Sarasota News Leader
December 20, 2013
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Kevin Cooper, who previously held that post,
began work Dec. 2 as vice president for public policy for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of
Commerce. Cooper also has oversight of the
organization's Sarasota Tomorrow initiative.
The Siesta Chamber received 31 applications
from all over the United States, said Smith,
who is chairman of the selection committee.
Interviews in recent days have narrowed the
field to seven, he noted, adding he hopes the
committee members soon will reach a consensus on whom to hire.
Along with Smith, the committee members
are Maria Bankemper, general manager of
Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway hotel
and chairwoman of the Siesta Chamber;
Russell Matthes, co-owner of the Daiquiri
Deck and Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar restaurants
and past president of the Siesta Key Village
Association; Bob Stein, publisher of Siesta
Sand; and Alana Tomasso, the chamber's
chairwoman-elect, who is with Cunningham
Property Management.
and contributions," a news release says.
"Additionally, the Shining Star Award is presented to an exceptional employee nominated
by their employer, or an employer nominated
by one or more of their employees."
"Every year the Siesta Key Chamber of
Commerce recognizes two outstanding
member businesses and one member businessperson for his or her personal achievements
The awards will be presented at the Chamber's
Annual Meeting and Business Awards
Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. %
Mark Smith is chairing the committee seeking
a new executive director for the Siesta Key
Chamber of Commerce. File photo
Completed nomination forms must be
received no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 20. The
release says, "You can download a nominaSPEAKING OF THE CHAMBER …
tion form by clicking here, or pick one up in
The Siesta Key Chamber staff is reminding person by visiting the Chamber office."
everyone that it is accepting nominations for The Chamber headquarters is located in
the 2013 Business of the Year Awards until Davidson Plaza on Ocean Boulevard in Siesta
Friday, Dec. 20.
Village.
