Meet the Ambassadors
Providing an Experienced Perspective
Ambassadors
At the Manatee Chamber, we want to make sure everyone feels welcome and knows how to access the many benefits of membership. The ambassadors below are matched with new members to provide a seasoned perspective and assistance to individuals interested in maximizing their investment in the Chamber.
Lori Abramson, RN, BSN
Business Solutions Consultant
LegalShield / IDShield
248-672-1688
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Legal and Identity Protection Service Plans/Benefits.
Wade Hamilton
Community Manager
Connect Central
(941) 822-8722, ext. 1002
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Connect Central offers flexible workspace solutions for entrepreneurs, business professionals, and organizations of all sizes to meet or get work done. From meeting rooms to mailboxes, private offices to coworking, all located in the heart of Downtown Bradenton.
Karen Jordan
Owner / Operator
Chicken Salad Chick
(941) 739-6020
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We serve a twelve varieties of chicken salad made from scratch daily, soups, salads, turkey sandwiches, and desserts. Our restaurant is warm and inviting. We offer catering, 3rd party deliveries, phone-in, to go, and dine-in.
Samuel Jordan III
Branch Manager II
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
941-357-1922
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is dedicated to helping members and local businesses achieve financial well‑being through trusted relationships, financial education, and personalized solutions. Serving communities across Florida, we proudly live our people‑helping‑people philosophy by supporting the individuals and organizations that help our communities thrive.
Cherri Kessler
Vice President, Business Banker 3
Hancock Whitney Bank
941-714-3336
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Business Banker at Hancock Whitney Bank. Whether your business is well established, expanding rapidly or just starting out, I have convenient banking solutions that make sense for you.
Tom Machuga
President
Machuga Financial
860-610-0242
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We are an independent Wealth Management firm that specializes in helping individuals and closely held businesses achieve success in accumulating assets, optimizing retirement income and estate distribution.
Melissa Mclin
Owner/Operator
MM Print Designs and Blue Collar Roofing
941-720-5456
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Printing & Branding Services | Roofing Services
Phillip Stark
Vice President
941-757-2269
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Seasoned Retail Market Manager specializing in excellence in financial solutions for Business and Consumer clients by providing 5 star customer service with product and solution advice to meet their growing financial needs.
Judy Vobroucek
CEO / Owner
Discount Med Direct
(941) 803-7487
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Discount Med Direct is a discount, mail-order prescription service. With confusing co-pays, Medicare Part D doughnut holes, drugs being dropped from insurance companies, increase in pharmacy medications, lists of approved drugs, and a host of other barriers to finding affordable prescription drugs, you can rest a bit easier knowing that we are here to help. In many cases, we can find your medications for less than the cost of the insurance co-pays, show you a way to manage your Medicare Part D plan, and in summary find ways to save you money.
Terri West
Consultant Owner
Westcoast Business Solutions, Inc.
941-545-3102
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We offer several options of all Aspects of Business Consulting, Payroll, Benefits, Workers Compensation, PEO Consulting. We are able to work in multi states if the business owner has additional locations in the state of Florida or out of state.
Staff Liaisons
Kim Dalglish
Vice President of Membership
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Kristen Brusco
Member Services Coordinator
Manatee Chamber of Commerce