Yesterday, SRQ | The Magazine hosted a sold out SB2 breakfast, The Art of Corporate Philanthropy, at The Francis in downtown Sarasota. As guests filled their plates with a delicious spread morning favorites, Jeff Mayers of the Resort at Longboat Key Club welcomed those in attendance and spoke to the importance of company-wide giving. Introducing the keynote speaker, Steve Ellis of MGB Homes reiterated the importance of supporting worthy community causes before welcoming keynote speaker Connie E.W. Smith of Wells Fargo & Company to the stage. As a representative of one of the most charitable organizations in the state of Florida, Smith commented on the importance of both giving and investing in the community, and of giving resources that are valuable to the greater good. Panelists Kelly Caldwell (Caldwell Trust Company), Rod Hershberger (PGT Industries), Lisa Krouse (FCCI Insurance Group) and Aubrey Lynch (CS&L CPAs) spoke candidly about instilling a corporate culture of giving, recruiting future employees with heart for giving and the importance of relationships in establishing trust between charitable organziations and donor businesses. Stay tuned to SRQ Inside the Brand blog for a full recap of SB2.