Chamber Announces 2014 Small Business of the Year Finalists
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists for the 2014 Small Business of the Year Awards, presented by Bay Cities Bank & Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, to be held on Friday, September 19th at the Straz Center for Performing Arts. These awards highlight the impact of small business on the community and celebrate the achievements of the best of the best in Tampa Bay.
Small business awards will be presented in three categories based on the number of employees, with a fourth category specifically for startup companies. Companies are evaluated on operational management, community involvement and ethical business practices. An award will also be presented to the Outstanding Small Business Leader of the Year. Congratulations to the 2014 Small Business of the Year, Startup and Leader Finalists:
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21-50 Employees:
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.
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The winners will be announced at the event on September 19. For more details on the Small Business of the Year Awards, please click here. |
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Join us for the 2014 Political Hob Nob!
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#tbt - Scenes from the
2006 Chamber Hob Nob
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The 2014 Hob Nob will take place on Wednesday, July 16 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum from 4:30 - 7:00 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 by Friday, July 11. |
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Minding Your Business: Tacy Briggs-Troncoso
Photographer & Chief Operating Mama; MamaRazzi Foto
"Relationships are the foundation of our business. Our involvement in the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce helps us build those relationships as well as strengthens our commitment to our community."
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Join us at our quarterly Pearls of Wisdom!
Pearls for Girls: Raising empowered daughters (and sons!)
Enjoy hors d'oeurves and cocktails while learning from and networking with influential women at our quarterly Pearls of Wisdom event on August 21. Every woman has the opportunity to serve as a positive role model to a child, whether in a parenting or a mentorship capacity. Modern technology and pop culture add to the many hurdles of raising a child, and many children struggle with self-confidence in an age when social media creates additional opportunities for competition. Our panel of experts will provide their guidance on how to help shape the next generation into women and men who are empowered, rather than entitled, and will go on to make a positive difference in our community. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Sponsored by PNC, click here to register! |
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Virtual Job Fair Dedicated to Veterans Launches in July
In July, CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Pinellas will host a week-long virtual job fair dedicated to veterans. This online event is simple to access and free of cost for job seekers and employers.
Beginning July 13th to July 19th the job fair can be accessed by clicking here. Employers are encouraged to post jobs for opportunities for full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent positions. For more information regarding the Veteran Virtual Job Fair please visit vjf.careersourcepinellas.com. |
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, cover letter, 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. |
Doing Business in Panama: Opportunities for Florida Companies
Is your company interested in doing business in Panama? Join Port Tampa Bay, Enterprise Florida, Tampa International Airport and Copa Airlines on July 21 to learn more about opportunities for your company to business abroad. Click here for more information. |
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Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to these members who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones in July 2014! We appreciate your long-standing commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
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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. Presenting Sponsors: AAA, Adams & Reese LLP, Tampa General Hospital and TuckerHall. Candidates interested in participating, please contact Michael Maurino by July 11.
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Coffee Connection Series
Wednesday, July 16, 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 engage new members, partner them with an ambassador/mentor and build relationships. The program is facilitated by Ambassadors who will serve as your Chamber connection! Click here to register.
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BUZZ-iness After Hours
Thursday, July 31, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Busch Gardens, 3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to a combined Business After Hours / Emerge's "The Buzz" event at Busch Gardens! Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber / Emerge members. The park will be open to attendees following this event. This event is open only to Chamber or Emerge members. Prior registration is required for this event, no walk-ups will be admitted. Click here to register.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Florida Blue, 4350 W. Cypress Street
Get Connected is a facilitated networking program designed to give members the opportunity to make 25+ 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 Florida Blue.
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