Competitive Edge Series: What it Takes to be an Award-Winning Company
Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series on January 27th featuring a panel discussion with executives from the Chamber's 2013 Small Business of the Year award-winning companies. They will highlight what makes their company successful and share their personal thoughts on the following:
- Management philosophy
- Major risks of starting your own business
- Key business values
- Challenges and adversities
- How they recruit staff
- Other tips and recommendations for success
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Dr. Samuel Teske
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Madelyn E. Butler, M.D.
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Bob Helms
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Register here today! Thank you to our sponsor, Verizon. |
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Tampa Chamber hosts Governor Rick Scott's visit with local business leaders
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce hosted Governor Rick Scott's visit with local business leaders on Thursday, January 9. Over 50 business leaders discussed business issues with the Governor, covering topics such as transportation, Medicaid expansion and flood insurance. Governor Scott's visit coincided with the release of the Chamber's 2014 State Legislative Agenda, available here. Read full press release here. |
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Tampa Bay Consular Corp, part of the Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council will host an event on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. in honor of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mayor Buckhorn will also be on hand to deliver a proclamation and participate in the ceremony. This event is free to the public. If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP directly to the Consular Correspondent of Italy Vincent Genovese at 813- 817- 5923 or by email at vgenovese@italconstampa.com. Full details available here. |
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Open Positions at the Chamber
We are hiring! The Chamber is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
Click on the respective positions to download the detailed job description and required qualifications. To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and three references to resumes@tampachamber.com.
- Applicants for the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO must also submit two writing samples: an email to a C-suite executive requesting a meeting with the President & CEO and a thank you letter from the President & CEO to a new Chamber investor.
- Applicants for the Government Relations Coordinator position must also include two writing samples (minimum of 250 words on any subject).
- Applicants for the Program/Administrative Coordinator position must include two writing samples (a thank you letter to a sponsor of a signature event and an email to a c-level executive of a prospective member requesting a meeting to discuss membership).
Candidates who do not submit all of the requested documentation will not be considered. No phone calls please. Due to the anticipated number of inquiries, we regret that we cannot respond to all applicants.
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Member Anniversaries
Thank you to these members, who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in January 2014! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
5 year
10 year
30 year
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Competitive Edge Series: "What it takes to be an Award-Winning Company"
Monday, January 27, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series featuring a panel discussion with executives from the Chamber's 2013 Small Business of the Year award-winning companies. They will highlight what makes their company successful and share their personal thoughts on the following: management philosophy, major risks of starting your own business, key business values, challenges and adversities, how they recruit staff and other tips and recommendations for success. Sponsored by Verizon. Free for FIT Two, $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. FIT One members receive FREE attendance for one at two events per year. Click here to register.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, January 30, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by the Carrollwood Country Club. Click here to register.
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Women's Series Luncheon: It's a Woman's World
Friday, January 31, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Maestro's at the Straz Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place
Join us for an interactive Q&A panel with the women who have taken charge of the Chamber! We'll welcome three of our past Chamber Chairs as well as our new 2014 Chair for the chance to have a candid discussion with these powerful and influential women. They will provide insight on how to become leaders in the community, and fill us in on their tips and tricks for making your way to the top in the corporate world. Click here for more information and to register.
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Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | 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. Special thanks to our 2014 Member Orientation sponsor, Office Depot!
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Get Connected
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Chester H. Ferguson Law Center, 1610 N. Tampa Street
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 FIT's One and Two, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Hosted by the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Click here to register.
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Return on Relationships
Thursday, February 13, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. 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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