Chamber announces new Small Business Awards format

This year’s Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards presentation will be reminiscent of Oscar night.

“Our plan is to do a different, exciting awards presentation … like the Academy Awards, with last year’s winners presenting the awards,” said Chamber President Tom Aposporos.

The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets are $5, and the event will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

This year’s awards include a new category for non-profits.

Unlike previous years, this year the Chamber will not hold seminars throughout Small Business Week. Instead, according to Aposporos, seminars will be spread throughout the year to accommodate members’ schedules.

For information, call 383-2466 or visit longboatkeychamber.com.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].