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Manatee County Commissioner, Robin DiSabatino, District 4, will host a Business Expo on September 17, 2011 at Bayshore Gardens Recreation Center. The objective of the District 4 Business Expo is to address current and future business and development opportunities in District 4 of Manatee County by connecting businesses with the education, training and work force resources available.
According to Commissioner DiSabatino, ”District 4 represents a significant portion of Manatee County’s business owners that provide jobs for our suncoast residents. I am committed to improving the quality of life in District 4 by providing business growth opportunities that can create jobs and support economic development.“ Commissioner DiSabatino continues ”District 4 offers an untapped resource to Manatee County that combines transportation, education, facilities and manufacturing capabilities with an available work force all in one location that can generate short and long term economic growth. The zip codes for businesses in District 4 represent over 50 percent of the companies in Manatee County including most of the major manufactures, the airport, universities, service providers, and retail facilities. By harnessing these resources, District 4 has the potential to contribute significant growth to Manatee County by providing a desirable destination for businesses to locate their operations.“
Who should attend? Open to the Public: Anyone looking to promote their business, find a job, or make a career change should plan to attend
Speakers/Presenters include:
Pat Neal – Neal Communities
Daniel Judge – Honeycomb of America
Bill Galvano – Senate Candidate
Mike Kennedy - Suncoast Community Capital
Sally Hill – Suncoast Workforce
Current Exhibitors include:
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Digital Image Business Solutions
Avon
Neal Communities
Tupperware
Sara Bay Real Estate
Pampered Chief
Aflac
Suncoast Community Capital
Honeycomb of America
Score
Cheri Coryea - Neighborhood Services
Mills/Gilbane Construction
Suncoast Work Force
Central Economic Development Center, Inc.
Waste Pro
Moore, Fowinkle, Schroer Insurance
Holiday Inn Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
Manatee County & Convention Center
And MoreÉÉÉ
When: Saturday, September 17
Where:2011 Bayshore Gardens Recreation Center, 6919 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL, 34207
Agenda:
10:00 to 11:00 am - Meet and Greet
11:00 to 2:00 pm – Guest Speakers & Panel Discussion
For additional information on the September 17 business expo or to reserve exhibit space CLICK HERE or contact Commissioner Robin DiSabatino, at Tel: 941-745-3713 or robin.disabatino@mymanatee.org
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As the transportation arm of the corporation, Saddle Creek Transportation provides asset- and non-asset-based solutions, including transportation management, brokerage services and freight bill pay and audit services. In addition, the company operates its own fleet of trucks in six locations stretching from Florida to California.
”The significant growth and increasing complexity of our transportation solutions demand strong leadership,“ said Cliff Otto, president of Saddle Creek Corp. ”Mike has proven himself to be that leader. Under his guidance, Saddle Creek Transportation has experienced tremendous growth by delivering superior service, operating safely, and consistently satisfying our customers. We look forward to continued growth and service excellence as Mike assumes this new role.“
DelBovo has been part of the Saddle Creek leadership team for 14 years and has held positions in marketing and business development before moving on to transportation. His previous experience includes positions at Schneider National Inc. and Dart Transit Company.
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The Sarasota Orchestra announced today that Dirk Meyer will assume the role of associate conductor. His responsibilities will focus on the professional orchestra during the transition and search period for a new music director.
Meyer joined the Sarasota Orchestra in 2006 as assistant conductor. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master’s degrees in orchestral conducting from Michigan State University, where he served as Assistant Conductor of the MSU Opera Theatre. He also holds Bachelor’s degrees in both music and philosophy from Germany’s Folkwang Conservatory.
The Sarasota Orchestra also announced the appointment of two new youth orchestra conductors for the coming season. There are five levels of ensembles in the Orchestra’s youth program.
Robert Lambert will lead the Youth Philharmonic, the highest level ensemble in the Sarasota Orchestra’s youth program. Lambert is the Director of Winds & Percussion at Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland, Florida. He also teaches AP Music Theory at Harrison and serves as an adjunct faculty member at various local post-secondary institutions. In 2010, Lambert travelled with Harrison’s school symphony to La Croix Valmer, France for the Festival des Anches d’Azurl. Lambert holds a Master of Music degree in instrumental conducting from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of music education from Florida Southern College.
Emily Suydam was named the new conductor for the Chamber Strings. Suydam joined the faculty at Electa Lee Middle School as orchestra director in 2005, where she teaches fiddling and instrument technique and conducts the school’s chamber orchestra. She received her Bachelor’s degree in music education from Florida State University. Suydam is also a faculty member in the Orchestra’s summer music camp.
Victor Fernandez will be conducting the Youth Symphony. He previously led the youth orchestra’s Chamber Strings ensemble. Fernandez is the director of orchestras at Booker Middle School. He holds a Bachelors degree in music education and a Master’s degree in music education from Florida State University.
Rounding out the faculty for the Orchestra’s youth program will be returning conductors and veteran educators Susan Heinz, Cynthia Wiley and Beverly Boardman.
”We are thrilled to have on our faculty music educators from the two arts magnet schools in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This illustrates the exceptional credentials of our youth educators and provides a wonderful opportunity to foster involvement with the public schools,“ said Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the Sarasota Orchestra.
Three new exhibits will open at Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Avenue East, in Bradenton, Florida on Saturday September 10, 2011.
The first of the trio is ”Pioneer Voices“
They came from all walks of life: merchants and seamen, farmers and preachers, the young and the old. The earliest residents of Manatee Village viewed this area as a promised land, a place for new beginnings. Wars and wild beasts, hurricanes and depression, sickness and sorrow could not deter them from putting down roots in this area - one of the oldest interior settlements of Florida. The exhibit highlights the lives of just some of these early pioneers whose fascinating stories inspired the Park’s cemetery tour dramatization titled ”Spirit Voices from Old Manatee“ to be performed at the Old Manatee Burying Grounds this fall. On display are research sources used in script development for the characters. Viewers can see portraits and study copies of land deeds and marriage records, early maps, business invoices, a yellow fever immunization card, and read moving excerpts from family letters that give insight into the period of history from 1840 – 1900.
”Vintage Vogue: Part I“
”Vintage Vogue: Part I“ is the first of an exhibit series drawn from the permanent collection of the Manatee County Historical Commission. Throughout the next year, fashion artifacts and tableaus will rotate as the series advances in time. Part I represents fashions from the mid to late Victorian era from 1860 to 1900. Queen Victoria, herself a fashion trend setter, was serving what was to be a 63 year reign as monarch of Great Britain. The sewing machine had recently been invented and vivid new synthetic dyes were becoming available. The ”Godey’s Lady’s Magazine and Book“ was fast becoming one of the leading lady’s magazines in America, featuring many tinted fashion plates. Women of the period were quite fashion conscious.
Viewers will delight in the unique colors, patterns and hand-tailored work, many beset by ornate detail. They will notice more jackets on display than skirts. This is because skirts usually had ample yardage that could be dismantled and recycled to make new garments. The oldest garment is a plaid top and dress outfit estimated to be from the civil war period. Also on display will be a vast array of ladies gloves, many with exquisite and delicate finery.
A side note on the development of the show was shared by Curator Phaedra Rehorn. After sifting through archival boxes containing carefully wrapped garments preserved in acid-free tissue to select clothing to represent the period, she was hard pressed to find a mannequin sized to display the artifacts. ”Waistlines back then were incredibly small. Even after a child’s size 12 mannequin was brought in, it was still too big to accommodate clothing worn by the diminutive figures of yesteryear.“
”Jr. Cow Hunters Corner“
Another new exhibit, of special interest to youth, is the ”Jr. Cow Hunters Corner“ – located in the Florida Cattle Room. A hands-on interactive display area, custom designed for exploration by tots and primary school children, it offers young ones coloring pages, a dress-up trunk, a cattle brand match game and other engaging tasks. All activities are intended to emphasize what the cattle industry meant to Manatee County’s development and the livelihood of many early settlers.
The Museums exhibits are located on the second floor of the Wiggins General Store. There is an elevator in the building, ”please see staff for assistance“. Parking and admission to the Park and Exhibits is free.
After 3 years of board involvement and great leadership, David Cumberland has tendered his resignation as Board Chair, effective Monday, August 29th. The Chamber would like to thank David for the years of volunteerism, service and guidance that he has dedicated to this Chamber. David will stay involved with the Board as Past President.
Effective immediately Joe Mercado will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. ”I am excited about the opportunity“ said Joe Mercado. ”Our focus will continue to be: Better Business, Better Community. The Latin Chamber is a catalyst - a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community and this Chamber is looking forward to making a difference“.
The following changes were voted on and adopted by the Board: Jason Fromi, Vice-chairperson; William English, Treasurer; Victor Harris, Secretary and Ervin Helmuth, Board Director. Fermin ”JJ“ Miranda will stay on as Past President for the remainder of this year with Jim Delgado as Legal Counsel.
This is a working Board and we are actively seeking to grow in size. The board will be looking for candidates through the end of October. The Board encourages any candidates who are interested in becoming Board members and who want to volunteer to please contact Jason Fromi at vp@latinchamber.org.
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