Main Calendar
Main Calendar
June 2025 Luncheon - Lessons from the Eye of the Storm: Business Hurricane Preparedness
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
As hurricane season kicks-off in June, join us for an informative panel to hear lessons learned, best practices and what resources are available from some of our small and large business partners as we prepare for an active storm season.
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
LWRBA School Supply Drive
12:00 AM
Help Students Start the School Year Strong! Support our School Supply Drive by donating new school supplies or sponsoring a backpack for elementary, middle, and high school students in need.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
July 2025 Networking Social at Bad Ass Coffee
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Kick start your summer morning with your Alliance friends at Bad Ass Coffee on the first Wednesday of the month from 8:00-9:30am. Enjoy samples of their delicious bites and coffee. Door prizes welcome!
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
Small Business Bootcamp: Grow. Scale. Protect.
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for a dynamic three-part training program designed to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses with the essential tools to expand their business, optimize operations, and safeguard their success.
July 2025 Lunch with Ranchers - Waterlefe Golf Club
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Connect with other professionals in Lakewood Ranch dedicated to promoting one another over lunch! Hosted this month at Waterlefe Golf & River Club, this is a perfect opportunity to expand your network and build rapport with like-minded individuals
Liberty Savings Bank Ribbon Cutting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Come meet local leaders and enjoy light bites, coffee and refreshments. We'll also be giving away some fun door prizes! We'd love to see you there. Please RSVP
July 2025 YLA Networking Social at Tweeds Suit Shop
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of networking with Lakewood Ranch's Young Leaders Alliance at Tweeds Suit Shop! This is a great opportunity to build connections with fellow young professionals in the area. Light bites and a cash bar will be available.
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
July 2025 Breakfast Program with SHRM Sarasota - Generative AI Training: A Masterclass for HR Integration
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Check-in, Breakfast & Networking 8:00-8:30AM Program 8:30-10:00AM. As businesses navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape, the strategic adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) stands as a pivotal factor for success.
August 2025 Alliance All Access
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Maximize Your Membership! You've joined, but now what? Don't worry, we've got you covered! This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn about all the benefits, resources and tools available to you as an Alliance member. Has your ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
Leadership Academy - Fall 2025
12:00 AM
BECOME THE LEADER YOUR TEAM NEEDS TODAY Gain the leadership, communication, and connection skills you need to motivate and engage your employees in 2024. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY? Leaders know that the ...
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
August 2025 Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-in & Networking 11:30AM-12:00PM Program 12:00-1:00PM Join us for an engaging luncheon designed to bring together business professionals from across the region. Enjoy a catered lunch, hear from guest speakers on timely topics, and ...
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
September 2025 Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-in & Networking 11:30AM-12:00PM Program 12:00-1:00PM Join us for an engaging luncheon designed to bring together business professionals from across the region. Enjoy a catered lunch, hear from guest speakers on timely topics, and ...
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
October 2025 Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-in & Networking 11:30AM-12:00PM Program 12:00-1:00PM Join us for an engaging luncheon designed to bring together business professionals from across the region. Enjoy a catered lunch, hear from guest speakers on timely topics, and ...
36th Annual Hob Nob
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Grab your western wear and come out for a hog-killin' good time with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance for the 36th Annual Hob Nob BBQ event.
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
The 2025 Sandies Awards
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Every year, the Sandies recognizes members chosen by their peers for their remarkable talents, character, and commitment to the Alliance and community. “The Sandies” awards actively support and celebrate The ...
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
Alliance Kickstart
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumpstart your membership with this short Zoom training. This event is an opportunity for our new members to learn more and explore our portal. We will do a quick walk-through of the portal followed by an opportunity to ask questions about ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Membership Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The Membership team is focused on engaging and retaining our current members, as well as identifying and inviting new prospective businesses to become a members of the Alliance. This ...
Communications Committee Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Committee Meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on all communications and technology that help our members connect with each other, with the Lakewood Ranch Community and our region as a whole. The committee is ...
Community Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Committee works directly with our nonprofit members helping to foster relationships between nonprofit and corporate members and generating awareness of nonprofit members’ needs. The committee is also responsible for the ...
December 2025 Luncheon
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-in & Networking 11:30AM-12:00PM Program 12:00-1:00PM Join us for an engaging luncheon designed to bring together business professionals from across the region. Enjoy a catered lunch, hear from guest speakers on timely topics, and ...
Governmental Affairs Committee
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. The GAC committee is responsible for strengthening Alliance relationships with the all local, regional and state government officials. This committee stays at the forefront of all ...
Economic Impact Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is focused on strengthening Alliance relationships with the local Economic Development Corporations, with SMR and with local business owners. This committee is a resource of ...
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.
Events and Programming Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee meetings are open to members only. This committee is tasked with creating unique and special occasions that will provide opportunities for our members to connect and engage with one another.