The event featured S-One founders Ron Simkins and Art Lambert, pictured above, who started their first company, LexJet, in Sarasota in 1994. In 2012, the duo officially combined several other companies, Utopia Digital Technologies, Brand Management Group and ABAQA to form S-One Holdings Corporation. Last year, the S-One team launched its newest company, S-One Labels & Packaging.

S-One kicked off its 25th anniversary year by publishing its 2019 Culture Book, which features customer and employee stories, a look back at how S-One companies have impacted the printing industry, and how S-One has touched its local communities.

In Sarasota, S-One ramped up its fundraising efforts to benefit Sticks for Soldiers and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The company and its employees have raised $7,500 so far in 2019, with more special events planned throughout the year.

The company was thrilled this year to win two Stevie Awards from the American Business Awards. The winners were determined by the average scores of more than 200 professionals worldwide in the two-month judging process. S-One was honored in two categories:

• Company Book: Silver Stevie Award for the S-One 2019 Culture Book
• Innovation of the Year: Bronze Stevie Award for the launch of HP Recycled Satin Canvas

“To think we’ve made it to 25 years is just astounding,” says Lambert. “It’s been quite a ride, and we couldn’t have done it without all of our dedicated employees who show up every day and give it their all. They’ve not only created a excellent company, but an extended family, as well. Ron and I couldn’t be more proud.”

About S-One: S-One Holdings Corporation is a global holding company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., that oversees a number of subsidiary companies: ABAQA, Avatrex, Brand Management Group, LexJet, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging. Through its subsidiary companies, S-One has strategic alliances with Michelman, Toray America, Protect-all, Marabu Coatings, Vescom America, Fredrix Canvas, HP and KODAK.

Media Contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

Shore Dogs

Audiosphere

Jah Movement Raggae Band

Paige Merriman

Doug Burns

South Trail Band

The second annual Rock for a Cause event takes place Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, from 1 to 8 p.m. at Payne Park in Sarasota. During the day of the event, a voting platform will be opened so the public can choose their favorite band. The winner will be announced that evening and will receive $1,500. The winning band has pre-selected the local school’s music education program to receive a $3,500 donation, which will also be announced that evening.

This is an event for people of all ages and families alike, so please come out to support your local economy, local music scene, and help encourage people to visit and partake in activities Downtown Sarasota.

During the event, which runs from 3­–10 p.m. on Palm Avenue, the top six bands (chosen from online submissions) will compete for $1,500 cash prize and a chance to allocate $3,500 to the music department of a local school of their choice. The winning band will also come back and play the closing set. Vendors will sell products, food and beverages, and kids will have their own special area, too.

Bands that would like to compete can visit SRQRocks.com to submit two songs in audio or video format by Sept. 15. All genre, age and talent levels are encouraged to participate. Anyone can visit the page and vote for the band they’d like to see perform at the event. Follow all the updates on Facebook.

S-One’s own in-house band will perform before the six finalists take the stage, so be sure to save the date and join us for Rock for a Cause on Oct. 11.