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2nd Annual Connect for a Difference Nonprofit Volunteer Fair

Are you interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities in the Tampa Bay area? Emerge Tampa Bay's Nonprofit Volunteer Fair can do just that! This is your opportunity to get involved in your community and to find out what you are passionate about. Come out to support and learn more about your local non-profit and community service organizations! This is a free event and is open to everyone! The event will be on Saturday, April 26 at The University of Tampa's Fletcher Lounge. Click here to register! 
Get Your Clubs Ready for the Chamber Golf Challenge!

The 2014 Chamber Golf Challenge is only 4 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!
Rent a Room at the Chamber for your Next Meeting!
Hold your meeting in the downtown central business district

Is your company in need of space to host a meeting, conference or client presentation? As an added benefit of your Chamber membership, the Skanska Board Room and/or Conference Room are currently available for rental on a full or half-day basis. Rates start at $125. Contact Vicki Dunn at 813.276.9403 for more information!
Leadership Tampa's Trip to Tallahassee
by Brian Cummings, Greenspoon Marder, P.A.

Leadership Tampa's Class of 2014 solidified its legacy as the Best Class Ever during the recent Tallahassee Retreat, a two-day tour of Florida's capital city that many consider a highlight of the Leadership Tampa experience.  It was definitely a great experience for our class.  We enjoyed an inside glimpse of our state government, featuring private meetings with leaders of each branch of government; we observed the Legislature in action and we toured the Governor's Mansion. Read more >>


Are you interested in learning more about Leadership Tampa? Join us at our upcoming information sessions. Click here for more information.
Member Anniversaries

Congratulations to these members who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in March 2014! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.

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2014 Women of Influence Luncheon - Sold Out!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive

We are looking forward to welcoming a sold out crowd to our annual Women of Influence luncheon on April 23! Due to her professional responsibilities with NBC, Jenna Bush Hager has been called away on assignment and regrets that she is no longer able to attend. However, we're thrilled that Barbara Pierce Bush will still be joining us to deliver the keynote address.  We are also excited to announce that Barbara's grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush will join us during the program for a live video chat.  They will share with us what drives them to serve and how ideas put to action are the best kind. This event is sold out! To inquire about the waitlist, please contact Anne Timmel at atimmel@tampachamber.com.






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.






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 and U.S. Special Operations Command for Doing Business with MacDill. 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. Sponsored by C1 Bank. Click here for more information and to register.






Competitive Edge Series: Time Management & Organization
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street

Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series featuring Debbie Lundberg of Presenting Powerfully by Debbie Lundberg. Debbie will be speaking about "Time Management & Organization for Impact & Balance. Attendees can expect to have the opportunity to work through his/her professional scenario if requested, gain insight into how to best plan for balance, and experience the impact of being in control. $35 for members, $50 for non-members, Free for FIT Two Members. FIT One Members receive two FREE Competitive Edge Registrations per year per company. Click here to register!






2014 Tampa Bay Rays Luncheon
Friday, May 9, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, 700 S. Florida Avenue

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 register! 






2014 Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, May 12, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd.
 

 
 
Start working on your swing, the 2014 Chamber Golf Challenge is only 4 weeks away! 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 teams are available! Click here for all the details. Please call Anne Timmel at 813-276-9440 or email atimmel@tampachamber.com for more information.