Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Attention Business Owners, Non-Profit Organizations, HR Professionals, and more! The Department of Labor's recent FLSA rule expands overtime protections for many employees. Join our seminar to learn everything you need to know: - The new salary thresholds and their effective dates - What the new 3-year automatic update means to employers - A review of FLSA minimum wage and overtime requirements - The requirements of Florida's wage minimum law - How to manage exempt vs. non-exempt employee overtime wages - What employers need to do to comply by July 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025 - Best practices on how to handle recordkeeping requirements Don't get caught off guard! This seminar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the changing FLSA landscape and keep your business compliant. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/e-d9Xiue #FLSA #Overtime #WageandHour #HR #Compliance #FLSA

The workplace is often the front line when someone is struggling with mental health issues. Learn how to overcome myths and initiate conversations that guide individuals towards resources and professional help. Discover how to create a supportive work environment where seeking mental health assistance is encouraged, ultimately strengthening your company culture.

The Manatee Chamber's Technology Committee has designated the month of May as M-AI (May + AI) and is sharing tips on how software / websites you already use have artificial intelligence components built into them. Check out the video below where Kevin McNulty of NetWeave Social Networking discusses posting to LinkedIn using integrated and external AI. Keep an eye out for the mic drop at the end. Join us for our May 30 seminar "Increase Productivity with Artificial Intelligence". Register online here: https://bit.ly/ManateeMAI

Not sure how to contact reporters? Want tips on writing a press release? Wondering if your story is newsworthy? Hear from the experts on what they look for when reporting business news and feature articles.

Small Business Week – Day 3 Members of the Chamber's Small Business Council and Board of Directors joined our staff at the Manatee County Government, Work That Matters Commission Meeting for a proclamation designating the week of April 28 - May 4, 2024 as Small Business Week locally. Check out the video below and some photos in the comments!

Nominations Due by May 1st! Do you know a Champion of Healthcare? Help us honor the individuals, institutions, businesses, and programs that are making an impact on health and healthcare in Manatee County. Who can you nominate? Health professionals, community leaders, philanthropists, health and wellness teachers/instructors, researchers, non-profit organizations, schools, specific programs, volunteers, and the list goes on... let's celebrate the amazing people, programs, and organizations that keep our community healthy and the pursuit of wellness at the forefront! https://bit.ly/COHAwards24

Will you be joining us for "Demystifying Artificial Intelligence" on Wednesday, March 20? The future of artificial intelligence is as exciting as it is uncertain. From automated customer service to self-driving cars that relieve traffic congestion, new educational opportunities for students to healthcare options for individuals, AI holds the potential to revolutionize nearly every aspect of our lives and businesses.   However, this potential comes with significant challenges. Ethical considerations loom large. How do we ensure fairness and avoid bias in AI algorithms? What is the future of AI regulation and compliance? And worse, there seems to be a significant amount of noise either claiming current AI is all-powerful and will eliminate all jobs soon, or that it is entirely hype and will not affect our lives in any way. What's on the horizon with artificial intelligence for businesses and our community? Dr. John Licato, Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida and Director of the Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning (AMHR) Lab, will help demystify this technology and answer your questions on how AI may impact your organization in the near and more distant future.

The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect January 1, 2024 and impacts millions of small businesses across the U.S., may require your small business to report to the government information about ownership of your business. Join us for an informational session that will help you understand what the Act is, its impact on your business, what information needs to be reported, and more. This event is free for Manatee Chamber members, $30 for non-members. Avoid penalties, fines, and additional paperwork by ensuring you're set up correctly from the start! Click here to register:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that's laser focused on customer service and getting the job done? Join the Manatee Chamber's award-winning team and help serve more than 2,000 businesses in the greater Manatee region! https://lnkd.in/ekPbCcMh

We’ve invited leaders from the Cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, and Palmetto to join us for our first Headliners luncheon of 2024. Come learn from local leaders and share your thoughts on what makes our region a destination to visit, live, work, play, and own a business. The six cities located in Manatee County make decisions at the local level that impact our daily lives and local policies are key to meeting challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. This luncheon is a chance to network and connect, have a voice on issues that affect your business, and meet elected officials and their staff. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eyjW3V-C THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsors: Florida Power & Light, Manatee Memorial Hospital, The Mosaic Company, and Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee. And thank you to our Venue Sponsor, IMG Academy Golf Club.