SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2022) – Ian Black, CCIM, partner at Ian Black Real Estate, has been elected to the board of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Black was nominated by the board and will serve a three-year term.
“Ian is a strong leader in our area and is known for his love and care for the Sarasota community,” said Heather Kasten, president and CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. “He also works with a plethora of diverse businesses throughout the area and has a good grasp on what local business professionals are looking for and how we can best serve them. We’re excited to welcome him to the board and look forward to the positive impact he will have on the organization.”
Black has been a member of the Chamber for 12 years and also serves on the Government Issues Council. As a board member, he will serve as an ambassador for the organization and support the Chamber’s mission to cultivate Sarasota’s prosperity and quality of life through its member businesses.
“The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is one of the top regional chambers in the country,” said Black. “It’s an honor to serve on the board and appropriately support the local business community and get involved in public affairs.”
Ian Black has been a prominent fixture in the Sarasota and Manatee County real estate market since the early 1980s. He opened Ian Black Real Estate in 2003 and since then has earned some of the most prestigious brokerage assignments in the area. In addition to his work with The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, he also serves as a board member of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.
About Ian Black Real Estate
Ian Black Real Estate (IBRE) is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm located in Sarasota, Fla. The firm is one of the largest commercial brokerage firms in Southwest Florida and boasts a deep knowledge of the commercial real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties and the surrounding area. For more information, visit ian-black.com.