BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260828T150000Z DTEND:20260828T173000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:46th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards DESCRIPTION:Be a Part of One of Manatee County's Most Anticipated Celebrations\n\nFor 46 years\, Manatee Chamber's Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards have celebrated the organizations that make Manatee County stronger through leadership\, innovation\, resilience\, service\, and community impact.\n\n\n\nMeet our 2026 Award Finalists!\n\nSmall Business Finalists:\n\nAginto - A Digital Agency\n\nAnanda Farms\n\nArtisan Pool and Design\n\nBlue Collar Roofing\n\nChicken Salad Chick\n\nClark Financial Partners\n\nCoastal Hearing Care\n\nDiscover Bradenton\n\nFiorelli Winery & Vineyard\n\nGame On Nation\n\nGulf Coast Music Therapy\n\nHensley Law Offices\n\nThe Made Clean Company\n\nMighty Dog Roofing\n\nThe Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley\n\nO'Bricks\n\nOwens Electric\n\nParkwood Dental\n\nParty Popping Events\n\nResults 1st\n\nSERVPRO of Bradenton\n\nTown Square at University Parkway\n\nVeith Engineering & Business Solutions\n\nYour Money Fast Tax Preparation Services\n\nZNS Engineering\n\n \n\nNon-Profit Finalists:\n\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast\n\nCat Depot\n\nHarbor58\n\nKeep Manatee Beautiful\n\nManatee Children's Services\n\nManatee Education Foundation\n\nManatee River Fair Association\n\nPalma Sola Botanical Park\n\nParenting Matters\n\nStillpoint Mission\n\nUnited Way Suncoast\n\n\n\nThis is more than an awards event\, it is one of the community's most respected recognitions for local businesses and non-profit organizations.\n\n\n\nExplore the excitement from last year:\n\nClick here to view the Photo Gallery from last year's event.\n\nClick here to view a list of Past Winners.\n\n\n\nAll 2026 Nominees\, Finalists\, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards.\n\n\n\nThe full list of honorees is below.\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\nPut Your Brand Front & Center\n\nSponsor the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards\n\nAlign your business with one of Manatee County's most respected celebrations of entrepreneurial excellence\, non-profit impact\, and community leadership.\n\n\n\nWhy sponsor?\n\n* Position your brand alongside excellence in business and non-profit leadership\n\n* Gain visibility through Chamber marketing\, digital promotions\, and event recognition\n\n* Reach influential business and community leaders\n\n* Demonstrate your support for a thriving local business community\n\n* Enjoy exclusive branding and VIP opportunities based on sponsorship level\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are limited\, with many categories offered on an exclusive basis. \n\nMany sponsorship categories are exclusive and filled on a first-come basis. Early commitment provides the greatest promotional visibility.\nCommunity Celebration Sponsor | $1200 (multiple available)\n\nShowcase your company's commitment to supporting local businesses\, non-profits\, and community leadership.\n\n-Reserved half table of 4\n\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nLights\, Camera & Action Sponsor | $1000\n\nHelp bring the event to life through the sights and sounds that create a memorable celebration experience.\n\n-Prominent 24x36 sponsor sign displayed \n\n-Reserved seating for 2\n\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nSupporting Sponsor | $850\n\nSupport an afternoon dedicated to recognizing excellence in Manatee County.\n\n-Reserved seating for 2\n\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nReserve Your Table/Seats\n\n(Please note these prices do not include the VIP Reception. See below for more details regarding the VIP Reception Add-On. Nominees that purchase event tickets will receive up to 2 complimentary VIP Reception admissions.)\n\nTable of 8: Member = $850 | Non-Member = $1000 \n\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table\n\nHalf Table of 5: Member = $525 | Non-Member = $650\n\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table\n\nIndividual Reservation: Member = $110 | Non-Member = $160\n\n-Open seating\n\n*Registration deadline is Friday\, August 14.\n\n\n\nVIP Reception Add-On | $40 per person\n\n-Includes access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event (10AM 11AM) featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas\n\nNominees will receive two complimentary VIP Reception admissions.\n\n\n\nPrinted Program Advertising Opportunities\n\nPromote your business in the official event program distributed to all attendees\n\n-Full Page\, Full-Color Ad | $400\n\n-Half Page\, Full-Color Ad | $250\n\n-Quarter Page\, Full-Color Ad | $150\n\nAd design services available\n\n*To check for available ad space\, please contact Tonya Kida directly at 941-748-4842\, ext. 122. We must have all ads by 5 PM on Tuesday\, August 18.\n\n\n\nAnnouncing the 2026 Honorees\n\nFor-Profit Businesses\n\n\n Aginto - A Digital Agency\n Ananda Farms\n Artisan Pool and Design\n Bella's Booth\n Belt Salon\n Blue Collar Roofing\n Bringman Roofing\n Centrus Financial Strategies\n Chicken Salad Chick\n Clark Financial Partners\n Coastal Hearing Care\n Compass Hotel by Margaritaville\n Custom ComTek\n Diane's Allstar Insurance Agency of Florida\n Discover Bradenton\n Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard\n Game On Nation\n Gotcha Covered of Bradenton\n Gulf Coast Music Therapy\n Hardball Law\n Hensley Law Offices\n JLS Remodeling Services\n Lanai Lifestyles\n Langdon Hall Assisted Living Facility\n Longboat Key Roofing\n Luhrsen Goldberg\n The Made Clean Company\n Manatee Digital Marketing\n McNary Law\n Mighty Dog Roofing\n The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley\n Oasis Home Collective\n O'Bricks\n Orange Blossom Coffee\n Owens Electric\n Parkwood Dental\n Party Popping Events\n Results 1st\n SaraMana Business Solutions\n SERVPRO of Bradenton\n Southernly Simon Apparel\n Supermarket Acapulco Tropical\n SWAT Networking - Successful Women Aligning Together\n Town Square at University Parkway\n Veith Engineering & Business Solutions\n Wade's Interiors\n Your Money Fast Tax Preparation Services\n ZNS Engineering\, LC\n\nNon-Profits\n\n\n Anchor House\n Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast\n Braden River Soccer Club/FL Premier SWFL\n Bring on the Ministry\n Cat Depot\n CES Academy\n Feeding Empty Little Tummies\n Freedom House - Bailes Consulting Services\n Harbor58\n Help to Home\n Keep Manatee Beautiful\n The Kind Mouse Productions\n Lighthouse Vision Loss Center\n Live Tampa Bay\n Loving Hands Ministries\n Manasota ASALH\n Manatee Children's Services\n Manatee Education Foundation\n Manatee River Fair Association\n Myakka Elephant Ranch\n Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy\n North River Prevention Partners\n One More Child\n Palma Sola Botanical Park\n Parenting Matters\n The Salvation Army\n Selah Freedom\n Solve Maternity Homes\n Stillpoint Mission\n United Way Suncoast\n Visible Men Academy\n We Care Manatee X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Be a Part of One of Manatee County'\;s Most Anticipated Celebrations

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For 46 years\, Manatee Chamber'\;s Small Business &\; Non-Profit of the Year Awards have celebrated the organizations that make Manatee County stronger through leadership\, innovation\, resilience\, service\, and community impact.
\n
\nMeet our 2026 Award Finalists!
\nSmall Business Finalists:
\nAginto - A Digital Agency
\nAnanda Farms
\nArtisan Pool and Design
\nBlue Collar Roofing
\nChicken Salad Chick
\nClark Financial Partners
\nCoastal Hearing Care
\nDiscover Bradenton
\nFiorelli Winery &\; Vineyard
\nGame On Nation
\nGulf Coast Music Therapy
\nHensley Law Offices
\nThe Made Clean Company
\nMighty Dog Roofing
\nThe Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley
\nO'\;Bricks
\nOwens Electric
\nParkwood Dental
\nParty Popping Events
\nResults 1st
\nSERVPRO of Bradenton
\nTown Square at University Parkway
\nVeith Engineering &\; Business Solutions
\nYour Money Fast Tax Preparation Services
\nZNS Engineering
\n \;
\nNon-Profit Finalists:
\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
\nCat Depot
\nHarbor58
\nKeep Manatee Beautiful
\nManatee Children'\;s Services
\nManatee Education Foundation
\nManatee River Fair Association
\nPalma Sola Botanical Park
\nParenting Matters
\nStillpoint Mission
\nUnited Way Suncoast
\n
\nThis is more than an awards event\, it is one of the community'\;s most respected recognitions for local businesses and non-profit organizations.
\n
\nExplore the excitement from last year:
\nClick here to view the Photo Gallery from last year&rsquo\;s event.
\nClick here to view a list of Past Winners.
\n
\nAll 2026 Nominees\, Finalists\, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 46th Annual Small Business &\; Non-Profit \;of the Year Awards.
\n
\nThe full list of honorees is below.
\n_______________________________________________________________________________
\nPut Your Brand Front &\; Center
\nSponsor the 46th Annual Small Business &\; Non-Profit of the Year Awards
\nAlign your business with one of Manatee County'\;s most respected celebrations of entrepreneurial excellence\, non-profit impact\, and community leadership.
\n
\nWhy sponsor?
\n* Position your brand alongside excellence in business and non-profit leadership
\n* Gain visibility through Chamber marketing\, digital promotions\, and event recognition
\n* Reach influential business and community leaders
\n* Demonstrate your support for a thriving local business community
\n* Enjoy exclusive branding and VIP opportunities based on sponsorship level
\n
\nSponsorship opportunities are limited\, with many categories offered on an exclusive basis. \;
\nMany sponsorship categories are exclusive and filled on a first-come basis. Early commitment provides the greatest promotional visibility.

\nCommunity Celebration Sponsor | $1200 (multiple available)
\nShowcase your company&rsquo\;s commitment to supporting local businesses\, non-profits\, and community leadership.
\n-Reserved half table of 4
\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nLights\, Camera &\; Action Sponsor | $1000
\nHelp bring the event to life through the sights and sounds that create a memorable celebration experience.
\n-Prominent 24x36 sponsor sign displayed
\n-Reserved seating for 2
\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nSupporting Sponsor | $850
\nSupport an afternoon dedicated to recognizing excellence in Manatee County.
\n-Reserved seating for 2
\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nReserve Your Table/Seats
\n(Please note these prices do not include the VIP Reception. See below for more details regarding the VIP Reception Add-On. Nominees that purchase event tickets will receive up to 2 complimentary VIP Reception admissions.)
\nTable of 8: Member = $850 | Non-Member = $1000 \;
\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table
\nHalf Table of 5: Member = $525 | Non-Member = $650
\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table
\nIndividual Reservation: Member = $110 | Non-Member = $160
\n-Open seating
\n*Registration deadline is Friday\, August 14.
\n
\nVIP Reception Add-On | $40 per person
\n-Includes access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event (10AM &ndash\; 11AM) featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas
\nNominees will receive two complimentary VIP Reception admissions.
\n
\nPrinted Program Advertising Opportunities
\nPromote your business in the official event program distributed to all attendees
\n-Full Page\, Full-Color Ad | $400
\n-Half Page\, Full-Color Ad | $250
\n-Quarter Page\, Full-Color Ad | $150
\nAd design services available
\n*To check for available ad space\, please contact Tonya Kida directly at 941-748-4842\, ext. 122. We must have all ads by 5 PM on Tuesday\, August 18.
\n
\nAnnouncing the 2026 Honorees
\nFor-Profit Businesses\n\n\nNon-Profits\n\n\n LOCATION:Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto\, FL 34221 UID:e.2475.53405 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260817T155002Z URL:https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/46th-annual-manatee-chamber-small-business-non-profit-of-the-year-awards-53405 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR