Recap: Women's Series with Cinny Murray, President of Chico's
Last week, the women of the Chamber were given the opportunity to listen to Cinny Murray, President of Chico's, give an inspirational message on her journey to success. With over 20 years of experience in the retail business, Ms. Murray spoke of the challenges she faced climbing the corporate ladder of a cutthroat industry. Her leadership techniques were admired by all as she gave an inside look on how she runs her business. "I have over 11,000 associates and I make sure I respect their time; my goal is to get the whole organization home to their families at night. You have to also lead with authenticity, learn to laugh and be real with them."
In her ending remarks, she concluded that her company and the Chamber are both reaching their goals of "serving the people." Thank you to Cinny Murray for joining us and a special thanks to our sponsor, UF MBA Program.
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Emerge Tampa Bay Presents: Climbing the Capital with Will Weatherford
 Tampa Bay's own, Speaker Will Weatherford will join Emerge Tampa Bay to talk about his rise through the Tallahassee political ranks as a young professional to become the youngest Florida House of Representatives Speaker in modern history. Speaker Weatherford has been named one of the "Top 12 State Legislators to Watch" by Governing Magazine. Take advantage of this special opportunity to meet a rising political star. This event will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at Chart House Tampa. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, RSA Consulting Group. Register here today! |
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Recap: Senior Enlisted Reception
Last night, the Chamber held its annual U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception at MacDill Air Force Base. This event was attended by all five branches of the military and was a great way for members of the Tampa Bay business community to personally thank our local service men and women. Congratulations to Master Sergeant Robert Cook of the United States Air Force who was presented with the Frank M. Megna Award of Excellence. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, USAA.
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2013 Benchmarking Visit: Nashville
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The Chamber is headed to Music City for its 13th Annual Benchmarking Visit.
We invite Chamber members to join us as we explore Nashville, TN.
We'll take a closer look at the following aspects of the city: Downtown Redevelopment, Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurialsim, Community Branding and many more.
For complete details, click here to download the official registration form. If you have any questions, contact Events Director, Amanda Holt at 813-276-9432. Space is limited so don't delay! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Skanska.
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Hosted by Congresswoman Kathy Castor
On Thursday, August 22, Congresswoman Kathy Castor is hosting a Small Business Workshop on the Affordable Care Act. She will be joined by experts from the federal government, Small Business Majority and the USF Small Business Development Center to share how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits small businesses and to answer questions owners may have. You also have the opportunity to learn about tax credits and resources to find affordable health insurance for your employees. Download event flyer here. |
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Are you in need of small business assistance?
Chamber hosts Small Business Information Center appointments monthly
The Small Business Information Center (SBIC) is committed to supporting economic development by assisting entrepreneurs in the creation or expansion of small, minority and women-owned businesses throughout Hillsborough County. SBIC provides free business consultations to help clients start and grow their business. Clients receive assistance with developing their business idea, business plan, marketing plan, answer questions about business structure, zoning, permitting, taxes, insurance, bonding and registering your business.
The Chamber hosts monthly appointments with SBIC on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Appointments are required, if you wold like to schedule a free one-on-one consultation appointment or register for a free workshop(s), please call (813) 914-4028 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/sbic to register online. |
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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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Defense Networking
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m
CI Group, 511 N. Franklin St.
Join us for our first annual Defense Networking after hours event. This event is an opportunity to create new business connections and interact with experts on MacDill contracting. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by CI Group. Download the event flyer or register here! |
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Competitive Edge Series: How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 | 11:45 a.m - 1:15 p.m
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St.
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 & 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! Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Download the event flyer or register here! |
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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. |
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New Member Coffee Connection
Wednesday, September 18, 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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Small Business of the Year Awards Banquet
Friday, September 20, 2013 | 5:30 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street
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This year marks the 33rd annual Small Business of the Year Awards to be held on Friday, September 20th at the Tampa Convention Center. This event is attended by close to 900 people and will highlight some of our most prominent small businesses and leaders in Hillsborough County. Join us for an exciting and electric evening to celebrate the magic of small business! Member admission is $90, non-member is $100. Click here for more information and to register! |
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