Expo designed to Match Manatee Residents With Local Employers

Manatee County Commissioner, Robin DiSabatino, District 4, will host a Business Expo on September 17, 2011 at Bayshore Gardens Recreation Center, 6919 26th St. W. 

The objective of the District 4 Business Expo is to address current and future business and development opportunities in District 4 of Manatee County by connecting businesses with the education, training and work force resources available.

“District 4 offers an untapped resource to Manatee County that combines transportation, education, facilities and manufacturing capabilities with an available work force all in one location that can generate short and long term economic growth," DiSabatino said. "The zip codes for businesses in District 4 represent over 50 percent of the companies in Manatee County including most of the major manufactures, , universities, service providers, and retail facilities.  By harnessing these resources, District 4 has the potential to contribute significant growth to Manatee County by providing a desirable destination for businesses to locate their operations.”

The expo will include a "meet and greet" from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Immediately following there will be a presentation from guest speakers and a panel discussion.  

The event is free and open to the public.

Who should attend?

Anyone looking to promote their business, find a job, or make a career change should plan to attend

Speakers/Presenters include: Pat Neal of , Daniel Judge of Honeycomb of America, Mike Kennedy of , Sally Hill of and State Senate candidate Bill Galvano.

Businesses signed up to exhibit include: Digital Image Business Solution, Avon, Neal Communities, Tupperware, Sara Bay Real Estate, Pampered Chief, Aflac, Suncoast Community Capital, Honeycomb of America, Score, Mills/Gilbane Construction, Suncoast Work Force, , , Moore, Fowinkle, , Holiday Inn Sarasota/Bradenton Airport and the .

For information on the September 17 business expo or to reserve exhibit space click here or contact Commissioner Robin DiSabatino, at 941-745-3713 or robin.disabatino@mymanatee.org