The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization representing more than 2,000 businesses in Manatee County, Florida. It represents Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, and Longboat Key. The oldest business organization in the area, the Manatee Chamber was named the first National Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, and was recognized as Chamber of the Year by the Florida Chamber of Commerce an unprecedented four times due to its comprehensive program of work.