Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

06/02/2026

It's a new month . . . Are you ready to meet some new members? 👀🤝✨

For a complete, up-to-date list, check out our Member Directory!: https://members.lwrba.org/directory

05/26/2026

Congrats to Envision Counseling Services LLC and J. Myrtle Training & Development Partners LLC on their recent ribbon cuttings! 🎉🎀✂️

Interested in hosting a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking with the Alliance? Let us celebrate with you! Click here to schedule your ribbon cutting today: https://www.lwrba.org/ribbon-cuttings/

Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, Your Observer.

05/22/2026

Did you get to learn about our regions current workforce efforts? 💼🎯

At this month's luncheon, Alliance members got to hear directly from the workforce frontlines as speakers Audra Danko from FCCI Insurance Group, Tommy Gregory from State College of Florida (Manatee-Sarasota) and Josh Matlock from CareerSource Suncoast shared their insights on our current labor market, what job seekers are looking for and the strategies businesses are using to stay competitive.

Missed this month? Join us at the next luncheon for an exclusive legislative wrap-up! Register today: https://members.lwrba.org/event-calendar/Details/june-2026-luncheon-state-of-the-region-sarasota-manatee-legislative-recap-1622959?sourceTypeId=Website

05/19/2026

Thank you to the Lieutenant Governor of Florida, Jay Collins, for coming to Lakewood Ranch for a small business round table with members of the Alliance! 🤝

The conversation focused on state wide policies that affect our business community.

05/18/2026

It's the reveal you've been waiting for . . . 👀🏆

The 2026 YLA Next Gen Awards Winners are here! Pictured left to right: Olivia Garcia, Jesslynne Quakkelaar, Gregory Alexandrea, Felipe Rojas, Kaitlyn Perez & Jacob Kinsel

Thank you to those who joined us last week in celebrating the young leaders that truly make a difference in our community. And, shout-out to the Presenting Sponsor, Lakewood Ranch, for giving us the support to make events like this possible.

05/14/2026

What's actually working in hiring? 🤔💼🎯

Hear directly from the front lines at our regional workforce panel featuring Josh Matlock from CareerSource Suncoast, Audra Danko from FCCI Insurance Group & Tommy Gregory from State College of Florida (Manatee-Sarasota)!

Don't miss out on learning with the Alliance by registering today: https://members.lwrba.org/event-calendar/Details/may-breakfast-program-workforce-2026-hiring-retention-training-in-a-tight-labor-market-1622956?sourceTypeId=Website

05/08/2026

Check out our CEO's article on why the Alliance celebrates new businesses in ! 👉

One of the best parts of what we get to do at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance (LWRBA) is celebrate new businesses as they open their doors. There’s just something about the energy and excitement that reminds you how much goes into starting something from the ground up.

05/07/2026

A fresh cup of coffee always tastes the best when you're connecting with other business professionals! ☕😋

A new month means new networking opportunities! Register for our upcoming events today: https://members.lwrba.org/event-calendar.

Thank you to Der Dutchman Sarasota for hosting our Ranchers.

05/06/2026

Our Careers in the Classroom, hosted at The Out-of-Door Academy, connected students with industry professionals in business, finance, professional services and healthcare. 🤝✨

At the Alliance, we strive to support our business community, including the leaders of 's future. That's why we give our members the connections, resources and advocacy they deserve! 🙌

Looking to learn something new from local, industry professionals? Join us this month at our upcoming Breakfast Program! Register today: https://members.lwrba.org/event-calendar/Details/may-breakfast-program-workforce-2026-hiring-retention-training-in-a-tight-labor-market-1622956?sourceTypeId=Website