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Manatee Chamber of Commerce Power Connection Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. at Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. $12. RSVP required; e-mail [email protected].

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Sarasota International Design Summit, Exploring the convergence of design and business at Ringling College of Art and Design. To register, visit www.sarasotadesignsummit.com.

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The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Investor Update Breakfast, 7:45-9 a.m. at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers.

To register, visit www.edcsarasotacounty.com.

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Venice Area Young Professionals Networking Event, 5:30 p.m. at Venetian Golf & River Club, 105 Pesaro Drive, Venice. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. For information, visit www.venicechamber.com.

12

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Annual Kick-off Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota.$35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.sarasotachamber.com.

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Greater Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce Meet the Rays Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Polo Grill Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers. For information, visit www.sarasotachamber.com or www.manateechamber.com.

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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Live!, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 3470 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. To register, visit

www.sarasotachamber.com.

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Englewood Cape Haze Chamber of Commerce Expo 2010, Friday, Expo Preview and Taste of the Chamber, 5-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, open to the public, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tringali Center, Englewood. For more information, call (941) 474-5511.

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Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Five, 5:30 p.m. at the Osprey Inn, 1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. For information, visit www.venicechamber.com.