2026 Headliners Luncheon: State of the Cities
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
Location
IMG Academy Golf Club
4350 El Conquistador Pkwy
Bradenton, FL 34210
Fees/Admission
$50 Manatee Chamber and MYP Members NOTE: Walk-ins (without a reservation) may not be able to be accommodated due to event and catering logistics.
$100 Non-Members
$240 Reserved half table of four with priority seating together
$280 Reserved half table of five with priority seating together
$2,500 Annual Corporate Sponsorship that includes two seats at each event in 2026 as well as significant exposure throughout the year through Chamber and event promotion
Cancellations after January 5 must still be paid as guarantees will have been made on your behalf with our event venue/caterer. Thank you for your understanding.
Contact Information
Karla Fernandez, (941)748- 4842 ext.235
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Description
Join us for our first Chamber Headliners luncheon of 2026 to hear a "State of the Cities" address. Decisions made at the local level impact our daily lives and local policies are key to meeting challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. Sharing the voice of business is an important advocacy role for our Chamber as is connecting our members to elected leaders.
We have invited the Mayors from the Cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, and Palmetto to join us. Come learn from these local leaders and share your thoughts on what makes our region the ideal destination to visit, live, work, play, and own a business.
Invited and/or confirmed speakers are:
Mayor Gene Brown, City of Bradenton
Mayor John Chappie, City of Bradenton Beach
Mayor Judy Titsworth, City of Holmes Beach
Mayor Ken Schneier, Town of Longboat Key
Mayor Mark Short, City of Anna Maria
Mayor Dan West, City of Palmetto
The Manatee Chamber's Headliners luncheons offer key insights into important business and community topics while providing valuable networking opportunities. Individual open seating reservations are available, as are full and half-tables for reserved, guaranteed seating together.
