Calendar

Big Business Expo, Networking Event Set for Nov. 7

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Manatee Chamber of Commerce event draws more than 150 exhibitors and 1,000 attendees.

08/27/2018 By Staff

Labor

Manatee School District Strikes Tentative Deal with Teachers' Union

If the agreement is approved, the salary for a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree would rise from $38,285 to $39,094.

11/21/2017 By staff

Networking

Business Groups Hold Expo Nov. 28

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce are partnering to present the East Meets West Regional Business Expo.

11/20/2017 By staff

Honors

Manatee Chamber Celebrates Top Small Businesses

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce honored four winners at its 38th annual small business of the year awards.

08/11/2017 By staff

Openings

Manufacturer Looking to Hire

The manufacturing company Comandulli North America is holding a hiring event on Wednesday, April 26.

04/19/2017 By staff

Hiring

South County Job Fair Wednesday

Sarasota County's Human Resources Department is holding a job fair that caters to south county residents on Wednesday, March 8.

03/03/2017 By staff

Jobs

Home Depot, Culver's, Spectrum and More Holding Hiring Events This Week

CareerSource Suncoast is helping organize a number of hiring events taking place this week.

02/13/2017 By staff

Networking

Business Alliance Holds Luncheon Meeting Jan. 25

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will welcome its 2017 Board of Directors at its Annual Membership Luncheon, which runs 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

01/20/2017 By staff

Nonprofits

Financial Help Nonprofit Folded Into Family Assistance Organization

The Manatee Community Action Agency, a nonprofit that provides services to thousands of families in five counties, recently announced that Suncoast Community Capital, a financial and tax assistance nonprofit, has joined the organization.

01/04/2017 By staff

Giving

Workforce Development Program Receives $100,000 Donation

United Way Suncoast recently provided $100,000 in funding to the workforce development organization CareerEdge Funders Collaborative.

12/09/2016 By staff

Events

College Hosts Career and Hiring Event Wednesday

Manatee Technical College is holding its third annual Career and Hiring Fest from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast.

12/06/2016 By staff

Finance

Bank Named Top Local Lender for Small Business Administration Loans

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida announced Monday that it achieved the rank of top lender in dollar volume of U.S. Small Business Administration loans for the most recent fiscal year.

11/14/2016 By staff

Events

Keiser University Hosts Career Fair Aug. 23

The fair is intended to recruit qualified candidates for business, legal, technology, culinary, baking, pastry, health, sports medicine, fitness and sports management professions.

06/22/2016 Research by staff

Data

Sarasota Ranked as Best Florida City 'for Finding a Job'

Analysts compared 130 Florida cities using 16 relevant metrics to evaluate each city's job market and socioeconomic environment.

06/16/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Samaritan Counseling Adds Two Staffers

Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast recently hired two new staff members: Linda Martin and Rev. William Clough.

06/13/2016 Research by staff

New hires

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative Adds New Program Manager

Carolyn Angiolillo will coordinate employer workforce partnerships and the Bridges to Careers program and will also manage internship opportunities.

06/10/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Gateway Bank Announces Appointments, Promotions

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida recently announced several new appointments and promotions.

05/27/2016 Research by staff