Manatee Chamber of Commerce named Florida’s chamber of the year for 2022
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce has been named the Florida Chamber of Commerce of the Year for 2022 by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals.
It’s the fifth time the Manatee Chamber has received the award. It also received the award in 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2015.
“What an amazing honor! The Manatee Chamber is truly an exceptional organization,” Rick Bisio, owner of The Educated Franchisee and the Chamber’s 2022 chairman of the board, said in a statement.
“This award is a recognition of the important work the Chamber does on a daily basis. It reflects catalytic membership support, individual engagement, the highest level of professional contributions by our staff, and a community that coalesces to keep our region moving forward,” Bisio said.
Judged according to size, the Manatee Chamber won the Florida Chamber of the Year Award in the category of chamber of commerce with a budget of $1 million and over. Criteria included: accomplishments, financial stability, membership, government relations, strategic planning, technology, communications, special events, and innovation.
“We gratefully share this recognition with our 2,100 Chamber member businesses, organizations, and their employees, as well as with our board of directors and outstanding staff. It is also shared with the many leaders who came before us and have built the 130-plus year legacy of business leadership through the Chamber in our community,” Jacki Dezelski, president/CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, said in a release.
