MISSION The mission of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and encourage business prosperity and to enhance economic development through advocacy, engagement and cooperation. DESCRIPTION The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the North Port area so that its citizens and all areas of its business Read more...

MISSION Empower and engage our REALTOR® community by delivering essential services, resources, education, and experiences that elevate member success and professionalism, while advocating for REALTOR® initiatives and private property rights. VISION We are an innovative and relevant association that elevates the standards of professional excellence, and are critical to our members’ success, while providing value to our community. DESCRIPTION The Read more...

VISION Ringling College of Art and Design will be the preeminent college of art and design in the world. MISSION Ringling College of Art and Design provides excellence in education; promotes innovation in art and design; and fosters the creative, intellectual, professional, and personal development of its students and the greater community at large. The College recognizes that scholars, artists, designers, Read more...

MISSION Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day! VISION To be the premier provider of education, empowering every student to thrive in the everchanging world through innovation and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota County Schools (SCS) boasts a vibrant educational landscape, catering to over 45,000 students across 56 Read more...

MISSION To improve the productivity and technological performance of the manufacturing sector in Sarasota and Manatee Counties through Advocacy, Networking, and Resources. DESCRIPTION Founded in 1971, SAMA is raising the standard of living, and improving quality of life in Sarasota and Manatee counties through the advancement of manufacturing. Members include manufacturers, and local education and workforce organizations. SAMA is part Read more...

MISSION It is the Sarasota/Manatee MPO’s mission to promote economic diversity, preserve environmental health, and create vibrant places. DESCRIPTION The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreement to provide a process for local governments within the region to coordinate with the Florida Department Read more...

MISSION To help small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through mentoring and education. DESCRIPTION SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for startups and established businesses, is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration with over 300 chapters and 11,000 volunteers nationwide. To support small business success, SCORE Read more...

MISSION SelectFlorida’s mission to is attract, retain, and create higher-wage jobs for Floridians by working closely with FloridaCommerce to achieve this goal. In pursuit of this important mission, SelectFlorida is proud to partner with a statewide network of economic development partners amplifying our impact. DESCRIPTION SelectFlorida, Inc. (SelectFL) was formed and founded in 2023 to absorb the state’s international commerce Read more...

MISSION The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses organized to encourage a strong local economy through marketing, member services, and tourism. DESCRIPTION The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based, 501(c)(6) organization. Consequently, we are led by a 15-member board of directors. Each board member serves a three-year term of service to the Chamber. Furthermore, Read more...