Bosses for Babies

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

Through Brittany's leadership at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, they emphasize a family-friendly work environment. This includes 4 weeks paid maternity leave plus the ability to add two weeks vacations and two weeks of sick leave. They have a flexible work schedule that features two days remote per week plus further flexibility during the summer months when the kids are off. They also close the office during school holidays. Children are allowed to come to the office when needed and they offer health insurance.

Bio

Brittany Lamont is the president/CEO of the Lakewood Ranches Business Alliance, a 600+ business organization focused on supporting businesses in the Manatee and Sarasota region. Before her current role, she spent over a decade at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Starting as an intern, she worked through various positions, leading to the Vice President role, focused on membership retention, engagement, events, and communications. 

She graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Marketing and Management. Brittany is an active member of the community serving as a Board Member for the Early Learning Coalition, Take Stock in Children Sarasota County, and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation. She is a past Board Member of the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, the Florida Public Relations Association, and the American Advertising Federation. Brittany’s most rewarding role is being a mother to her three children – Payton, Harper and David. Her weekends are spent enjoying time with family and friends.