning and development, international relations and other subjects related to improved efficiency, development, and acceleration of both the quality and quantity of economic growth and employment opportunities through any activity which tends to promote understanding, unification, or improved relationships between different economic or ethnic groups.
Foundation Programs and Initiatives:
Leadership Manatee
Economic Impact Study of the Arts & Cultural Community
Manatee County Health Care Study
Education and Workforce Program, including Project TEACH, Real Life 101 and Financial Literacy
Foundation Officers and Board of Trustees:
Dr. J. Brian Murphy, President
William H. Sedgeman, Vice President
Robert P. Bartz, Secretary
Michael R. Pender, Jr., Treasurer
Robert G. Beck, Board of Trustees
Sandy Kirkpatrick, Board of Trustees
Reid Winder, Board of Trustees