When you have a diverse work background in both for and non-profit businesses you learn skills applicable to both worlds. A career move that eventually makes sense is to apply those skills in what may be the most diverse business association around — the local Chamber of Commerce. I’m pleased to welcome Ed Hill, Vice…

The booming Sarasota economy is a reflection of many things such as baby boomers retiring, and a wonderful climate with less congestion than larger, nearby cities. But with the great influx of new residents and businesses comes a challenge for the local Chamber of Commerce as they strive to respond to the increased demands of…

I’m definitely pro-man. After all, I am one. But I often think that many women have a superpower to balance work and family that I know I could never do. Imagine, you have three children all under six, plus you lead the top business association in the fastest-growing community in the United States — that’s…

I’ve always been a big believer in the local Chamber of Commerce.  For a few dollars a day any entrepreneur, business owner, manager, or executive can get access to hundreds of potential clients plus contacts hard to find on your own. To me, it’s the best deal around. In today’s episode, you hear from one…

Electronically we are more connected than ever… Facebook… LinkedIn… Instagram… Twitter. There are no shortages of social sites for us to promote our interests. But what about true connections? The type where you’re having eyeball to eyeball conversations about your future? Or where you want to take your work? What about connecting with others on…