BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Shumaker Chamber University: Built for the Storm presented by Matt Cremers DESCRIPTION:Built Through the Storm: Why Tough Times Create Strong Businesses\, Strong Leaders\, and Stronger Lives Presented by Matt CremersEvery business owner\, professional\, and leader eventually faces a storm.A difficult economy. Lost clients. Unexpected setbacks. Personal challenges. Health issues. Team conflicts. Uncertainty about what comes next.The difference between those who merely survive and those who emerge stronger is not the absence of adversity it's how they respond to it.In this highly engaging and interactive presentation\, speaker\, business owner\, Team USA athlete\, and resilience advocate Matt Cremers shares powerful lessons learned through entrepreneurship\, athletics\, leadership\, and personal adversity. Through storytelling\, audience participation\, practical exercises\, and memorable visual analogies\, attendees will discover how challenges can become catalysts for growth rather than obstacles to success.Using powerful contrasts as between the oak tree and the palm tree\, attendees will learn why flexibility\, adaptability\, and perseverance are often more valuable than strength alone. Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to navigate uncertainty\, maintain momentum during difficult seasons\, and lead with confidence when circumstances are at their toughest.Attendees Will Learn How To:Reframe adversity as an opportunity for growth and developmentDevelop a resilient mindset during challenging business and personal seasonsStay productive and focused when results are slow or obstacles ariseBuild habits that create long-term success and consistencyAdapt to change without losing sight of goals and visionLead themselves and others through uncertainty with confidenceTurn setbacks into future strengths and competitive advantagesWho Should Attend?Business owners and entrepreneursManagers and team leadersSales professionalsSmall business professionalsChamber membersAnyone facing challenges\, transition\, or growth opportunities in their professional or personal lifePresentation StyleThis is not a lecture.Attendees will participate in thought-provoking discussions\, brief interactive exercises\, and real-world reflections designed to create lasting impact. Participants can expect an energetic\, uplifting\, and practical experience that combines humor\, storytelling\, audience engagement\, and actionable strategies.Key Visual ThemesPalm Tree vs. Oak Tree ResilienceStorm Clouds and Sunshine After the StormLighthouse Navigation Through Rough SeasGrowth Beyond the Comfort ZoneBuilding Strength Through ResistanceTakeawayStorms are not interruptions to success they are often the very thing that creates it.Attendees will leave with a renewed perspective\, practical resilience strategies\, and the confidence to face future challenges with greater strength and purpose.Our Speaker: Matt CremersMatt Cremers is a business leader\, entrepreneur\, endurance athlete\, and motivational speaker whose life and career have been defined by overcoming adversity and helping others do the same.Over the past three decades\, Matt has built and led multiple successful businesses\, managed sales teams\, coached athletes\, and spoken to professional organizations on leadership\, perseverance\, and personal growth. His entrepreneurial journey includes growing Athletic organizations to more than 5\,000 students across five locations\, leading sales organizations in the insurance industry\, and serving in numerous leadership roles within business networking and community organizations.A member of Team USA at the World Triathlon Championships\, Ironman finisher\, and NCAA collegiate track athlete\, Matt has spent a lifetime learning that growth rarely happens inside our comfort zones.Drawing from personal experiences that include business challenges\, loss\, family struggles\, endurance sports\, and rebuilding through difficult seasons\, Matt's signature presentation\, Built Through the Storm\, delivers practical strategies for navigating adversity with resilience\, perspective\, and purpose.His mission is simple: to help individuals\, leaders\, and organizations emerge stronger from life's storms and discover the opportunities hidden within their greatest challenges.Questions? Contact Celeste Lloyd-Jones at cljones@sarasotachamber.comWe look forward to seeing you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Built Through the Storm: Why Tough Times Create Strong Businesses\, Strong Leaders\, and Stronger Lives Presented by Matt Cremers

Every business owner\, professional\, and leader eventually faces a storm.

A difficult economy. Lost clients. Unexpected setbacks. Personal challenges. Health issues. Team conflicts. Uncertainty about what comes next.

The difference between those who merely survive and those who emerge stronger is not the absence of adversity&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s how they respond to it.

In this highly engaging and interactive presentation\, speaker\, business owner\, Team USA athlete\, and resilience advocate Matt Cremers shares powerful lessons learned through entrepreneurship\, athletics\, leadership\, and personal adversity. Through storytelling\, audience participation\, practical exercises\, and memorable visual analogies\, attendees will discover how challenges can become catalysts for growth rather than obstacles to success.

Using powerful contrasts as between the oak tree and the palm tree\, attendees will learn why flexibility\, adaptability\, and perseverance are often more valuable than strength alone. Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to navigate uncertainty\, maintain momentum during difficult seasons\, and lead with confidence when circumstances are at their toughest.

Attendees Will Learn How To:

Who Should Attend?

Presentation Style

This is not a lecture.

Attendees will participate in thought-provoking discussions\, brief interactive exercises\, and real-world reflections designed to create lasting impact. Participants can expect an energetic\, uplifting\, and practical experience that combines humor\, storytelling\, audience engagement\, and actionable strategies.

Key Visual Themes

Takeaway

Storms are not interruptions to success&mdash\;they are often the very thing that creates it.

Attendees will leave with a renewed perspective\, practical resilience strategies\, and the confidence to face future challenges with greater strength and purpose.

Our Speaker: Matt Cremers

Matt Cremers is a business leader\, entrepreneur\, endurance athlete\, and motivational speaker whose life and career have been defined by overcoming adversity and helping others do the same.

Over the past three decades\, Matt has built and led multiple successful businesses\, managed sales teams\, coached athletes\, and spoken to professional organizations on leadership\, perseverance\, and personal growth. His entrepreneurial journey includes growing Athletic organizations to more than 5\,000 students across five locations\, leading sales organizations in the insurance industry\, and serving in numerous leadership roles within business networking and community organizations.

A member of Team USA at the World Triathlon Championships\, Ironman finisher\, and NCAA collegiate track athlete\, Matt has spent a lifetime learning that growth rarely happens inside our comfort zones.

Drawing from personal experiences that include business challenges\, loss\, family struggles\, endurance sports\, and rebuilding through difficult seasons\, Matt&rsquo\;s signature presentation\, Built Through the Storm\, delivers practical strategies for navigating adversity with resilience\, perspective\, and purpose.

His mission is simple: to help individuals\, leaders\, and organizations emerge stronger from life&rsquo\;s storms and discover the opportunities hidden within their greatest challenges.

Questions? Contact Celeste Lloyd-Jones at cljones@sarasotachamber.com

We look forward to seeing you there! \;

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