Recap: Face the Chamber featuring Mayor Bob Buckhorn
Tampa Mayor delivers an encouraging address to Chamber members
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Chamber Chair, Robin DeLaVergne and Mayor Bob Buckhorn
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Today, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn was placed in the proverbial hot seat as he was presented with tough questions from the local business community in an innovative segment called "Face the Chamber." Chamber members were able to submit questions and concerns via Twitter, email and video for the Mayor to address.
"Get involved, elect great people, and find your passion in the community," said the Mayor as he began his passionate speech about our diverse, up-and-coming city of Tampa. He talked about a few key points from his State of the City address on Tuesday, which included new residential towers in Downtown Tampa, transitioning changes to the city's neighborhoods, and how to keep the "young talent" located here in town. Topics during the Q&A session that followed ranged from downtown parking and transportation, what young professionals should be involved in and the next big event coming to Tampa. He concluded the program by encouraging the audience to send a video about Tampa to all their friends up north stuck in the snow. Click here to watch the video! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor,Saint Leo University. |
Tampa Bay Rays Luncheon set for May 9! Register today!
Come find out what the Tampa Bay Rays have in store for Chamber members this year at a special luncheon featuring Manager Joe Maddon, President Matt Silverman and several Rays players and executives. Don't miss out on our first sports luncheon of the year! Joe Maddon may even keep the tradition alive and let the audience decide the lineup for an upcoming game! Presented by the Tampa Bay Times. Click here to read more about the luncheon and to register! |
2014 Annual Chamber Golf Challenge
Start working on your swing, the 2014 Chamber Golf Challenge is only 6 weeks away! Mark your calendars now for Monday, May 12 at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament, presented by BBVA Compass and Skanska, will benefit the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Foundation and all the Chamber's educational and leadership programming. Sponsorships and foursome golfer spots are available! Click here for all the details and to sign up today!
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Area Chambers Oppose Public Records Bill
Tampa, FL - The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Beaches and Tampa Bay Partnership oppose House Bill 1151 and Senate Bill 1648 (passed by the Senate). These bills aim to create transparency in government, but instead have the unintended consequence of making public the records of each chamber of commerce, economic development organization and any other organization that have public agencies of any kind that are members. Read more >> |
Leadership Tampa's Government Day
 by Brian Cummings, Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
The top elected officials from the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County took their hands off the levers of power momentarily to spend time with Leadership Tampa's Class of 2014 during Government Day, sharing with the Class what they do to make Hillsborough County and Tampa such dynamic places to live and work. Starting with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a dozen local government leaders visited LT 14 at the offices of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. They discussed the responsibilities of their respective offices and the challenges facing local government, then fielded the always-engaging questions of the Best Class Ever. Read more >> |
Get Your Copy of our 2014-2015 Membership Directory & Location Guide!
The Chamber is proud to announce the release of our 2014-2015 Membership Directory and Location Guide! This edition serves as an all-inclusive resource for individuals looking to navigate the area and those seeking to discover more information about Tampa Bay's local economy, communities, leisure attractions, education and healthcare opportunities, as well as modes of transportation.
The Membership Directory listing highlights the more than 1,200 Chamber member businesses and the wide variety of services they provide to the Greater Tampa Bay market. View the guide online by clicking here. |
Chamber Welcomes New Members!
Please give a warm welcome to the following companies who have recently become Chamber members in March 2014.
Ed Chase - Business Services Focus on Performance, LLC - Business Coaching |
Member Orientation
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin St.
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, April 8, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Canterbury Tower, 3501 Bayshore Blvd.
Get Connected is a facilitated 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 Canterbury Tower. Click here to register.
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Return on Relationships
Thursday, April 10, 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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2014 Women of Influence Luncheon featuring Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager - Sold Out!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive
Join us for our annual Women of Influence luncheon featuring Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager. United in their humanitarian missions and the spirit of service - as well as through their close family bond - Barbara and Jenna have found a shared purpose in giving a voice to the disadvantaged while bringing to light stories of hope. This event is sold out! To inquire about the waitlist, please contact Anne Timmel at atimmel@tampachamber.com.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, April 24, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Continental Wholesale Diamonds, LLC, 1715 N. Westshore Blvd.
Join us for complimentary hors d'oeurves and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by Continental Wholesale Diamonds, LLC. Click here to register.
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Doing Business With MacDill
Friday, April 25, 2014 | 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd
Join the Chamber for Doing Business with MacDill and U.S. Special Operations Command. Featured program to include: large and small business focuses, industry-specific panels for IT and construction, proposal writing, Q&A with seasoned contractors for SOCOM and CENTCOM, small group "ask anything" sessions with MacDill contracting specialist, and discussion on industry trends and shifts with SOCOM specialists. $55 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members. Click here for more information and to register.
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