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A Special Welcome To New Members
The Write Type Design Studio
Matt Young
P.O. Box 7123
Tampa, FL 33673
Ybor City Wine Bar
Jayme Kosar
1600 E. 8th Avenue,
Suite D-102
Tampa, FL 33605
Thank You To Renewing Members
Jack Fernandez
Tampa, FL 33602
Maria Pasetti
Tampa, FL 33607
A.J. Arango, Inc.
Xandra Alberdi
1516 E 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Clear Channel Outdoor
Alexis Sotolongo
5555 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33760
Crowbar
Tom DeGeorge
1812 North 17th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
Fifth Third Bank
Jose Cayon
2001 Adamo Drive
Tampa, FL 33605
Roche Surety, Inc.
Missy Martin
1910 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619
SunTrust Bank Tampa Bay
Wanda Antunez
1701 E 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Dawn Merritt
1101 W. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
The Fernandez Firm
Frank F. Fernandez, III
1922 East 4th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Tito's Hot Dogs
Nora & Cesar Ramos
302 W. Emma Street
Tampa, FL 33603
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Ybor Chamber Member Spotlight Ybor City just hosted the Annual Outback Bowl Parade on New Year's Eve. In its 27th year, the Outback Bowl is a favorite of not only Tampa Bay, but also teams from the SEC and the Big Ten Conference. This year's teams, the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Michigan State Wolverines put on a great show, not only on the field, but in Ybor City as well. Their fans were enthusiastic and arrived in great numbers and partied hardy in our Historic District. The parade was one of the best that Tom and I have seen in years, with great weather and even better fans. Not your typical Ybor parade, the Outback Bowl featured high school bands from around the country, as well as each Outback Bowl college band. There were even several Krewe's this year handing out beads. You can't have a parade in Ybor without beads. The Chamber's buddy at the Outback Bowl, Director of Sales, Jerry Kulig, keeps us up-to-date on everything Outback all year long. Tom, Tom and I have spent many a December 30th, putting up Outback Bowl sponsor banners on balconies throughout 7th Avenue. Such dedication! - Michele Keating Jerry Kulig, Director of Sales Outback Bowl 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 813-874-2695 www.outbackbowl.com |
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Upcoming Conventions
January 8-13 January 14-29 Estimated Attendance: 1700 HQ Hotel:Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina |
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Message From The Chair
ˇHola Ybor!
Happy New Year! There is something about a new year that can be invigorating, right? A new year gives us the opportunity to wash out the old and bring in the new. It marks the start of a new beginning filled with new goals, and of course, New Year's resolutions. Usually my resolutions are filled with both personal and business goals, probably much like everyone else. The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce has very much become a part of both my business and personal life over the past few years, so it seems only natural for one of my resolutions to gravitate in that direction.
In 2013, I want to focus on being a Chamber that better serves our members and our community. So with that being said, one of my New Year's resolutions is to make it a point to get out and about in the district to visit our members. I want to hear from you personally how the Chamber, and its Board of Directors, can better serve you. I want to build upon the relationships that already exist and more importantly, I hope to build new, long-lasting ones. So if you see me wondering about the district or enjoying myself in one of the many fine establishments that lace our streets, by all means, stop by to say hello - I love seeing old, familiar faces and I love meeting new ones!
In addition to my more informal, "Ybor-esque" methods of collecting information, the Chamber is going to continue these efforts with a Membership survey that will gradually be sent out to our members. We cannot grow as a Chamber or as a community without your feedback, so please take the time to tell us what we are doing right and what we can do to better serve you!
I wish you and your family a healthy, happy and prosperous 2013 and I look forward to sharing the many good times that are yet to come in this New Year! Until next time...
ˇViva Ybor!
Andrea Gonzmart
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Chamber HappeningsFebruary 12- Business Expo: Ybor at Work, 11:30AM- 2PM- The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Business Expo at the Columbia Restaurant in lieu of our regular luncheon. It is a great way to roll out new products, services and initiatives as you kick off the new year! Show attendees what "Ybor at Work" looks like by reserving your space with Anna Ramos at 813.248.3712 x 22. February 23- The 66th Annual Fiesta Day, Sat. 11AM- 6PM- The chamber is gearing up to share Ybor's authentic culture with the bay area with a day filled with food, fun, and entertainment. This free, family oriented "street festival" takes place on Ybor's famed 7th Avenue and draws an estimated 20,000 people annually! To reserve your vendor space please call Michele Keating at 813.248.3712 x25
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New Year Kicks Off With
Wild Luncheon
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Left to Right- Craig Pugh (Exec. Dir. & CEO of Lowry Park Zoo), Tom Keating (Pres. & CEO of the Ybor City Chamber) & Charles Pesano (Exec. Dir. of the Florida State Fair Authority)
Photo Courtesy of Frederick Communications & Consulting, LLC
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    Guest Luncheon Speaker Craig Pugh, Executive Director & CEO of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Animal Ambassador Manager, Melinda Mendolusky and Ambassador Trainer, Jessica Euliano (pictured) brought a few friends out to the luncheon including (clockwise from top left): Magoo (a Blue Hyacinth Macaw), Pierce (an African Crested Porcupine), Silvio (a southern vested tamandua with an 18-inch long tongue) and Chanel (an East African Crowned Crane.)
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Events and Announcements by Tom Favata
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Now thru January 30- Rocky Bridges- Mixed Media Assemblage- Hillsborough Community College's Ybor Art Gallery exhibits the works of Rocky Bridges. Mr. Bridges works attempt to convey the evolving relationship between man and his surrounding environment. Catch the opening reception for the exhibit on Thursday, January 17th from 4:30PM to 7:30PM. 813.253.7674
January 12- Cigar City Magazine Presents The Mafia Tour, Sat. 5:30PM- Join author Scott M. Deitche, author of 5 books on the mob, will take you on a two hour walking tour highlighting some of Tampa's shady history. 813.358.3455
January 13- Pin Up Workshop, Sat. 1PM- The folks at Pin Up America want to teach you how to get in touch with your inner Bettie Page. You will get the whole model treatment including make-up, basic hair styling and model mentoring. Keep in mind that Valentine's Day is right around the corner! 813.841.2192
February 9- Krewe of Sant' Yago Knight Parade, Sat. 7PM- Parade season is about to kickoff. Be sure to mark your calendars now for this year's Knight Parade. The event's Honorary Grand Marshal will be Steve Wilkos, formerly of the Jerry Springer Show, host of the Steve Wilkos Show. Join the WMOR talk show host as you catch beads during this annual Tampa tradition! 813.248.3088
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Congratulations to Rafael Martinez Ybor on the addition of his Great Grandfather Vicente Martinez Ybor's bust to the Riverwalk's Historic Monument Trail. It is a recognition well deserved!
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