Recap: Legislative Wrap-Up
Chamber and Hillsborough delegation members celebrate a successful session 
The Chamber hosted eight members of the Hillsborough legislative delegation for our annual Legislative Wrap-Up on May 15. Our legislators took questions from Chamber members about the successes the Chamber and our partners were able to secure for the Tampa Bay region during the 2014 Legislative Session.
The Chamber's Legislative Scorecard reflects that success, counting 17 "wins" for our Legislative Agenda funding and policy priorities. Florida Governor Rick Scott has yet to sign the state budget or consider vetoing any projects. However, it is likely that the majority of our partners' priorities will be approved. Click here to view the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. |
Minding Your Business: Kareem J. Spratling
"With one of the largest and most robust public finance practices in the Southeastern United States and with our focus on serving the needs of governmental entities, non-profits and their lenders, it is very important to Bryant Miller Olive to know of major capital projects from conception. In light of the financial challenges facing governmental entities and non-profits, that knowledge allows us to share our expertise in helping those projects become a reality through the use of public financing mechanisms.
The Chamber has helped connect us to both public and private decision makers in a collegial and collaborative setting. Those connections and meetings are the foundation upon which solutions to some of this region's most pressing long-term capital needs are built." |
Emergence: Celebrating a Decade of Growth
Ten years ago, the Chamber launched the area's premier young professionals group, Emerge Tampa Bay in an effort to recruit and retain talent in the greater Tampa Bay area. We are proud of the many accomplishments of Emerge members and the growth and success of the program over the last ten years.
We invite you to join us 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! |
Open Position at the Chamber
We are hiring! The Chamber is currently accepting resumes for the following position:
Please click on the above position to download the detailed job description and required qualifications. To apply, please email your resume, design portfolio, two writing samples and three references to resumes@tampachamber.com. Applicants will not be considered if all of the requested items are not received. No phone calls please. Due to the anticipated response, we may not be able to respond to every candidate.
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Emergence: Celebrating a Decade of Growth
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Yacht StarShip, 603 Channelside Drive
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 Emerge members, $25 for non-members. Sponsored by TBT. Click here to register today! |
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Business After Hours
Thursday, May 29, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ConnectWise IT, 4925 Independence Parkway, Suite 400
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. |
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Pearls of Wisdom: Start Me Up - Women in Entrepreneurship
June 3, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza *VENUE CHANGE*
Enjoy hors d'oeurves and cocktails while learning from and networking with influential women. 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! |
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Member Orientation
June 4, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street
Member Orientation is your guide 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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Return on Relationships
June 5, 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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Get Connected
Tuesday, June 10, 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. Click here to register. Hosted by Canterbury Tower.
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Competitive Edge Series: Creating a Culture to Attract Top Talent
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin St.
Why do so many companies in the Tampa Bay area continue to win awards, grow, prosper and keep top talent, while others struggle to achieve growth? They understand how to build a powerful culture and keep their employees engaged. Bring your leadership team to learn how to make strategic changes that will increase productivity, improve employee engagement, and make your organization a leader in the Tampa Bay Area. After a year of research on small business trends, Dale Carnegie Training will share what you can do today to achieve breakthroughs. $35 for members, $50 for non-members. FIT One members receive two free registrations per year per company. Free for FIT Two's. Click here to register. Sponsored by Verizon.
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