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Mark your calendars! The Chamber's 7th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament is set for Friday, November 15 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. Registration will begin later this summer, but the planning committee is kicking into high gear in June. If you have a special interest in clay shooting, special event planning or just want to meet some other Chamber members, let us know. Committee members are asked to help plan the tournament, recruit sponsors and find raffle prizes. If interested in participating, please contact Michelle Montgomery at mmontgomery@tampachamber.com.
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Advertise your business with the ChamberTake advantage of these special offers by May 31
The Chamber is pleased to offer several low-cost advertising options for your business. Book your ad by May 31 and receive 10% off! Advertising with the Chamber is great for businesses and organizations who are:
- Interested in reaching thousands of active and engaged business and civic professionals
- Opening a new location or expanding their current location
- Offering new products or services
- Interested in seasonal advertising
Click here to download more information about advertising opportunities. Contact us and we will help customize an advertising package to suit your needs. For more information, please contact Staci Fraser at (813) 276-9453.
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Learn how to do business with our local military
Join us for Doing Business with MacDill & U.S. Special Operations Command
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MacDill Air Force Base is Tampa's city within a city - encompassing more than 5,700 acres and providing more than 13,000 jobs to the Tampa Bay area. Join us to hear directly from base executives about their needs and step-by-step instructions to get your company connected with MacDill.
Attendees will be able participate in small group "Ask Anything" sessions with a MacDill contracting specialist as well as a discussion on industry trends and shifts with a SOCOM specialist. Featured speakers are: Col. James C. Hodges, 6th Mission Support Group Commander for MacDill Air Force Base, Mr. Christopher Harrington, Director of Small Business for the U.S. Special Operations Command, and Mr. Nelson Escribano, Small Business Specialist for MacDill Air Force Base. Click here to register.
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Hurricane Season Begins on June 1 - Are You Prepared?Does your company have a disaster preparedness plan?Hurricane season officially begins on June 1; does your company have a business continuity plan? Almost 40% of small businesses that close due to a disaster event never reopen. Whether your company is big or small, it is crucial that you have a business disaster plan in place to deal with unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management website to start working on your plan today.
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Join us on June 8 for the " Chamber Night for the Tampa Bay Storm." Be sure to use the special offer code " chamber" when ordering tickets for the Tampa Bay Storm game versus the Orlando Predators, starting at 7:30PM. |
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TONIGHT!
UNFILTERED: A Tampa Bay Young Professionals Town Hall Event by Emerge Tampa Bay
Thursday, May 30, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Tampa Vaughn Center, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Join Emerge Tampa Bay, area business leaders, young professionals and local and state leaders as they discuss local transportation improvements, innovation and engagement. Ask the tough questions and get the Unfiltered answers from YOUR policy makers. Offer suggestions, provide feedback and help improve the Tampa Bay region for all who live, work and play here. $25 for members and $30 for non-members (in advance), $35 at the door. Download the event flyer or register here!
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Member Orientation
Wednesday, June 5, 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! Download the event flyer or register here!
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LAST CHANCE: Doing Business With MacDill
Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport, 4400 W. Cypress Avenue
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MacDill Air Force Base is Tampa's city within a city - encompassing more than 5,700 acres and providing more than 13,000 jobs to the Tampa Bay area. With such an extensive infrastructure, MacDill often relies on outside contractors to keep the base in top shape. Join us June 6 and hear directly from base executives about their needs and step-by-step instructions to get your company connected with MacDill.
Targeted goods & services: All goods and service sectors are invited to attend, but some of MacDill's targeted industries include Facilities Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Construction, Environmental, Hardware, Software, Security, Intelligence, Medical requirements and/or any subcategory or discipline of the aforementioned. $50 for Chamber members and $65 for potential members. Download the event flyer or register here!
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Pearls of Wisdom - "From Frumpy to Fabulous: Style Tips for the Modern Businesswoman"
Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mise en Place, Inc., 442 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Join us for a fun and engaging session with local fashion expert Wendi Braswell, former model, actress, wife and mother
of two with over 25 years of experience working in the fashion
industry. With her simple techniques and training, every female professional can reach their potential to look their best and shine. $15 for Chamber members and $25 for potential members. Download the event flyer or register here!
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Get Connected
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART), 1201 E. 7th Avenue
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. Hosted by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART). Click here to register!
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Return on Relationships
Monday, June 24, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
Creating great sales people and growing business revenue goes beyond selling techniques and encompasses a focus on behaviors and attitudes. During this interactive session, expert Clint Babcock will use his sales experience as well as the Sandler Sales program of training to teach you how to get the most out of the networking opportunities at Chamber events. Free for FIT One, $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Click here to register!
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Competitive Edge Series:
"Competing With Business Analytics"
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series featuring Moez Limayem, Dean of the University of South Florida's College of Business. The recipient of numerous professional awards, Limayem has published dozens of articles, many of which focus on the intersection of technology with the consumer in academic and business worlds. Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for potential members. Download the event flyer or register here!
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