Recap: Emerging with Influence
 Sima Dahl, published author and President of Parlay Communications, was the energizing keynote speaker for the second annual Emerging with Influence event at T. Pepin Hospitality Centre on November 7, 2013. More than 230 members from Emerge Tampa Bay and the business community joined together for this program, Emerge's signature annual event. It's a time to celebrate the organization's achievements, goals, and leadership. Congratulations to the 2013 Deanne Dewey Roberts Emerging Leader, April Monteith with JP Morgan Chase. Read more > |
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Ready for Takeoff: 128th Annual Meeting
Now boarding Flight 121913 on Chamber Air
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. Departure will be Thursday, December 19th, 2013 and our destination will be the Tampa Convention Center. Reserve your seats now. The Chamber is ready for takeoff!
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MYB Spotlight: Ralph Garcia, CPA
Office Managing Member, Warren Averett Pender Newkirk; 2010 Small Business of the Year Winner
"The Chamber strengthens the connection of our firm, Warren Averett Pender Newkirk, to Tampa and its citizens. The Chamber keeps us informed of important issues that affect our community, it introduces us to influential thought leaders in our region and it prepares our people to be better leaders."
Click here to see how the Chamber is Minding Your Business! |
Recap: Operation Partnership 
Twenty-five Chamber members contributed to our efforts to strengthen ties between Tampa's military and civilian communities by spending Wednesday morning on MacDill Air Force Base. Local business executives paired up with active military members to learn about the ins and outs of their military counterpart's day-to-day business activities on base. The group also had the opportunity to tour a KC-135 and participate in a tour and demonstration of the Military Working Dogs on base. Both civilian and military participants walked away from the day with a new connection and a broadened understanding of each other's daily lives. This program was the first of many to come that will focus on building bridges and strengthening relationships between the military and civilian communities in Tampa. |
Real Florida Run Series, Fall Edition
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Parks would like to announce that the Real Florida Run Series, Fall Edition is coming to Hillsborough County this coming weekend. The Real Florida Run Series is a benefit for the Friends of the State Parks. The Hillsborough County location will be at Little Manatee River State Park in Wimauma on November 16 at 9:00 a.m. You can pre-register online here. Download the flyer for more information. |
Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to these members, who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in November 2013! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
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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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Pearls of Wisdom
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Our final Pearls of Wisdom for the year will provide attendees with useful information for protecting yourself and your belongings while holiday shopping brick and mortar stores as well as ways to guard against identity theft in the stores and online. This women's focus program will feature City of Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor and Suzanne Diaz from PNC Bank. In the holiday spirit, the Women of Influence Committee is also facilitating a Diaper Donation Drive for the Alpha House of Tampa. $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Click here to register!
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Business by the Bay: December Joint Networking Event
Thursday, December 12, 2013 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street
You and your staff are invited to a joint networking event with local chambers of commerce and area organizations. Please join us for this holiday happy hour and networking with area professionals! Guests will receive a complimentary drink and hors d'ouvres. Please click here to register!
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Return on Relationships
Monday, December 16, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
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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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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