March 3, 2010 – The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, a not-for-profit trade organization representing a cross-section of the Commercial Contracting Industry, partnered with General Contractor W.G.Mills, Inc. are participating in Barkitecture, a fundraising event for the Southeastern Guide Dogs. W.G. Mills, spearheaded this effort on behalf of the GCBX. W.G. Mills, Inc. [...]

18FEB2010 – Wesley Chapel, FL – The Pasco/Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the first organization of its kind in Pasco and Hernando counties.
“It is time for the Hispanic community in Pasco and Hernando Counties to pull together and create new opportunities for economic growth.” says chamber founder and President Rocio D. [...]

Lakewood Ranch, FL (March 2, 2010) – ShelterBox USA, an international disaster relief agency which provides shelter, warmth and dignity to displaced families, has announced that Alan Monroe will serve as the Communication Manager for the agency. Monroe brings a 5 year background in media and marketing to ShelterBox USA.
Monroe will be responsible for [...]

Sarasota, Florida – (March 1, 2010) – Cat Depot is pleased to announce it has been named “Best Animal Organization” and “Best Domestic Animal Rescue” in Sarasota’s Pets Choice Awards for 2010. The pet community had a chance to vote for their favorite people and favorite places in both Sarasota and Manatee counties; 20 [...]

Tampa, Fla. – With less than one month to go until Census Day on April 1, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce today announced its commitment to help the U.S. Census Bureau achieve an accurate count of our nation’s population. The Chamber confirmed its partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau in a resolution passed [...]

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 25, 2010) – The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce has hired Sally Rose Gruters as its new promotional director to help Chamber member businesses develop customized marketing plans through The Chamber.
A graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design and a fourth generation Sarasotan, Gruters brings more than 3 years of marketing [...]

SARASOTA, Fla. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has donated $5,000 to benefit Bradenton Branch YMCA Annual Scholarship Campaign.
“This generous contribution is an investment in our local children and families, whose lives will be enriched by attending the YMCA,” said Branch Executive Director, Adam Schrott. “We really appreciate Eaton’s commitment and support.”
The [...]

Tampa, Florida- The Board of Directors of Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. is proud to
inform the community in the Tampa Bay Area that, as of February 13, 2010, it has a new
Executive Board for the year 2010. The Honorable E. J. Salcines sworn in the new
Board at the Installation ceremony held at the Ybor Campus of [...]

Tampa, Fla. – The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored our community’s military personnel at the 2010 Military Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, February 16 at the Marriott Waterside. More than 500 attendees, including senior-level leaders of the U.S. Air Force, were in attendance.
Keynote speaker General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air [...]

BRADENTON, Florida – (February 18, 2010) – The Concession Golf Club has hired Steve Dirks as their new Director of Membership. Steve brings with him extensive experience in a variety of roles in the golf course industry, most notably in the area of Membership sales. For the last four years, he managed Membership [...]

Forum Truth is pleased to announce that it has added two well-known figures to its 2010 Speaker Series. Financial journalist Roger Lowenstein will be appearing on Tuesday, April 27 and political commentator Jonathan Alter has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 25. Both events will be at 7:30 at Holley Hall in Sarasota. Their appearances coincide [...]

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