SRQ Media is pleased to announce the full 2015-2016 SB2 season! This year, the symposium lineup will include an impactful presentation by a notable keynote speaker at each SB2 installment. While topics will cover everything from finance to philanthropy, each keynote presentation will feature relevant information with a regional focus and the priceless insights from a regional expert. Their broad understanding of each topic is astounding and we can't wait to hear their thoughts on of-the-moment issues facing our community, the wide-spread changes relative to the event's topic and industry, policy or social reform. The full season of topics and keynote speakers are listed below. For updates on local panelist participants, visit SRQSB2.COM and stay tuned on Inside the Brand. 

• September 24, 2015: Financial Forecast
  Jesse Panuccio, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 
• November 19, 2015: The Art of Corporate Philanthropy
  Connie Smith, SVP Community Affairs, Florida: Wells Fargo Government and Community Relationships Group
• January 28, 2016: Investing in the Arts
  Julia Forster, Director of Development; Spoleto Festival USA
• March 24, 2015: Foundations - Giving Basis
  David Biemesderfer, President/CEO Florida Philanthropic Network
• May 19, 2016: The Tourist Agenda
  Paul Phipps, Chief Marketing Officer; Visit Florida
• July 28, 2016: Inspiring Transformation
  Lilly Weinberg, Director of Community Foundations, Knight Foundation

The SB2 2015-16 Series is loyally supported by annual sponsors CS&L CPAs, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and The Resort at Longboat Key Club. Tickets are available for $35 per person SRQSB2.COM or $210 for the complete series, including two SB2 Cocktail Rumbles at the Powel Crosley Estate. Each symposium at The Francis includes a delicious breakfast buffet.