Meet Tampa's new Port Director and Chief ExecutivePort Director Paul Anderson will be featured at the next Chamber Public Policy Roundtable
 The Chamber cordially invites you to join us for our Public Policy Roundtable, featuring A. Paul Anderson, the new Port Director, on Friday, February 22 at the University Club of Tampa. Mr. Anderson's hire brings 30 years of professional service in senior level public and private sector positions. Join us to hear about his plan and vision for the Port of Tampa. Click here to read more about the new port director and visit our website to register for the roundtable breakfast.
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Recap: 2013 Legislative Kick-off ReceptionThe Chamber releases their 2013 Legislative Agenda!
On January 9, 2013, The Chamber hosted a special reception and networking event that provided the opportunity for local business leaders to mingle with key members of the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation. Chamber Public Policy committee co-chairs Vincent Cassidy and Lee Nelson addressed the importance of expressing issues to the local delegation before the Legislative Session begins on March 5 and facilitated the release of the Chamber's legislative agenda for the year. Special thanks to the presenting sponsor Adams and Reese LLP. Click here to download your copy of the 2013 Chamber Legislative Agenda.
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Leadership Tampa Raises $47,000 for MOSI Partnership SchoolFundraising Efforts Provide First-Ever Playground to Tampa Elementary School!
 This year, the Leadership Tampa graduating class of 2012 had a philanthropic goal to help the hundreds of current and future students at the MOSI Partnership School have a chance to enjoy an on-site school playground. After a year of fundraising efforts, Leadership Tampa recently presented the school with a $47,000 check to build this playground.
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Congratulations to our Ambassador of the QuarterThis quarter's Ambassador Spotlight goes to Mark Alfarone!
 Mark works for All Covered IT Services from Konica Minolta. He enjoys his role as an Ambassador, due to his passion for the Chamber and what the Chamber can give to the small to medium sized businesses in the Tampa community. Meeting new members and facilitating their introduction to the Chamber events make this Ambassador truly enjoy his responsibilities .
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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon CuttingsMembers Mark Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors!
The Chamber would like to congratulate the following members who recently celebrated a grand opening of a new facility. Members interested in having a Chamber ambassador participate in their grand opening should contact Amanda Muley at 813.276.9464.
 Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
Yukon Transfer Center
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How has your company supported our local military?
 The Chamber is collecting stories of how our local business community has supported our local military. If your company has donated time, money, held an event or done any outreach to our local service members (particularly those in the Air Force) - we want to know! Send your stories and/or pictures to Felicia Harvey by Friday, January 18.
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2013 Economic Outlook Breakfast
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Westin Tampa Harbour Island, 725 S. Harbour Island Boulevard
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Get Connected
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza
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Get Connected is a formal networking program designed to give members the opportunity to create business relationships with other members. Free for FITs One and Two, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Sponsored by Glazer Children's Museum & Puff 'n Stuff Caterning. Click here to register!
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New Member Coffee Connection
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
New Member Coffee Connection focuses on Chamber members within their first year of membership and is held every other month. It is designed to help engage new members and build relationships. This program is facilitated by an Ambassador, who is a volunteer and will serve as your mentor! Click here to register!
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Emerge Tampa Bay's Emergence 2013
CANCELLED!
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Emergence has been postponed until further notice. For more information about Emerge Tampa Bay, click here to visit the website or contact Ashley Ehrman at aehrman@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9448.
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2013 Women's Series Luncheon "Ask the Doctors"
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Maestro's at the Straz Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place
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Join us for a fun, interactive Q&A panel on women's health and wellness! We'll welcome three doctors to field your questions on everything you've always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask. Don't miss this lively discussion, featuring Dr. Carmella Sebastian of Florida Blue, Dr. Sarah Hoffe of Moffitt Cancer Center and Dr. Suzanne Roberts Clemons of Lifetime OB/GYN. Submit your questions in advance to mmontgomery@tampachamber.com and they might be a featured topic! Click here to register!
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Business After Hours
Thursday, January 31, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Downtown, 513 S. Florida Avenue
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and network with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members! Sponsored by Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Downtown. Click here to register!
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Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
Member Orientation is the first step to getting the MOST out of your Chamber membership! We will cover topics such as events and registration, marketing and communications, member benefits and leadership programs. There will be an opportunity to network so bring your business cards! There is no charge for this event! Click here to register!
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