Public Policy Roundtable featuring Joe Lopano
Join us on Tuesday, October 15 for breakfast with Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano. Mr. Lopano will speak about the Master Plan of Tampa International and other topics related to the airport. His presentation will cover the decongestion, expansion and improvements at the airport, new construction, including a rental car center, people mover and an international terminal. Guests will also hear about the timelines related to these projects. Free for FIT Three members, $40 for all other Chamber members, $45 for non-members. Download event flyer or register here!
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Tampa Bay Young Professionals Summit
 The 2013 Tampa Bay Young Professionals Summit is the most important forum for new ideas you'll see all year. Emerge Tampa Bay has partnered with 17 other organizations to present this half-day conference on October 4 at the Centre Club. Fourteen guest speakers, ranging from entrepreneurs to elected officials to business executives, will lend their industry expertise to discussions on urban development, the new economy, and transportation. The Tampa Bay region is poised to launch into a great future, and young professionals are crucial players in helping our community reach its potential. Please click here for more information. Open minds of all ages are encouraged to participate in this engaging conversation.
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Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council Announcement
The Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council is announcing inbound missions from Barranquilla, Colombia. On December 2 and 3, 2013, there will be matchmaking meetings for businesses arriving from Barranquilla, Colombia. If you are a company exporting or entering into joint ventures or have a service that you may want to place in Barranquilla, please contact Deborah Wilkinson, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council at dwilkinson@tampachamber.com. Enterprise Florida, the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Council and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce will be among the committees hosting this event. More info to follow in the next few weeks.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting their annual Tampa Chamber night! Join us as the Lightning take on the Minnesota Wild. Price includes, hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket per person, welcome by CEO Tod Leiweke and a chance to win unique fan experiences during the game. Get your tickets today! Special offer code is: Bolts. |
What Small Businesses Need to Do for Obamacare Before October 1Courtesy of Bloomberg Businessweek
The health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act will open on Oct. 1. Most small employers - those with 50 or fewer full-time employees are not required to offer health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Even businesses with more than 50 full-time employees have gotten a one-year reprieve from penalties if they don't offer insurance. But all companies, regardless of size, are required to notify their employees about the Obamacare marketplaces. Read article here. |
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Ambassador of the Quarter
Congratulations to Anita Roederer, VP Strategic Alliance at Tomlin Tested Staffing for being our Ambassador of the Quarter! Anita has worked with Tomlin Tested Staffing since June 2012. Since the owner of the company Holly Tomlin, has been active in the Chamber since 1992, it only made sense that Anita get involved as well.
"I love being an Ambassador for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Having moved to Tampa only two years ago, this has been a great way for me to meet new people not only professionally but also personally. I always encourage new members to get involved, participate, attend events, and give back. You only get out of something what you put into it and the Chamber has definitely been worth the effort!"
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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cuttings
Members mark milestones with Chamber Ambassadors
The Chamber would like to congratulate the following member who recently celebrated a grand opening. Members interested in having a Chamber ambassador participate in their grand opening should contact Amanda Muley at 813.276.9464.
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Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to these members, who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in September 2013! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
5 year
10 year
A special thank you to these members who have held
active membership at the Chamber for over 20 years!
25 year
30 year
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Diploma-See: A Volunteer Opportunity for Business Professionals
Interested in inspiring Hillsborough County students to stay in school? The Chamber, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, is looking for volunteers! Volunteers may be business people, company employees, educators, parents, students or community leaders. This year we will be adopting 10 Title-1 Schools and we are looking to to recruit over 250 volunteers to spend a half day with a local 8th grade classroom! Download event flyer or contact Ashley Ehrman at 813.276.9448 for more information. |
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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 SOLD OUT!!
Friday, September 20, 2013 | 5:30 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street
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! |
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Competitive Edge Series: Does Your Workplace Communicate Your Brand?
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 | 11:45 a.m - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
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Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series to hear from representatives of Gensler, a global architecture, planning and consulting firm. Attendees can expect to learn how to invigorate the workplace by communicating your corporate brand, how to use design to create a connection with employees, and how to design for changing demographics in today's evolving market. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour a downtown office space designed by Gensler. Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. |
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Business After Hours
Thursday, September 26, 2013 | 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
AgileThought, Inc. 2502 Rocky Point Drive
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by AgileThought. Click here to register!
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Member Orientation
Thursday, October 2, 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. Register here today!
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Pearls of Wisdom
Thursday, October 3, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Boulevard|
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Do you know what "Leadership Table" you want to be sitting at that best leverages your unique passions and skills? Do you have a game plan for getting to your leadership table? Come hear 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. $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. Download event flyer or register here. |
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