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Chamber Briefs White House Staff on Tampa Business Issues
Members and representatives of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors met with White House policy staff and Cabinet department policy staff on Wednesday in Washington, DC. The group of 13 members along with President & CEO Bob Rohrlack and Government Relations Coordinator Michael Maurino received a briefing and discussed healthcare, immigration and transportation policy with the staffers in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
The two-hour session was conducted by the White House Office of Public Engagement, who has invited 15 Chambers for individual briefings, with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce being the first to be invited and attend.
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Competitive Edge Series: Overcoming Adversity
Join us for an inspiring session on "Overcoming Adversity" featuring Head Football Coach Robert Weiner of Plant High School on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Do you ever wonder how some companies and individuals manage to survive obstacles and persevere through tough times, while others succumb to the difficulties life presents? Coach Weiner has the insight to share the keys to making the most out of life's trying times. Come learn:
- How to enter a new environment and make positive differences from day one
- Leadership behaviors that dramatically affect performance
- How to motivate and inspire those around you to persevere through challenges
- How to serve as an example of optimism: the impact of attitude
- Professional values that can be learned from the football field
Coach Robert Weiner has been the head football coach at Plant High School since 2004. He has led the team to four state championships in his ten seasons as coach, after taking over a program that had not had a winning season in a dozen years. His leadership has inspired a generation of young people to utilize their talents and reach for their greatest hopes and dreams. Click here to register or for more information! FREE for FIT TWO Members. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon.
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Calling all Emerge Tampa Bay young professionals! Take your leadership journey to the next level and consider applying for the Emerge Tampa Bay 2015 Leadership Team. Detailed leadership position descriptions can be found on the application. We are looking for a Program Vice Chair, Professional Development Chair, Public Policy Chair, Membership Chair and a Community Outreach Chair. Completed applications and all attachments are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 29th. Questions? Contact clayton@tampachamber.com. |
Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cuttings
Members Mark Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors
The Chamber would like to congratulate the following member who recently celebrated a grand opening. Members interested in having a Chamber ambassador participate in their grand opening should contact Tracy Wilson at 813.276.9464. |
Wawa is delighted to announce the grand opening of its newest store at 2604 South US Highway 301. Festivities included remarks from Wawa officials, a parade of Wawa history dating back to 1902 and a Hoagie Building Competition benefiting local charities. Welcome Wawa!
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Hillsborough Transportation Planners Want You to "Imagine 2040"
The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization is in the process of updating their long range transportation plan. Called Imagine 2040, the transportation plan seeks to develop a vision for Hillsborough County in the year 2040. With 500,000 more people expected in Hillsborough by 2040, and hundreds of thousands of new jobs, what will our neighborhoods look like and what transportation options will we need? Take the Imagine 2040 survey and help shape the future of Hillsborough County. |
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Chamber Welcomes New Members!
Please give a warm welcome to the following companies who have recently become Chamber members in July 2014:
Quality Distribution - Transportation
TUV SUD America Inc. - Industrial Services/Supplies
Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Physicians/Surgeons
First Florida Integrity Bank - Banks
LDC International, Inc. - Architects
Terminix International Tampa Branch 2043 - Pest Control
Conversa LLC - Government & PR Consultants
Total Innovation Group, Inc.- Training Programs
Beazer Homes Corp. - Home Builders
Family Table LLC - Caterers
Sunnycoast Construction - Construction
Kokua Marketing - Marketing
New Life Village - Non-profit Organizations
The Kennelly Law Firm, PL - Attorneys
Ernst & Young, LLP - Accountants/CPAs |
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 for the Administrative Assistant position, please submit your resume, cover letter and three references. Please email all application materials 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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Member Orientation
August 6, 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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Get Connected
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Florida Blue, 201 N. Westshore Blvd.
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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Senior Enlisted Reception
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 | 4:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m
Surf's Edge Club, 7315 Bayshore Blvd., Building 499, MacDill AFB
 Join us for the 2014 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception on MacDill Air Force Base. This annual event is an excellent opportunity for members of the Tampa Bay business community to personally thank our local service men and women from all five branches of the military. Come out and show your appreciation for those who protect and serve our country. Click here to register. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, USAA. |
Pearls of Wisdom: Pearls for Girls - Raising empowered daughters (and sons!)
Thursday, August 21, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Boulevard
 Enjoy hors d'oeurves and cocktails while learning from and networking with influential women at our quarterly Pearls of Wisdom event. 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. Click here to register. Thank you to presenting sponsor PNC Bank!
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Education Connection Kick Off
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. Program
University Club, 201 N. Franklin St. #3800
Join us for the launch of Education Connection, a partnership between the Chamber and six educational institutions in Hillsborough County, created to develop workforce talent, encourage industry-leading research, and inspire meaningful business-academic partnerships. Our keynote speaker is Don Morton, Site Leader for the Microsoft campus in Fargo, North Dakota. He will discuss the intersection of academia & business. Prior to joining Microsoft, Morton was the assistant to the president and dir ector of University Relations at North Dakota State University. He is a former head football coach at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Tulsa and North Dakota State University and was named national coach of the year in 1983. In addition to hearing from our keynote speaker, the Chamber and our partners will roll out the initial plans for Education Connection. This event is free for members, $15 for non-members. Special thanks to presenting sponsor, Fintech. Click here for the event flyer and here to register for the event.
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CHALK TALK with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tuesday, September 2, 2014| 11:45 a.m - 1:30 p.m
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive
Join us for Chalk Talk with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, presented
 Autographs will be available at the conclusion of the program. Have a question for any of the Bucs players at the luncheon? Email your question to communityrelations@buccaneers.nfl.com. Click here to register or for more information. |
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