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45th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards

45th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards

Date and Time

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

Cocktail Reception begins at 4:00 PM followed by Awards Ceremony with hors d'oeuvres to celebrate all of our nominees, finalists and award winners.

Location

Bradenton Area Convention Center
1 Haben Blvd.
Palmetto, FL 34221

1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto FL 34221

Contact Information

Tonya Kida 941-748-4842 ext. 122
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Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Credit Union 1
Award Category Sponsors
Goodwill Manasota
Manatee Community Foundation
Oysters Rock Hospitality
Willis Smith Construction, Inc.
Bubbly Bliss Sponsor
Harbor Chiropractic
Sweet Treat Sponsor
Coastal Hearing Care
Entertainment Sponsor
Clark Financial Partners
Supporting Sponsors
Bradenton Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
David J Reali, CPA
Party Pro DJs
Print Sponsor
Minuteman Press of Bradenton
Greenery Sponsor
Juniper of Bradenton
Video Sponsor
ABC 7 - WWSB

Description

Join us as we celebrate local small businesses and non-profit organizations that exemplify the diversity, spirit, and community-mindedness that make Manatee County special.

All Nominees, Finalists, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 45th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards
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4:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
5:00 PM | Awards Ceremony & Hors D'oeuvres
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Premium Exposure, Preferred Seating, and More
Cocktail Reception Sponsor - $3000
- Logoed cocktail napkins provided from each bar
- Logo on drink ticket given to each attendee

- Sponsor recognition on all cocktail reception tables
- Sponsor signage at each bar
- Complimentary table of 8
- Full page, full color ad (5'' wide x 8'' high) in printed program
- Recognition in event social media posts
- Sponsor recognition on all event promotion
-
 Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
Award Category Sponsor (3 available) - $2500
- Stage Presence: opportunity to present one of the seven awards  
- Half table of 4

- Full page, full color ad (5'' wide x 8'' high) in printed program
- Sponsor recognition on all event promotion
- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
AV Sponsor - $1800
- Logo displayed on each slide throughout event presentation
- 24x36 AV Sponsor sign displayed
- Half Table of 4
- Half page ad (5'' wide x 3.95'' high) in event program

- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
Selfie Station Sponsor - $1500
- Sponsor Signage displayed at Selfie Station
- Logos displayed on Selfie Props

- Half table of 4
- Half page, full color ad (5'' wide x 3.95'' high) in event program
- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
Centerpiece Sponsor - $1500
- Sponsor recognition on each centerpiece
- Half table of 4

- Half page, full color ad (5'' wide x 3.95'' high) in event program
- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
Community Mindedness Sponsor - $1200
- Half table of 4

- Half page, full color ad (5'' wide x 3.95'' high) in event program
- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine
Supporting Sponsor - $850
- Reserved seating for 2

- Quarter page ad (2.453'' wide x 3.95'' high) in event program
- Sponsor recognition from podium, in event presentation, on Chamber website, and in Current magazine

Reserve Your Table/Seats

  • Table of 10: Member = $800 | Future Member = $900
    • ​Preferred seating, company recognition at table
  • Half Table of 5:  Member = $450 | Future Member = $550
    • ​Preferred seating, company recognition at table
  • Individual Reservation:  Member = $85 | Future Member = $100 
    • ​Parties greater than two not guaranteed to be seated together with individual reservations 
Reservations required. The deadline for cancellations with refund is 5:00 PM on August 1. After that date all reservations will be invoiced as guarantees will have been made on your behalf.

Printed Program Advertising Opportunity
* Full Page, Full-Color Ad | $400
* Half Page, Full-Color Ad | $250
* Quarter Page, Full-Color Ad | $150
Ad design services available upon request

 

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Phone:
941-748-3411

Email:
info@manateechamber.com

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Two Offices to Serve You

Bradenton Office:
222 10th St. W.; Bradenton, FL 34205

Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center:
4215 Concept Court; Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, a Florida Chamber of Commerce, is located in Bradenton, Florida and serves Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Parrish, and Myakka City. Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key are bi-County areas, split between Sarasota and Manatee. The area is considered part of the South Tampa Bay Region. We provide education and networking opportunities, job / employment assistance, and small business start-up counseling while working on community issues such as legislation, water, transportation, and general quality of life. The Manatee Chamber has a full-service Better Business Council, Drug-Free Workplace Program.

EMAIL: info@manateechamber.com // PHONE: 941-748-3411 // HOMEPAGE: Manatee Florida Chamber of Commerce (www.ManateeChamber.com) Bradenton Office: 222 10th St. W.; Bradenton, FL 34205 | Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center: 4215 Concept Court; Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

MANATEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE // VOTED #1 FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Five-time Florida Chamber of the Year Winner and Recipient of the Inaugural National Chamber of the Year Award.

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