Greater Tampa Chamber presented with Chamber of the Year Award
 The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) recognized Florida's top chambers of commerce throughout the state for their outstanding achievement and dedication to the industry. The awards were presented at the organization's Annual Conference, held September 10-12, 2013, at the beautiful Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center in St. Pete Beach. Annually, FACP recognizes a chamber of commerce within Florida that has excelled in a variety of areas including: financial stability, membership recruitment and retention; governmental relations; strategic planning; technology; communications; special events; innovation and accomplishments over the past three years. This year, FACP recognized the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce in the category of chambers of commerce with an annual budget exceeding $1 million. Among the highlights noted during the presentation were two impressive accomplishments:
- Their cash position increased by 43% during a two-year period
- All four of their 2012 Small Business of the Year winners were semi-finalists for the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce joins an elite group of chambers of commerce that have received this award throughout the association's history. FACP is a statewide organization whose mission is "Advancing excellence in chamber management" and whose vision is "Enhancing Florida's business communities by cultivating successful chamber professionals." Click here to view more.
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Sporting Clays Committee Takes Aim at Record Attendance
The 2013 Sporting Clays Committee kicked off its meetings in July
 with a goal of exceeding the 2011 attendance record of 120 shooters. With two months to go, the committee is already more than halfway there! To date, 84 shooters have signed up to take advantage of this great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, entertain clients and enjoy a healthy dose of competition in the great outdoors. Teams can be sponsored by one company, but can also be a group of four individuals who want to put their skills to the test. Help us reach our goal by signing up your team today!  The tournament, presented by Mosaic, will take place on Friday, November 15 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O' Lakes. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Chamber's Foundation, which supports our leadership and educational programs. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Download the event flyer for complete details or click here to register. Want to support the tournament but can't make it out on November 15? You can sponsor a team of first responders! For more information about the tournament, please contact Committee Chair Graeme Fraser at gfraser@bankoftampa.com or Chamber Events Director Amanda Holt at aholt@tampachamber.com.
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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, an exclusive pre-game member event on the Bud Light party deck including, 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. |
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Chamber, Business Community and League of Women Voters of Florida Call for Medicaid Expansion
 Tuesday, the Chamber, League of Women Voters and Tampa General Hospital, along with other business and civil leaders called upon the state to accept the federal money for Medicaid expansion, emphasizing the unprecedented economic benefits that expansion would provide to the state. Representatives from the business and education communities, including CompassCare and the University of South Florida, highlighted the $51 billion in federal money that Medicaid expansion would bring into the state over the next 10 years, the estimated 120,000 new jobs that would be created, and a myriad of other economic benefits that the expansion of Medicaid would bring. Read more >>
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Join the Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council for the Second Phase of the Trade & Logistics Study
The Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council would like to cordially invite you to an important symposium on November 4, 2013 at the Port Terminal #3 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is the first roll-out of the second phase of the trade and logistics study conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce that will take place in Tampa. Speakers will include Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn as well as former Governor Rendell of Pennsylvania. Intermodal, regionalism, workforce, education and regulatory issues are topics that will be discussed. Register today by clicking here.
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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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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. The tour will involve walking a short distance so please plan accordingly. 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, 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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Get Connected
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Troy University, 5201 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Get Connected is a formal networking program designed to give members the opportunity to create business relationships with other members. Think of it as "speed networking". Each person is seated at a table with fellow participants and given two minutes to introduce their product, organization, or service to the small group. Get Connected is a free event for FITs One and Two, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Hosted by Troy University. Click here to register!
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Public Policy Roundtable featuring CEO Joe Lopano
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The Centre Club, 123 South Westshore Blvd, Floor 8
Join us 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 decongestion, expansion and improvements at the airport; new construction including a rental car center, a 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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Women's Series Luncheon:
La Crème de la Crème
Friday, November 1, 2013 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza
Join us for a fun, interactive Q&A panel on the business of food! We'll welcome four women who have excelled in the food industry to field your questions about professional achievement in the challenging world of food service. Don't miss out on this exciting discussion with the women behind some of your favorite Tampa restaurants! Featuring: MaryAnn Ferenc, Mise en Place; Lisa Schalk, Toffee to Go; Suzanne Perry, Datz; and Jeannie Pierola, edison: food + drink lab. Sponsored by UF MBA program. Click here to register!
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