Tampa Hires Heroes: Recap
 Tuesday morning the Veteran Employment Committee of the Military Council held Tampa Hires Heroes, an informational session about hiring our veterans. Attendees learned about the ways veterans can add value to our organizations. They were also informed on how tax credits are now available for hiring veterans. A panel was composed of two military personnel and a private company executive who spoke about the reality of hiring veterans and being hired as a veteran. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Bright House Networks and to all of our guest speakers.
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Competitive Edge Series: "How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees"
The Chamber invites you to a workshop that could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team's performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research Rick Gallegos, President &
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CEO of Dale Carnegie, Tampa Bay, will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees!
Attendees can expect to learn the costs and benefits of employee engagement, what makes for an engaged employee, and actions that you can take to engage your workforce. Free for FIT Two, $35 for members, $50 for non-members. Download the event flyer and register here. |
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Chamber Job Opening for Administrative & Front Office Coordinator
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting resumes for an Administrative & Front Office Coordinator. Applicants should forward a resume, cover letter, writing sample and a minimum of three references to resumes@tampachamber.com. Applicants will not be considered if all of the requested items are not received. Resumes and other requested information will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, acknowledgement of applicant materials will not be sent and no phone call inquiries are kindly requested.
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Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Website Launch
The Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: www.tampabaytpc.com. The new site will introduce you to consular corps, sister cities, bi-national chambers, trade facts and organizations on the local and federal levels that can assist in growing your business. If you are a member of the Chamber and interested in international trade, please email Deborah Wilkinson at dwilkinson@tampachamber.com to join the International Business Committee. This committee is co-chaired by Maryann Ferenc, Owner of Mise en Place and Andrew McIntosh, Partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.
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| Advertising Opportunities for Chamber Members
Great way to promote your company within the Tampa Bay business community
Do you want to get your business more attention? The Chamber offers several affordable opportunities for members to promote their business! Advertising is available in our weekly electronic newsletter, enhanced membership directory listing, and our newly launched website. 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 you customize an advertising package to suit your needs. For more information, please contact Staci Fraser at (813) 276-9453.
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Florida Chamber 2014 Florida Business Agenda Survey
Each year, the Florida Chamber of Commerce asks Florida businesses what their top legislative priorities are. The Florida Chamber's annual survey brings together the collective voices of thousands of employers to develop the Florida Business Agenda for the legislative session. The Florida Business Agenda belongs to you. It's your opportunity to speak to your elected officials in Tallahassee with one united business community voice. Click here to take the survey.
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Member Orientation
Wednesday, August 7, 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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Get Connected
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 | 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m.
Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Get Connected is a formal networking program designed to give members the opportunity to create business relationships with other members. This month the Chamber and Emerge Tampa Bay, the Chamber's organization for young professionals, are partnering to host a joint event. Free for FIT's One and Two and Emerge Members, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Hosted by Wyndham Tampa Westshore. Click here to register! |
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Senior Enlisted Reception
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | 4:30 ap.m - 7:30 p.m
Joint Communcations Support Element - Veterans Hall 8532 Marina Bay Drive, MacDill AFB
Join us for the 2013 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception on MacDill Air Force Base. This annual event is an excellent opportunity for members of the Tampa Bay business community to personally thank our local service men and women from all five branches of the military. Come out and show your appreciation for those who protect and serve our country. Click here to register.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, USAA.
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Return on Relationships
Monday, August 26, 2013 | 8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St.
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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Business After Hours
Thursday, August 29, 2013 | 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m
Maggiano's, 203 Westshore Plaza
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by Maggiano's Little Italy. Register here today!
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Back to Football Chalk Talk with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 | 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive
 The Chamber in conjunction with the Clearwater Regional and St. Petersburg Area Chambers of Commerce will present a special luncheon and season preview with several stars of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football franchise. Head Coach Greg Schiano will be joined by Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer, General Manager Mark Dominik and the players to give us a preview of what they have planned for this upcoming season. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Download the event flyer or register here. |
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
*All member highlights should be 50 words or less and sent to
news@tampachamber.com no later than the last Thursday of every month.
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The law firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. is pleased to announce that Eric D. Nowak has been appointed to the Wheels of Success Board of Directors. Wheels of Success is Tampa Bay's only 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing personal transportation solutions by partnering with the Tampa Bay community in a circle of support to keep people working and sustain their independence.
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Women of Distinction Call for Nominees: The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida invite you to nominate an extraordinary woman to be considered for either the Women of Distinction or Woman of Promise awards. Those selected will be recognized at the Women of Distinction Luncheon on March 18, 2014. Click here to see the 2013 honorees and information from last year's event. All nominations are due by September 11, 2013. |
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Please join Mayor Buckhorn and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation on a Trade and Business Development Mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 20 - 23, 2013 being coordinated in partnership with Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service. All mission participants will have the opportunity to meet with high level government officials, attend presentations by local organizations and participate in a networking reception at the residence of the United States Consul General. For additional information and registration details please click here.
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Trenam Kemker hosted Southeastern Guide Dog, four month-old puppy-in-training and the firm's namesake, "TK," in its St. Petersburg and Tampa offices on July 26. As part of the firm's long-time commitment to the Palmetto, Fla.-based, non-profit organization, Trenam Kemker sponsored TK's training in anticipation of his service to a visually impaired individual or disabled veteran. The Jones family, of St. Petersburg, has been raising the dog, providing basic training and socialization before he attends Southeastern Guide Dog's rigorous "Puppy College."
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| Saint Leo University President Arthur F. Kirk, Jr., announced the university has received a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch adaptive learning technologies in one of its core business courses. The funding will pay for new software tools Saint Leo will use in the redesign of the online version of a 300-level course, Principles of Marketing. |
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LET'S SPEND THE SUMMER TOGETHER! Summer entertaining made simple at Sono, Cafe at Tampa Museum of Art. Mise en Place Chef Blitz makes summer delicious with summer dishes. Sono staff makes ordering, serving and clean up a Summer Breeze. Visit www.miseonline.com/sono-cafe/. Call or email Nick and dessert's on us before Labor Day! Nick@miseonline.com or 813-421-8381
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AVI-SPL, in conjunction with MPI Tampa Bay and the Tampa Chapter of the American Marketing Association will be the host location for the August "After 5" event. And this year, we're going to "Be Cool." Once again we will enjoy food offered in a "Taste of Tampa Bay" atmosphere while technology buffs can experience "extra cool" hands-on demos at our interactive stations featuring the latest and greatest in communications and collaborative meeting room solutions! The event will be Wednesday, August 14. Click here to download the flyer.
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Member Accolades
Elevate, Inc. would like to congratulate our President Aakash M. Patel for his selection to
participate in the 2013 FBI Citizen's Academy. The 8-week program held once a year in Tampa is made up of 25 business and community leaders. Participants receive an overview of the priorities of the FBI and view various presentations that highlight them including counterterrorism, counter-intelligence, cybercrime, white collar, and violent crimes.
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Trenam Kemker is pleased to announce that 15 of our lawyers have been named to Florida Trend's 2013 Legal Elite and Up & Comers list. Two attorneys are in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame, which means they have been ranked in the top tier in Legal Elite voting for the past nine years. Click here to view press release.
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Fowler White Boggs, Tampa announces that the following attorneys have been recognized as 2013 Florida Super Lawyers: Cathy J. Beveridge, E. Jackson Boggs, Heather B. Brock, Amelia M. Campbell, John D. Emmanuel, Darren D. Farfante, William J. Flynn, III, G. "Calvin" Hayes, Mitchell I. Horowitz, Richard A. Jacobson, Latour "LT" Lafferty, Rhea F. Law, Conrad J. Lazo, Carl R. Nelson, Ronald H. Noble, Richard G. Salazar, Hala A. Sandridge, Ted R. Tamargo and Edward M. Waller, Jr. Fowler White Boggs also announces that the following attorneys have been named 2013 Florida Trend Legal Elite: E. Jackson Boggs, Heather B. Brock, John D. Emmanuel, Latour "LT" Lafferty, Rhea F. Law, Hala A. Sandridge, Scott A. Underwood, E. Jackson Boggs and Rhea F. Law were also named to the Legal Elite Hall of Fame category.
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| Hill Ward Henderson is pleased to share these member accolades with you. Four of our Practice Groups were highlighted and ranked in the publication for excellence in service including Corporate M&A and Private Equity, General Commercial Litigation, Taxation and Real Estate. In addition ten of our attorneys were cited as leaders in their respective practice areas. View press release here.
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been named by Florida Trend to its Hall of Fame, Legal Elite and Up & Comers. Our Founding Shareholders, Thomas H. Henderson and Benjamin H. Hill, III have been named to the prestigious "2013 Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame" for the fifth year in a row. In addition, 17 of our firm attorneys were named "Florida Legal Elite" and two were named "2013 Florida Up & Comers." View press release here. 34 of our attorneys have been named to the 2013 Florida Super Lawyers and 11 have been named to the 2013 Florida Rising Stars. View press release here.
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New Hires and Promotions
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce a major addition to their Tampa, Florida office. Andrew L. McIntosh has joined the firm as a Partner practicing in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquistions, international business, and franchising, among others. Andrew is AV®Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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