Pearls of Wisdom
Getting a Seat at Your Leadership Table: How Women Can Land the Leadership Roles They Want
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Do you really know what "Leadership Table" you want to be sitting at that best leverages your unique passion and skills? Do you have a game plan for getting to your Leadership Table? In this powerful and inspirational program, Lynda McDermott will share critical research about the three must-have leadership skills that women leaders need to master in order to continue their career progress toward the positions and roles they want for themselves that are best suited to their skills, interests, abilities and dreams.
Lynda McDermott is the founder and President of EquiPro International, a management consulting and coaching firm specializing in leadership, team and business development. Join us on Thursday, October 3, for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while learning from and networking with influential women! Download event flyer or register here. Thank you to our event sponsor, PNC Bank.
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Minding Your Business Spotlight: Jamie Harden, Creative Sign Designs
 Jamie Harden is the President & CEO of Creative Sign Designs, a premier Tampa manufacturer of custom business signs and a nationally recognized leader in custom interior and exterior signage. Mr. Harden is also a Board Member, past Small Business of the Year Winner, and the 2013 SBOY Chair.
"As the owner of a fast growing small business, I am constantly looking for resources to help me and my business. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is my advocate. I believe that they not only have my business's best interests at heart but also those of the entire business community. The Chamber makes us all better."
Learn how the Chamber has helped other member companies mind their business by clicking here.
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Chamber Website Wins Interactive Media Award
The 2013 Interactive Media Awards Q2 recognized The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce website with a Best in Class Award for Associations. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the IMA and represents prominence in design. Bayshore Solutions custom developed Tampa Chamber's website to manage several microsites under one interface with a creative and diversified design. Read press release here.
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We are excited to announce that the players scheduled to participate in this year's luncheon on September 3 are QB Josh Freeman, Pro Bowl RB Doug Martin, and Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy. *Player appearances are subject to change without notice. Click here to register. |
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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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Special Presale Opportunity to Purchase Outback Bowl Tickets
The Outback Bowl celebrates its 28th year in Tampa Bay as teams from the SEC and Big Ten square-off in Raymond James Stadium. Be a part of the excitement and pageantry of this New Year's Day college football tradition which has produced some of the best post-season games in history.
As a member of the Chamber, you have a chance to purchase tickets to the January 1, 2014 Outback Bowl before the general public. That means you get to select the best seats available through Ticketmaster. Just buy your tickets between 10:00 AM Saturday, August 17th and 9:00 AM Saturday, August 24th using the special code: OUTBACK.
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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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