Register Now: 2014 Political Hob Nob
The 2014 Hob Nob will take place on Wednesday, July 16 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 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. Click here to register!
If you are a candidate interested in participating, please contact Michael Maurino, Government Relations Coordinator at mmaurino@tampachamber.com or 813.964.6305. |
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Unfiltered: Emerge Tampa Bay Town Hall
Tired of Tampa Bay's transportation status quo? Join Emerge Tampa Bay on Wednesday, June 25 to hear and be heard about public transit, walkability, bikeability, busing and other transportation issues at Unfiltered - a dynamic discussion with your local officials. We invite you to attend our conversation with area business leaders, young professionals and local and state leaders as they address the latest developments and ideas on the local transportation agenda.
The panel gives you a platform to ask tough questions and get unfiltered answers from YOUR policy makers. Offer suggestions, provide feedback and help improve Tampa Bay's accessibility and lifestyle for all who live, work and play here. The program will be held at the University of Tampa Vaughn Center at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register! |
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Minding Your Business: Ronald Christaldi
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Julio Esquivel, left and Ron Christaldi, right
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"As a partner in an AmLaw 200 law firm, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce connects me and my firm to the community. I am able to foster relationships with community leaders and be involved in important community projects. Doing so helps me to give back, as well as to stay connected and better serve my clients and the community."
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Are you in need of small business assistance?
Chamber hosts Small Business Information Center appointments monthly
The Small Business Information Center (SBIC) is committed to supporting economic development by assisting entrepreneurs in the creation or expansion of small, minority and women-owned businesses throughout Hillsborough County. SBIC provides free business consultations to help clients start and grow their business. Clients receive assistance with developing their business idea, business plan, marketing plan, answer questions about business structure, zoning, permitting, taxes, insurance, bonding and registering your business.
The Chamber hosts monthly appointments with SBIC on the 4th Thursday of every month. Appointments are required, if you would like to schedule a free one-on-one consultation appointment or register for a free workshop(s), please call (813) 914-4028 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/sbic. |
Small Business Administration South Florida District Webinars
Upcoming webinars that can help your small business!
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Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to these members who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in June 2014! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
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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, 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.
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Unfilitered: Emerge Tampa Bay Town Hall
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Emerge Tampa Bay invites you to attend a conversation with area business leaders, young professionals and local and state leaders as they address the latest developments and ideas on the local transportation agenda. The panel gives you a platform to ask tough questions and get unfiltered answers from your policy makers. Presented by the University of Tampa. $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Click here to register.
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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.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Franklin Street
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 or Two, $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Click here to register. Hosted by Painters on Demand.
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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.
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