Business support organization elects leadership

SARASOTA — Manasota SCORE, a local chapter of the national business support nonprofit, has elected its leadership team for the next year.

Dennis Zink was reelected to another term as chapter chair, William Murray was elected vice chair, Bob Bertelsbeck was reelected treasurer and Patricia Loftus was elected secretary. She will also retain her position as marketing team lead.

Manasota SCORE has won District Chapter of The Year for three consecutive years. This year, it received National Chapter of The Year for Mid-Size Markets.

“It has been my goal from the beginning to lead the Manasota SCORE chapter to become best in class,” says Zink in a statement.

Manasota SCORE has nearly 80 volunteers who provide education and mentoring services to people who are starting a new business or growing an existing business in Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to a press release.