The Spirit of Service: An Influential Day with Barbara Bush
Barbara Pierce Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush captivate the crowd with their heartfelt sentiments
 | | Barbara Pierce Bush (right) with moderator Gayle Sierens of WFLA News Channel 8. |
Barbara Pierce Bush walked up to the stage almost in tears after a sweet introduction from her sister, Jenna Bush Hager, who unfortunately couldn't join us yesterday. Laughing from the jokes about her grandmother "the enforcer" Barbara Bush, Barbara Pierce Bush began her ever-so elegant speech about her work with Global Health Corps. Barbara was inspired to make a difference by traveling the world with her parents over the years, and after graduating college, she did just that. Barbara founded Global Health Corps with a team of six twenty-somethings who met through a summit focused on engaging young people in the future of global health in 2008. She spoke to us about the work and accomplishments they have had over the years and how this partnership has changed her life. She truly believes that the millennial generation has the power to change the global health world.
As if we didn't love technology already, our focus shifted upward to the screens where we were privileged to have a live video chat with Former First Lady Barbara Bush from her Texas home. Mrs. Bush was overjoyed by her granddaughter's speech and the work she has done with Global Health Corps. She also spoke about her primary cause throughout the years, promoting literacy. She is passionate in her belief that everyone has the right to read and that so many of our nation's problems would be solved if more people could read, write and comprehend. Mrs. Bush and Barbara both talked about their time in the White House and touched on the normalcy of their everyday lives, but also the craziness that comes from having a father and husband as President of the United States. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor PNC Bank, and to all our attendees for joining us at the largest Women of Influence luncheon yet! |
2014 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence: Chief Jane Castor
Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award. Chief Castor has protected our community for more than 30 years, working side-by-side with citizens, neighborhood leaders, activists and business owners to make Tampa a safer place to live, work and raise a family. Since its introduction in 2003, her "Focus on Four" crime reduction plan has been the driving force behind Tampa's 65% reduction in major crime.
Chief Castor has also been recognized by the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives as "Law Enforcement Executive of the Year." She is a member of multiple community boards including Trinity Charter School and Hillsborough House of Hope and recently spearheaded efforts to secure donations to design and build a new Police Athletic League Facility. Her entire family surprised her by attending to celebrate the recognition alongside Barbara Bush (pictured above).
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IIFA Bollywood Awards Schedule of Events
IIFA is officially here! It will be an exciting week here in Tampa and we want to keep you in the know! Check out the calendar of events from our friends at Visit Tampa Bay and make sure you take adavantage of some of the awesome opportunities Bollywood is bringing to Tampa!
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Leadership Tampa's Economic Development Day
A generation or two ago, Economic Development looked like steam and soot, steel and ships. But today's economic engine is powered not by sweat equity, but by information and ingenuity. This "New World Economy," as University of Tampa President Ron Vaughn called it, is built on the brains of "knowledge workers" instead of the backs of the laborers.
Such was the message during our recent Leadership Tampa Economic Development Day, where our class got to meet some of the minds guiding Tampa into its next chapter and witness first-hand the type of cutting-edge business thinking that will form the city's future. Read more >> |
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A Night with the Tampa Bay Storm!
The Tampa Bay Storm has a great offer for Chamber members! Join the Storm this Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m....for free! Click here to redeem your tickets for the game this weekend. Special offer code is: Tampa. |
Chamber Welcomes New Members!
Please give a warm welcome to the following companies who have recently become Chamber members in April 2014:
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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. Valet parking will be provided. Door prizes, including gift certificates, will be raffled off, just in time for Mother's Day! Any attendees can bring in jewelry for a free cleaning!
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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 and U.S. Special Operations Command for Doing Business with MacDill. Featured program to include: Iron Man Suit contracts, "MacDill 101," industry-specific panels for IT, proposal writing, Q&A with seasoned contractors for SOCOM and CENTCOM, small group "ask anything" sessions with a MacDill contracting specialist, and networking after the program. $55 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members. Sponsored by C1 Bank. Click here for more information and to register.
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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!
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Operation Partnership
Thursday, May 8, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
Join us as we seek to strengthen the ties between Tampa's military and civilian communities by engaging local business professionals and active military members. This half-day program begins with breakfast at the Chamber, then military participants will shadow civilian participants at their workplace to learn the ins and outs of heir civilian counterpart's day-to-day business activities. This event is for members only. Click here to register! Presented by USAA.
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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!
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2014 Annual Golf Tournament - SOLD OUT!
Monday, May 12, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd.
The 2014 Chamber Golf Challenge is only 4 weeks away but already sold out! 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.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
GrillSmith, 14303 N. Dale Mabry Highway
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. Click here to register. Hosted by GrillSmith.
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2014 Legislative Wrap-Up
Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Downtown, 513 S. Florida Avenue
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our 2014 Legislative Wrap-Up where our state senators and state representatives representing Hillsborough County will discuss the outcome of the 2014 Legislative Session and our 2014 State Legislative Agenda. Click here for more information and to register. $50 for members, $55 non-members. Two complimentary registrations per company for FITS Three, Four and Partner. Sponsored by TECO. |
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Coffee Connection Series
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
Coffee Connection Series is held every other month. This event focuses on Chamber members within their first year of membership. It is designed to help engage new members and build relationships. The program is facilitated by an Ambassador, who is a volunteer just like you, and will serve as your mentor! Click here to register! |
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