|
Tampa Chamber and South Tampa Chamber Endorse Greenlight Pinellas
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and South Tampa Chamber of Commerce have endorsed the Greenlight Pinellas plan for bus improvements and future passenger rail service in Pinellas County, with connections to Hillsborough County. Pinellas County voters will consider the Greenlight Pinellas plan in November 2014.
"Greenlight Pinellas is the first step towards a regional system and will benefit the entire region," Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Chair Robin DeLaVergne said. "It will create connections between Tampa International Airport and Pinellas beaches, as well as link the growing Gateway and Westshore districts." Read more >> |
Event Recap: Pearls of Wisdom
Over 80 women from the Tampa Bay business community gathered at the Tampa Museum of Art on Tuesday for our most recent Pearls of Wisdom event: "Start Me Up! Women in Entrepreneurship." These ladies had the opportunity to network with fellow businesswomen and hear from an incredible panel of local female entrepreneurs about their experiences breaking into the corporate world on their own. Our panel included moderator Jessica Rivelli of Working Women of Tampa Bay, Susan Stackhouse of Stellar Partners, Inc., Pam French of Pami Pocket, and Gina Almonte of Refresh-a-Baby (one of the Chamber's 2013 Start-Up Scholars!). Attendees walked away with empowering lessons and advice that could be applied to any professional endeavor, as well as plenty of new relationships with fellow women in the workplace! Thank you to our sponsor, PNC Bank and our host, Mise en Place. |
Tampa Chamber Honored by Hiring Our Heroes with Chamber of Valor Award
Distinction Honors State and Local Chambers for Joining Mission of Helping Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses Find Meaningful Employment The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Hiring Our Heroes with the Chamber of Valor Award. The Chamber of Valor Award acknowledges the contributions of local chambers, industry associations, and business development organizations that join the Hiring Our Heroes mission of finding meaningful employment for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Read more >>
|
All Call for Committee Members: 8th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
Mark your calendars! The Chamber's 8th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament is set for Friday, November 21 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. Registration will begin later this summer, but the planning committee is kicking into high gear in July. If you have an interest in clay shooting, special event planning or just want to meet some other Chamber members, get involved! Committee members are asked to help plan the tournament, recruit sponsors and find raffle prizes. If interested in participating, please contact Anne Timmel at atimmel@tampachamber.com. |
|
Tampa Chamber's statement on Governor Rick Scott's signing of state budget
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Rohrlack released this statement following Governor Rick Scott signing the state budget:
"On behalf of our 1,200 members in Tampa and across the Tampa Bay region, I want to thank Governor Scott for signing the State Budget and approving the major projects that were a priority for our members in 2014. I also want to thank our members and Legislators for making the case to the Governor that supporting our hospitals, ports and cultural facilities is a critical tool for economic development in Florida," said Rohrlack. Read more >>
|
Enterprise Florida Announcement
You're invited to join Enterprise Florida and our trade partners as we host a Doing Business in Singapore Roadshow around the state of Florida on June 18th at the Tampa Port Authority.
Singapore offers excellent opportunities for Florida companies to sell their products and services as the country is virtually a free port and a major trading hub. Bilateral trade in goods between U.S. and Singapore has risen 40% over the past decade to more than US $48 billion in 2013.
This event will start at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. with introduction to Singapore, market briefing and roundtable discussion. Space will be limited and participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for more information and to register.
|
|
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 make 20+ new business connections in less than an hour! 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.
|
|
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, Rick Gallegos of 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. Complimentary for FIT Two's. Click here to register. Sponsored by Verizon.
|
|
Business After Hours
Thursday, June 26, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Community College Collaboration Studios, 1602 N. 15th Street
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 Hillsborough Community College. Click here to register.
|
|
2014 Political Hob-Nob
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive
This premier election season event is your opportunity to mingle with candidates vying to represent the heart of Florida's most significant voting bloc just weeks before the 2014 primary! Come vote for your favorite candidate in the Hob Nob Straw Poll. Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. $20 for members, $30 for non-members. Click here to register.
|
|
Member News
More than 700 guests attended Moffitt Cancer Center's 21st annual Magnolia Ball on Saturday, May 3 at A La Carte Event Pavilion. The uplifting evening included video messages from Olivia Newton-John and Coach Don Shula, a patient testimonial from Sarasota-resident, Tiffany Garber, as well as live entertainment from Huey Lewis & The News. Chaired by Bob and Lorraine Dutkowsky, the Ball raised $3 million for patient care, research and education at the Cancer Center. Contributions also benefit the Magnolia Lodging Program. View video here.
|
Do you know a woman in the greater Tampa Bay community whose leadership impacts and inspires others? The USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) program is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 WLP Community Leadership Award, to be conferred at the 9th Annual WLP Fall Symposium on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. Click here for the application and more information.
|
Tampa General Hospital received two awards from the DCF Community Partners meeting last month. Tampa General was awarded with the Top 10 Access Community Partner for 2013 and The Partner ID Vigilance Award.
|
|
Are you an employer in search of an intern? Whether it's paid, unpaid, full-time or part-time, register today on TampaBayIntern.com to connect with tomorrow's workforce to offer practical, real-world experiences in today's job market. By participating, employers may benefit by being reimbursed for a percentage of an intern's wages during the internship period.
|
A Media Marketing celebrates their 45th Anniversary serving the Tampa Bay area and beyond! Originally a print company, AMM now offers Video, Web, Social Media Training and Management. AMM specializes in "Personally guided marketing strategies for the serious business owner."
|
All Children's Hospital will continue to create healthy tomorrows for children across the region thanks to another year of donations at its 31st annual telethon. With the help of thousands of donors this year, the hospital raised $3,926,121during the 11 ˝ hour live broadcast on WFLA-TV News Channel 8, as well as through the taped broadcast on WXCW in the Ft. Myers/Naples area. Money raised through the telethon will directly fund treatment, research, education and advocacy initiatives at All Children's Hospital.
|
| The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay announced that it is launching Men Stopping Violence Against Women, an initiative that engages men and boys in the effort to end gender-based violence. In the Tampa Bay area, the Crisis Center has been at the forefront of engaging men in effectively working with women in partnership for gender equality and addressing the negative consequences of unequal power relationships. |
|
The Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education at HCC is seeking volunteers to participate in an Advisory Board for the Insurance Program. Volunteers should be actively involved in the insurance community to bring their expertise and ideas recommend new classes and create a more effective and efficient program keeping up with the demand on today's economy. The board will meet twice a year. For more information contact Annette Maldonado amaldonado28@hccfl.edu 813-253-7982.
|
Port Tampa Bay is extremely pleased to announce that, after Gov. Rick Scott's signing of a funding package today, the port authority will now have the funds to purchase new post-Panamax gantry cranes to expand throughput capacity at the port's growing container terminal-a $12 million boon for the state's largest and most diversified port. Port Tampa Bay's strategic investment in post-Panamax cranes will enable it to serve the ever increasing container vessels being deployed by the regional and global carriers.
|
| Avesta Communities, a multifamily investment and management firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has something new to brag about-one of the coolest office space in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) selected 20 companies as finalists in the "Coolest Office Space" annual contest. - See more here. |
Member Events
Learn how to use quickbooks to achieve and maintain DCAA compliance with Solvability. Workshops are offered June 17-18 and October 14-15. Click here for more information. |
Modern Enterprise Solutions is happy to announce that they are able to accept e-waste from Tampa Bay Area Businesses. A FREE recycling event is scheduled from 7am-7pm Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th. Items will be accepted at their Recycling Center located at 6026 Jet Port Industrial Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33634. Each drop off will be provided with a certificate of destruction along with a detailed inventory of the equipment by make, model and serial number.
|
Member Accolades
The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce that William R. Swindle, partner in the Tampa office, chaired a panel discussion on Recent Transfer Tax Developments at the Suncoast Estate Planning Council meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce that G. Thomas Curran, Jr., associate in the Tampa office, is the recipient of the Pro Bono Lapel Pin Award from the 13th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee.
|
R. James "Jim" Robbins, Jr., Managing Shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson, was recently elected to The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Mr. Robbins is one of 40 attorneys from around the country elected to ACREL this year.
|
The University of Florida and The Pinellas County Gator Club® honored Carlton Fields Jorden Burt Shareholder, David R. Punzak, with the "2014 Gator Great" award on June 3, 2014 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida.
|
New Hires and Promotions
GrayRobinson, P.A. today announced veteran alcohol industry analyst, Charlie Tull, as the newest member of the firm's national Alcohol Industry Team. Tull most recently served as the Beer Industry Analyst for the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
|
Dominic A. DiMaio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synovus Bank of Florida, a division of Synovus Bank, announced that Jonathan A. Browy recently joined the bank as senior vice president and senior commercial banker. |
|
|
|
|
