Description

In its 35th year, the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Sarasota Business Awards recognizes member businesses with locally owned and operated businesses in ten categories. Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs. We thank the Berlin Foundation for lending his name and financial support to our Small Business Awards program. 

Venue: The Ora - 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Time: 11:00am - 1:15pm

Categories for Recognition:  

Large business (150+ employees), Medium business (25-150 employees), Small business (1-25 employees); Community Impact, Non-profit Organization, Minority Owned Business Award, Rising Star (within first 3 years in business), Woman Owned Business Award and Workforce Innovation and Hospitality Business of the Year Award. 

The event will begin with networking starting at 11 am, and at 11:30 am we will begin the awards program. The event will conclude at 1:15 pm. 

Complimentary valet will be available, as well as self-parking. Be sure to plan to arrive early, due to the high attendance for this event and possible traffic. 

Lunch: A plated meal is included with your ticket. Meal selection must be made at the time of registration.

Menu:

Entree (Gluten Free): Braised Beef Short Rib Mirepoix Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts 

or

Vegetarian (Gluten Free): Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Rollatini Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts 

or

Vegan (Gluten Free): Eggplant Puttanesca over Spaghetti Squash Served with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts 

~ Specialty Breadbasket (with Gluten Free Pappadum) 

Dessert: (Gluten Free) Key Lime Martini: Layers of Tart Key Lime Cream, Crunchy Hazelnut Dacquoise & Fresh Berries Topped with Torched Meringue & Garnished with a Chocolate Stick 

Served Coffee, Decaf & Tea

If you have any questions regarding this event, please email cljones@sarasotachamber.com.