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The Tampa Police Department presented the 2014 Business Partnership Award to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Bob Rohrlack and the Leadership Tampa and Leadership Tampa Alumni programs on May 1, 2014.

The GTCC has personalized this partnership with the Tampa Police Department by opening a second R.I.C.H. (Resources in Community Hope) House in the Robles Park Community.

The first effort created a safe haven for dozens of children in one of our city's most challenged neighborhoods. Leadership Tampa Class of 2013 went to work doing an "extreme make-over" on a historic, but long abandoned City of Tampa Recreation Center, bringing to fruition the second R.I.C.H. House in the City of Tampa.

Emerge Tampa Bay is celebrating their 10th anniversary this month! Join Emerge on Wednesday, May 28th on the Yacht Starship off of Channelside. You will have the opportunity to connect with past and present Emerge members and hear Mayor Bob Buckhorn speak. Not to mention, we will be sailing around the bay at the end of the evening - an all around great experience! Click here to register today! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, TBT!

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce joined fifty of the country's largest metropolitan regional chambers of commerce in a letter urging congress to address the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund.

Congress will consider reauthorization of the MAP-21 long-term highway authorization over the coming months and business groups nationwide want a solution to the federal funding shortfall. They also want congress to empower metropolitan regions to advance locally-driven innovative solutions to transportation challenges. Read more >>

The Chamber would like to congratulate the following members who recently celebrated a grand opening or a brand new location. Members interested in having a Chamber ambassador participate in their grand opening should contact Tracy Wilson at 813.276.9464.

	Florida Hospital Carrollwood Occupational Health Services, caring for injured workers, is celebrating the opening of a new 6,200 square foot clinic located on the hospital campus. The clinic provides executive wellness, workers comp, 24-hour, 7 days a week onsite drug testing, immunizations, corporate wellness programs and more!
	LivingHR says a big thank you to Tampa, their clients and partners as they celebrate their growth and new brand!

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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.

Join us for our monthly Competitive Edge Series, "Multi-Generational Implications for the Future@Work" Speaker will be Michele Norris, Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach at Navigen Leadership. We will be exploring generational differences among employees and learning how to be an effective manager of all age groups. $35 for members, $50 for non-members. FIT One Members receive two free competitive edge registrations per year per company. Click here for more information and to register! Sponsored by Verizon.

Coffee Connection Series is held every other month. This event focuses on Chamber members within their first year of membership. It is designed to engage new members, partner you with an ambassador/mentor and build relationships. The program is facilitated by Ambassadors, who are volunteers just like you, and will serve as your Chamber connection! Click here to register!

Emerge Tampa Bay is turning 10! Join us to celebrate all of Emerge's accomplishments in the past ten years. This event will be held on the Yacht StarShip and will cruise around Tampa Bay. Featuring special guest, Mayor Bob Buckhorn. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Sponsored by TBT. Click here to register today!

Join us for complimentary hors de'oeurves and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. Free for members, $15 for non-members. Hosted by ConnectWise IT. Click here to register.

Our second Pearls of Wisdom event of 2014 will focus on how women in our community can attain success as an entrepreneur, whether through their own startup company or through the successful development of a product. Our guest panel will discuss their experiences breaking into the corporate world and offer advice to those who are hoping to do the same. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Click here for more information and to register!

Member Orientation is the first step to getting the most out of your Chamber membership! We will begin with an overview of the Chamber, followed by a member testimonial. Then, we will cover topics such as events and registration, marketing and communications and your member benefits. There will also be a chance 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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