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Celebrate our Veterans
Join us tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a Veterans Day ceremony and concert at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square. Come spend your morning enjoying the tribute to those who have served in our nation's military. Let's show them that we appreciate their service. The keynote speaker is Major General Karl R. Horst (Retired). Presented by USAA. For more information, please contact Carlye Morgan at cmorgan@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9455. 
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Women's Series Panelists Share Recipes for Success
 On Friday our Women of Influence Committee welcomed four outstanding female leaders from the Tampa food scene to our third Women's Series Luncheon of 2013, "La crème de la crème: How women are rising to the top of the food industry." Maryann Ferenc (Mise en Place), Jeannie Pierola (edison: food + drink lab), Suzanne Perry (Datz / Dough) and Lisa Schalk (Toffee to Go) shared words of wisdom and funny anecdotes about their personal paths to success as attendees dined on dishes provided by each of the panelists. While some of the women were born into the world of food service, others found their way as they went, learning from themselves, their partners, and their customers. As Chef Pierola put it, "People will tell you everything you want to know and everything you don't want to know about a dish. Everyone is an expert on what they like." Ferenc shared some of her secrets to success, including keeping popular items on the menu long after the chef grows tired of making them. The women also spoke about next steps for each of their businesses. Schalk of Toffee to Go plans on shipping up to 5,000 packages a day in the month of December, and Perry of Datz has her hands full with their recently opened bakery addition, Dough. Attendees walked away from this sold-out event with full stomachs and a deepened appreciation of what it takes to make your mark as a woman in the business of food. |
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Imagine 2040
By 2040, Hillsborough County will have up to 600,000 new residents and about 400,000 new jobs, The Planning Commission of Hillsborough County is looking to work together with residents to turn the challenges that come with growth into opportunities for a thriving future. Click here to take the survey and learn more about Imagine 2040!
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Chamber Announces Partnership with Business Forward to Help Local Business Leaders Advise D.C. Policymakers
To call attention to the economic challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Tampa, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is announcing a new strategic partnership with Business Forward. As part of the new arrangement, Chamber members will be invited to participate in Business Forward's local briefings, webinars, and conference calls, where they will directly engage, question, and share candid advice with senior federal policymakers.
Business Forward is making it easier for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners and senior executives from across America to advise Washington, D.C. policymakers on how to create jobs and accelerate our economic recovery. It has organized hundreds of local briefings across 40 states with Administration officials, Members of Congress, Mayors and Governors meeting with thousands of business leaders. Last year, it brought more than 2,000 business leaders to the White House for more than 50 half-day or full-day meetings to brief the President's economic advisors. More information here. |
Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cuttings
Members Mark Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors!
The Chamber would like to congratulate the following member who recently celebrated an expansion to their office. Members interested in having a Chamber ambassador participate in their grand opening should contact Amanda Muley at 813.276.9464.
Chamber Ambassadors joined South Tampa Financial Group and their clients as they celebrated a 2000 square foot expansion to their office at 1715 N. Westshore Blvd. South Tampa Financial Group is an agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Specializing in life, disability and investment products through an uncommon approach utilizing the Living Balance Sheet. |
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Veterans' Day Celebration
Friday, November 8, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square
Come spend your morning enjoying a tribute to those who have served in our nation's military at the annual Veterans' Day Celebration in downtown Tampa. Let's thank and show them that we appreciate their service. The keynote speaker is Major General Karl R. Horst (Retired). Sponsored by USAA. Click here to download flyer. For more information, please contact Carlye Morgan at cmorgan@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9455.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
McAlister's Deli, 4410 Boy Scout Blvd.
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 McAlister's Deli. Click here to register!
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Operation Partnership
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Surf's Edge Enlisted Club, 7315 Bayshore Blvd, Bldg 499 | MacDill AFB
Join us as we seek to strengthen the ties between Tampa's military and civilian communities by engaging local business executives and active military members. This half-day program begins with breakfast on base. Participants will then receive a tour and learn about the ins and outs of a military counterpart's day-to-day business activities. This is a members only event and the cost is $20. Click here for more information and to register. Sponsored by USAA.
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Competitive Edge Series: Storying
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street 
Bob Allen's "Storying" is a practical, informative and light-hearted exploration of a critical practice that may eclipse budgeting, marketing, sales and production in the networked economy. When a story is not deliberately told, the human minds in the audience make up their own stories in order to organize reality and fill in the gap. Without a deliberately codified and articulated story, there is no "true north."
Attendees can expect to learn: the mechanisms of good storying, the components of a powerful story, the pitfall of the "story sandwich" and some brain science behind the power of a story. Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Click here to register.
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New Member Coffee Connection
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North 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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Member Orientation
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North 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!
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128th Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 19, 2013 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street
Ladies and gentlemen, Chamber Chair Gregory Celestan and incoming Chair Robin DeLaVergne have now turned on the fasten seatbelt sign in preparation for the 128th Annual Meeting. Join us as we celebrate the successes of 2013, hear plans for 2014 and announce this year's H.L. Culbreath, Jr. Profile in Leadership Award winner. Reserve your seats now. The Chamber is ready for takeoff! Please click here to register or call 813.276.9440.
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news@tampachamber.com no later than the last Thursday of every month.
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Member News
Hancock Bank is taking the wraps off its new model - business financial centers focused on corporate and professional clients.
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The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission voted to lift a long-standing restriction on the Crisis Center's ambulance service, TransCare. For years, TransCare could respond to 9-1-1 and mental health emergencies, but was barred from serving non-emergency medical patients. With today's vote, TransCare is now able to take patients to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities just like other private ambulance companies serving Hillsborough County residents.
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Meals on Wheels of Tampa delivers hot meals and friendly smiles to the homebound and seniors of our community every day. The Adopt-A-Route program provides a wonderful way for companies to volunteer by having employees deliver mid-day meals. A route only takes one hour each week. For more information on the Adopt-A-Route program, please call 813-238-8410 or email a.brogen@mowtampa.org.
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| The JLT Holiday Gift Market is 10 years old! Join us for a weekend to shop, share, care - and celebrate the history of Tampa. As you stroll through Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds, you will be transported into a holiday wonderland - stepping back in time to old Tampa and its rich traditions. |
The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the phosphate business of CF Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CF) for $1.2 billion in cash plus $200 million to fund CF Industries' asset retirement obligation escrow. Click here for more information.
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| GrayRobinson P.A. announces today its acquisition of the Miami-based criminal and civil white collar defense law firm Hirschhorn & Bieber. As a result of this partnership, GrayRobinson will now offer criminal and civil white collar defense legal services to existing and new clients, in addition to bolstering the ranks of lawyers with extensive trial experience. |
| Panera Bread honors local American heroes on Monday, November 11th. Show your military ID or wear your military uniform and receive a FREE you pick two. Valid at participating Greater Tampa Area Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned and operated by Covelli Family Limited Partnership. |
| The Great American Teach-In is here! Contact the school of your choice by November 14 and ask for the Teach-In Coordinator for more information. Don't miss out on a great chance to talk about your job, share your hobbies, and provide good examples. |
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Member Events
The Dali Museum and the Morean Arts Center are partnering to celebrate the art of printmaking and The Dalí's newest exhibit, "Print is the New Black: Dalí Printmaker" open now through December. Be inspired by Dalí's innovative printmaking and the great resource of the Morean Arts Center at a special, do-it-yourself workshop where you'll learn a variety of printmaking techniques, led by local printmaker and professor, Cat Thompson.
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On November 11, Tampa Museum of Art, in honor of our veterans, all active duty military, reservists, veterans and their families (with I.D.) will receive free admission Click here for more information. |
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EMPLOYERS...Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance NO-COST business seminars are designed to address current issues concerning employers in today's workplace. Join us on Nov. 12th from 12pm-1:30pm as speaker Christopher Shulman discusses: "Updates & Information: Family Medical Leave Act." To attend, please RSVP to Clay Gambetti at (813) 397-2074 or at gambettic@workforcetampa.com.
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Troy University invites you to their open house on November 12, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 7:00pm. RSVP for our Open House by emailing: tampa@troy.edu. Any questions, give us a call at 813-835-6220.
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Hillsborough Community College would like to invite you to our Executive Breakfast Briefing on a Trade and Logistics Challenge Grant fund that the Institute for Corporate & Continuing Education, A division of Hillsborough Community College has recently been granted. The fund will be in the form of QRT (Quick Response Training) funds to support businesses that directly/indirectly export goods. Companies that manufacture, distribute, transport, or participate in supply chain of goods or services are invited to participate in this information session to find out more about the QRT grant and the Trade and Logistics Educational Services. More information here.
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Member Accolades
Stann W. Givens, partner at Givens Givens Sparks law firm, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the field of Marital and Family Law (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Mr. Givens has been practicing family law in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years.
U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers have awarded Givens Givens Sparks law firm, Tier One ranking for Family Law firms in the country. Givens Givens Sparks has over 100 years combined legal experience , including two attorneys board certified in the area of Marital and Family law.
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The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is pleased to announce that Ronald A. Christaldi, partner in the Tampa office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Riverwalk.
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Fowler White Boggs is pleased to announce that Tampa attorneys Darren D. Farfante and Sarah Lahlou-Amine have achieved the rating of AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell®.
Rhea F. Law, CEO and Chair of the Board of Fowler White Boggs, has been named Chairperson of the University of South Florida's (USF) Health Professions Conferencing Corporation (HPCC) Board of Directors. Ms. Law was confirmed at the October 7, 2013 board meeting and her appointment is a four-year term.
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Stevens & Stevens Business Records Management, Inc. (SSBRM) has been awarded the oneilPartner Record Center of the Year Award from O'Neil Software. SSBRM is a full-service records storage and information management company, providing services throughout the Southeastern U.S., including, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
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| Fisher & Phillips LLP has won first place in the social/interactive media category of the Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Chapter "Your Honor Awards" for its FMLA Leave Calculator App. |
Fintech is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the Innovative Project of the Year category for Tampa Bay Technology Forum's (TBTF) annual Industry Achievement Awards.
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| John B. Grandoff, III, a Shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson, was recently appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the governing board of the Tampa Port Authority. Read press release here. |
| InVision Advisors is proud to announce Manager Jonathan Moore, A1A has received one of 10 national grants for Community-Based Leadership Training from the American Institute of Architects with his acceptance into the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Tampa, Class of 2014.
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A., a professional accounting, assurance, and tax services firm headquartered in Tallahassee, announces that Allison Harrell has been appointed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to the Governmental Audit Quality Center Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 year.
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The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is pleased to announce the reappointment of Port President and CEO Paul Anderson to the Board of Governors of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Working with other executives from a bevy of business sectors, Anderson will hold this position for a one-year term, during which he will represent the Tampa Port Authority in helping to fulfill the economic and business development mission and goals of the organization, headquartered in Tallahassee.
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New Hires and Promotions
Fowler White Boggs is pleased to announce that Alice W. Weinstein has joined the firm's Tampa office as Of Counsel and will practice in the Tax, Trusts and Estates Practice Group.
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Fintech welcomes Misty Mill to their customer Activation team. Misty brings over 12 years of customer service and data entry experience within the consumer finance, printing services and hospitality industries.
Sue Horning joins Fintech's Regional Account Specialist team. With her diverse background in sales, accounts receivable, and customer service all within the alcohol industry, she is a great addition to the sales team. |
| The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce that R. Quincy Bird has joined the Tampa office as an associate in the Commercial Litigation department, Jeremy M. Halpern has joined the Tampa office as an associate in the banking and financial institutions department, Leonardo M. "Lenny" Dosoretz has joined the Tampa office as an associate in the Corporate department. |
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