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Thank You To Renewing Members
Dennis Fernandez
Tampa, FL 33602
Fernando Noriega, Jr.
Tampa, FL 33607
Ai Collaborative, Inc.
Leigh Young
1901 E. 7th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
Buffalo Wild Wings
Casey Hill
1625 E. 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Discover In-Town Tampa Guide & Map
Chuck Wray, Jr.
4940 72nd Avenue, Suite 200, CJ Publishers
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Frank Vacanti Realty, Inc.
Frank Vacanti
3128 North Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33603
My Garden
Wesley Miller
7310 Park Drive
Tampa, FL 33610
Outback Bowl
Mike Schulze
4211 W Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 560
Tampa, FL 33607
Row Boat Mediterranean Cuisine & R Bar
Jad Stone
1820 N. 15th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
The Corporate Training Center @ HCC
Brian Hollands
39 Columbus Dr.
Tampa, FL 33606
The Italian Club of Tampa
Sal Guagliardo
1731 E. 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
USAmeribank
Shari Middleton
2028 E. 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
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Ybor Chamber Member Spotlight
During the holiday season, it's important to remember those that are less fortunate than ourselves, and one of our Chamber members that does just that, not only at the holidays but all year round, is The Salvation Army. Our branch is located just down the street from the historic district, on the corner of 7th Avenue and Florida Avenue, and serves our local community.
The Salvation Army is known for their holiday Red Kettle and volunteer bell ringers, collecting money for the needy in our communities. But did you know that at the holidays, they also have the Angel Tree program, which is a community partnership effort that makes the holidays brighter for thousands of underprivileged children throughout the Tampa Bay area. A paper angel is created for each eligible child featuring the child's name, age, clothing and shoe sizes, and a need and gift idea. By "adopting" an angel, you agree to purchase the gifts for that child. To find out how you can participate in the Angel Tree project, contact Patty Harris at 813-226-0055.
The Salvation Army serves Hillsborough County 365 days a year. Each day, more than 200 homeless men, women and children call The Salvation Army their home. There are many ways to help support the good works of Tampa's Salvation Army. To learn how you can help, visit their website at www.uss.salvationarmy.org//uss/www_uss_tampa.nsf .
- Michele Keating
Karen Heinemann
Director of Development
The Salvation Army
1603 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
813-226-0055
www.salvationarmy.org
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Upcoming Conventions
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December 13-15
Estimated Attendance: 800
Exhibit Location: Hilton Tampa Downtown __________________________________ January 7-12
Estimated Attendance: 6,500
HQ Hotel: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina _________________________________ January 14-19
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Chairman's Message
Hello Ybor,
Ybor is humming on all cylinders. I can't even keep up with everything going on but it's all good stuff. We had a great Guavaween and the district was full of guests all day long. Melissa and the kids joined me first thing in the morning and we were able to help Jill Wax and her team finish setting up for the Pumpkin Patch. They had a great time decorating their own personal pumpkin and then walking up and down 7th Avenue trick or treating. It was great to see so many families walking the streets and creating positive memories of the Historic District with their children.
The Guavaween Concert in Centro Ybor was great. Things got even better as we transitioned into the Costume Contest. We had tons of entries and I was blown away when I looked up from backstage and saw how full Centro Ybor was. We had guests standing everywhere enjoying the contest. Guavaween is alive and well! The Chamber staff did an outstanding job putting it together and we received lots of positive media, including a #4 listing on top places to celebrate Halloween on AOL.com.
At the beginning of this year, Melissa and I set a goal to run in our first 5k and we were excited to see Richard's Run was going to take place in Ybor. We signed up right after Guavaween and got to participate. It was a great experience and it was once again nice to see Ybor full of families enjoying everything Ybor has to offer.
The next major event taking place for the Chamber will be our annual Fiesta Day that will take place Saturday February 22nd, yes that's in 2014, but when you stop and think about it the event is less than a hundred days away. Check out our website if you would like more information on the event or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
Until next time- David Alvarez
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Call for Fiesta Day Vendors!
You are invited to participate as
a vendor for Fiesta Day 2014.
For vendor information,
contact Michele Keating
813-248-3712 x 25
[email protected].
67th Annual Fiesta Day
Saturday, February 22, 2014
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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December 4- Navidad en Ybor, Wed. 5PM- 8PM- We hope to see you at "Navidad en Ybor!" The party will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City. Admission into this membership event is a new unwrapped toy to benefit a local charity. In lieu of toys, cash donations will be accepted. 813.248.3712 x25
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Events and Announcements by Tom Favata
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Nov. 21- Twenty One Pilots at The Ritz Ybor, Thurs. 7PM- 97x favorites twenty one pilots will take the stage at the Ritz Ybor along with Robert Delong and Sirah for a night of good old fashioned rock'n'roll! 813.247.2555
Nov. 30- GameTime Gives Thanks, Sat. 10AM- 6PM- Visit GameTime Thanksgiving weekend and enjoy 8 hours of free game play while you do your holiday shopping with the family. There will be vendors and other family friendly activities during the event, so stop in and enjoy some time with the family courtesy of GameTime. 813.241.9675
Dec. 1- Santa Speedo Run, Sun. 1PM- The Speedo Run kicks off in Ybor Centennial Park and helps raise funds for children's HIV/AIDS programs at Brighter Seasons for Children and the AIDS Service Association of Pinellas. 727.328.3260
Dec. 12- Magic & Meatballs, Thurs. 7PM- Gather the family for a special night of magic and Italian cuisine at the Spaghetti Warehouse. Be careful your meatballs just might disappear. 813.248.1720
Wednesday celebrated the Grand Opening of Tequilas- the newest concept from Historic Hospitality and new Board Member Jason Fernandez.
Econo Auto Rentals is holding a food drive now through November 22nd benefiting Feeding America Tampa Bay.
If you plan on visiting the Dali Museum during this holiday season, be sure to check their holiday hours before you stop by for a visit.
Congratulations to Joe Capitano, Sr. of the Radiant Group on receiving the Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero Award.
The Columbia Restaurant Group's Community Harvest Campaign raised $168,000 benefiting 100 non-profits around the entire State of Florida.
For our hospitality members, Outback Bowl teams will be announced on Sunday, December 8th.
Singing Stone Gallery is prepped and ready for the holiday season. Be sure to pay them a visit on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to take advantage of some great discounts.
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