 2014 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception
Join us on Wednesday, August 20, as we celebrate Senior Enlisted military personnel from all five branches of the service. The 2014 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception, presented by USAA, is an excellent opportunity for members of the Tampa Bay business community to personally thank the men and women in uniform who protect and serve our country. The event will be held at Surf's Edge on MacDill Air Force Base. Chamber members purchase tickets, which covers their admission and admission for one Senior Enlisted military member. Click here for more information or to register. Advanced registration is required. |
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Ambassador of the Quarter
Congratulations to Jason Chavez, Regional Account Manager with Platinum Information Services in Tampa Bay, for being our Ambassador of the Quarter! After finishing college in Colorado, Jason moved to Tampa in 2001 looking for a longer boating season and an opportunity in sales. For an outgoing individual who genuinely enjoys helping people, a position in technology sales with Platinum has been a great fit.
When not working, Jason can usually be found on or near the water. Sailing & racing one-design keelboats, he enjoys the camaraderie and competition of traveling to the boat events throughout the U.S. and abroad. Jason values the relationship he has with The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce as it gives him the opportunity to establish industry partners, generate business, and even bring new people into the sailing community.
The Ambassador Spotlight is a quarterly award given to an Ambassador who best exemplifies a spirit of volunteerism and dedication to the Chamber's Ambassador Committee's focus of serving as member relations support and assists with efforts to retain members through consistent personal interaction and involvement. For more information about the Ambassador Committee contact Tracy Wilson at 813.276.9464.
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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. |
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Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Announcement
The Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Council invites you to learn more about Tampa International Airport on August 28 from 3:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Get an update on the Airport's Master Plan projects and air service developments, hear what's going on with the German American Chamber and take a "behind the scenes" tour of the baggage in-line system and the state of the art international arrival area. Click here for the event flyer. RSVP by August 22 at TPAEvents@TampaAirport.com or 813.554.1499.
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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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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. |
Return on Relationships
Thursday, August 14, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St.
During this interactive session, you will learn how to get the most out of the networking opportunities at Chamber events, including:
- What to say when asked, "What do you do?"
- How to be comfortable introducing yourself to someone you don't know
- How to build relationships with the Chamber membership
- Goal setting for a Chamber event
- How to professionally end a conversation
- How to transition the conversation to the next step (i.e. a phone call or meeting)
Click here to register! Chamber Members $10, Non-Members $20. FREE for FIT One members.
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Senior Enlisted Reception
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 | 4:30 p.m - 6:30 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. Prior registration is required.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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Doing Business in South Africa
Friday, August 22, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street #201
Join Enterprise Florida and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce as we discuss "Doing Business in South Africa." South Africa is an important trading zone for South and Central African countries and one of Florida's key trading partners. South Africa is also a top destination for pharmaceutical, mining, marine and environmental products. Join us for an overview of the South African business market and to learn more about the many international resources available to your company. Register your company early and receive a free one-on-one briefing about your product's entry into this emerging market. Click here to register. Fee is $10.
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Competitive Edge Series: Overcoming Adversity
Tuesday, August 26, 2014| 11:45 a.m - 1:15 p.m
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St.
 Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series featuring Coach Robert Weiner of Plant High School. How do some companies and individuals manage to survive obstacles and persevere through tough times, while others succumb to the difficulties life presents? Overcoming hurdles in both your professional and personal life can seem daunting, but there are valuable lessons to be learned from these experiences. Coach Weiner has the insight to share the keys to making the most out of trying times. Click here to register or for more information ! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon. |
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
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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Business After Hours
Thursday, August 28, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Avesta Communities, 5118 N. 56th Street, Suite 201
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours hosted by Avesta Communities. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. FREE for members, $15 for non-members.Click here to register.
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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. |
Doing Business in Israel
Monday, September 8, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street #201
Enterprise Florida and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend a briefing on doing business in Israel. This event will feature a high-level discussion on the aspects of business in this market and what to expect with exporting your products or services to Israel. The event will feature an overview of target market segments and also a chance to discuss your product or service in a one-on-one business setting after the briefing. The event registration deadline is Friday, September 5, 2014 and registration will be mandatory for this event. Click here to register. Fee is $10.
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Member News
In September, CareerSource Pinellas will begin the second round of Startup Quest, an entrepreneurship training program that connects teams of qualified participants with successful entrepreneurs and business professionals to learn the steps needed to transform an invention or cutting edge technology into a product for the marketplace. We are currently seeking mentors from Pinellas or Hillsborough County with business leadership experience to lead the teams. There will be an information session held for interested participants for the upcoming Startup Quest session on Wednesday, September 3rd at Feather Sound Country Club. For more information please visit https://www.careersourcepinellas.com/pages/startupquest or contact Kaitlyn Head at headk@careersourcetampabay.com, (813) 397-2060.
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CareerSource Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the opening of the MacDill Transition Center at MacDill Air Force Base. Located in the MacDill AFB Exchange food court, the MacDill Transition Center offers services such as re-employment assistance to transitioning service members and spouses, job search assistance, resume review, www.employflorida.com assistance, employer information sessions, recruitment events, referrals to community partners/agencies and information on our jobs centers. For more information, contact Jason Druding, Veteran Services Lead Recruiter, at 813-397-2088 or via e-mail at: drudingj@careersourcetampabay.com.
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The Tampa Bay Times will begin distributing USA TODAY for the Tampa Bay area after being awarded a three-year contract from Gannett, the parent company of USA TODAY. Starting in November, the Times will distribute about 10,000 copies of the daily print edition of USA TODAY, which publishes Monday through Friday, in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando counties. USA TODAY will be available in more than 1,100 retail outlets, 200 hotels and some schools and colleges. The paper also will be home delivered.
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Construction Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of their interior renovation project for Jersey College. In an effort to accommodate the demand for qualified medical professionals, Jersey College opened a new 46,000 square foot campus in Tampa. The new modern facilities allow students to learn and practice the latest processes and techniques necessary to excel in the field.
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Florida Hospital and MOSI officially announced a transformational partnership that will unite the two not-for-profit organizations for years to come and make a difference in the Tampa Bay community. Florida Hospital presented MOSI with a $2 million dollar check to provide the support needed to keep the science center moving forward. The investment will enable MOSI to transform the IMAX Dome Theatre from film to a state-of-the-art digital 3D projection system.
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The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce that its Leadership Shumaker program donated $1,700 to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. In addition to the money raised, Leadership Shumaker donated food and other items to benefit the many animals in need. Leadership Shumaker also made a $500 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Port Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that its application for grant funding for three projects through FEMA's Seaport Security Grant Program has been fully funded for the amount of $1,688,475. This important grant award will fund three projects at the port that will allow the port to advance its security with upgraded and new equipment.
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On July 16, 2014, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to build three new Automated People Mover (APM) systems at Orlando International Airport. The contract includes 18 new APM train cars as well as operations and maintenance of the system for up to 15 years. Mitsubishi will provide an entirely new APM system as well as replace two of the existing APM systems at the airport, which were originally installed by another supplier.
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Fifth Third Bank is proud to support the local community through the following initiatives:
- $840 donated to The Centre for Women in Hyde Park as part of their Jeans for Charity program. Through the program, employees pay $10 a month to an employee-nominated charity in order to wear jeans on Fridays. In addition to the donation, Fifth Third Bank employees provided financial empowerment seminars to women at The Centre as part of the bank's Empower U program.
- Fifth Third Bank is bringing back its "Pay to the Order of" campaign after a successful first quarter run that helped to raise more than $2.3 million in donations to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). The campaign was first launched in January and leverages new checking accounts to help drive donations that support collaborative cancer research programs. For each new customer who opens a checking account with direct deposit and makes three online bill payments, Fifth Third will give $150 to the customer and donate $150 to SU2C. The new campaign will run through Oct. 17.
- Community Action Stops Abuse, Inc., a Florida based non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, received loan financing from Fifth Third Bank for a new 100 bed shelter in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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CBRE arranged the sale of Fifth Third Center, a Class A 281,187-square-foot landmark office building located at 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida, for an undisclosed price. CBRE represented the seller in the transaction, Terrace Tower Tampa, LLC.
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The Dikman Company announced on July 22 a land sale in Mulberry, Fla. After remaining dormant for several years, The Dikman Company represented the buyer for 1211 Prairie Mine Rd. in Mulberry in Polk County. The Dikman Company is also pleased to announce multiple lease renewals in Valrico, South Tampa and East Tampa for Reflections Hair Gallery and Spa, Beeson Medical Spa, and Bulkmatic, respectively.
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All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine will open an outpatient care center in South Tampa later this year, bringing a range of specialized services tailored to the health care needs of local families. Pediatric services at the family-friendly facility will include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy, cardiology testing as well as pediatric specialty physician visits. The facility will also feature walk-in laboratory services for collecting blood work and other samples. The 7,300 square-foot facility will be located at 1202 South Church Avenue.
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Experience the completely refreshed Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. Our revitalization is complete and we're excited to share it with you. Plan now for your group's year end celebration! An event at Starwood provides you with a seasoned culinary and event staff and unique on-site event options for a full-service party planning experience. Schedule your site visit today. Contact Bill Bennett - Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel at 813-226-4421 or bbennett@sheratonriverwalk.com. View the flyer for more details.
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Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating August with a sizzling summer offer of free weekday admission for members of the U.S. military (active duty, retirees and veterans) and Florida-based first responders. To take advantage of the offer, the military member or first responder will need to register online at www.LowryParkZoo.org/Hero, print a voucher and present with valid identification at the Zoo's ticket windows for entrance on any weekday during the month of August. The voucher is valid for the military member or first responder plus one free guest. The voucher recipient may also purchase up to four additional one-day admissions at half off (adult or child) at the Zoo's ticket windows for use the same day.
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Join The Poynter Institute as we welcome influential thought leaders from across the media industry as they discuss disruption's impact on our world during this interactive one-day TEDx event, Tuesday, August 19th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Be part of a dialogue that promises to promote learning, inspiration and wonder - and provokes conversations that matter. For more information and to register.
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Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts is pleased to celebrate our region's most dedicated and passionate supporters of arts and culture with its annual Impact Awards. Save the date for the TBBCA Impact Awards Thursday, October 23, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Vinoy Grand Ballroom, St. Petersburg. Click here for more information.
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The 22nd Annual Luncheon Celebration of the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. is drawing near! On October 14, 2014, we will celebrate 22 years of serving the community. Through our Nehemiah Legacy community development approach, we have continued to improve the lives of our neighbors through programs focused on home ownership and preservation, job training and placement, and youth leadership. Click here to register online. For more information, call Ernest Coney at (813) 231-4362 ext. 312 or e-mail administration@cdcoftampa.org.
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the 12th Annual Imagination Gala, September 27, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at TPepin's Hospitality Centre. For over a decade, the Imagination Gala has raised funds to support the Glazer Children's Museum's educational exhibits, programs, and community partnerships. Join us this year for an evening down the yellow brick road to celebrate the Museum's newest upcoming traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Oz™. For sponsorship opportunities starting at $1000 or to purchase tickets, contact Shanna Rosenbluth at 813-443-3815 or imaginationgala@glazermuseum.org.
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A., in partnership with Florida State University, College of Business, The Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center, is pleased to announce the 2014 Insurance Conference on Financial Reporting. The conference will be held October 15-16, 2014 at The Alfond Inn, Winter Park, FL. The Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to stay abreast of changes that impact the activities and financial reporting of insurance companies and to network with others within the insurance industry. Registration online at www.ficfr.com or contact Annette O'Bar at 850-521-3152 or aob@thf-cpa.com.
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Member Accolades
Moffitt Cancer Center is the No. 1 cancer hospital in the Southeast based on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Cancer rankings released July 15. Moffitt is No. 16 overall in cancer, up from No. 19 last year. The national Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 25th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients - those whose illnesses pose unusual challenges due to underlying conditions, procedure difficulty, or other medical issues. Moffitt, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, has been recognized by U.S. News for 16 years in a row.
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GrayRobinson, P.A., is pleased to announce that Florida Trend has recognized 23 attorneys on its annual Legal Elite special report, recognizing the top attorneys in the state as chosen by their peers.
The resulting lists of top attorneys represents fewer than 2 percent of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida. Click here for the complete list of attorneys recognized.
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Trenam Kemker is proud to announce:
- Attorney Gregg E. Hutt has been certified by The Florida Bar in the area of Construction Law. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar. Of the 98,500+ attorneys licensed to practice in Florida, only 317 are Board Certified in this area.
- Super Lawyers Business Edition is an annual magazine geared towards the top executives of Florida businesses as a guide for selecting legal representation. This year they have named 24 Trenam Kemker attorneys to this elite list. Click here for the complete list of attorneys.
- Thirteen of the firm's attorneys have been named to Florida Trend magazine's 2014 Legal Elite list. The Florida Legal Elite are the top lawyers practicing in Florida, according to the results of the magazine's statewide attorney surveys, and represent fewer than 2 percent of Florida Bar members actively practicing in Florida. To view the complete list, click here.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to announce that The Legal 500 recommended two of the firm's practices and four attorneys from Buchanan's Tampa office. The publication recommended Buchanan under its Tax - Domestic Tax: East Coast category, noting the firm as "one of the premier law firms in Florida." Those noted in the category from the firm's Tampa office include Mitchell I. Horowitz, Darren D. Farfante and E. Jackson Boggs.
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On June 9, Holly Kremers, PE, of Wade Trim - a leading civil engineering firm - received the Kenneth J. Miller Founders' Award from Water For People in recognition of her volunteer service and leadership. Kremers received the award from the American Water Works Association during its annual conference in Boston.
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Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce that its Tampa office managing partner, William (Bill) J. Schifino, Jr., was recently named president of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation for the 2014 - 2015 term. This announcement follows his recent recognition as Outstanding Lawyer of the Year by the Hillsborough County Bar Association.
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Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners (BKS) is pleased to announce that it has been named among Florida's best companies to work for by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group. BKS has also recently received similar honors, being recognized as a 2014 Tampa Bay Business Journal Healthiest Employer, 2014 Tampa Bay Business Journal Best Place to Work, 2014 Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 Company and 2014 Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace.
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All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine participated in a study on patient-care handoffs along with 22 other hospitals as an effort to improve communication, medical errors and overall patient safety during the handoff process. Of the 23 hospitals involved in the study, nine hospitals, including All Children's Hospital, achieved a "top performer" status for accomplishing patient handoff goals and meeting or exceeding national benchmark levels.
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Keith W. Bricklemyer of Bricklemyer Law Group has been selected for inclusion among Florida Super Lawyers for 2014 by Super Lawyers magazine. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Bricklemyer Law Group has also been named to U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list for 2014. The Tampa-based firm has received a Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" ranking in the field of Land Use and Zoning Law and a Tier 2 ranking for Real Estate Law.
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AwnClean USA is pleased to announce that President Amy Diehl was honored as 2013 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida during their 27th Annual Government Small Business Conference.
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The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, is pleased to announce the following:
- Erin M. McKenney, associate in the Tampa office, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, whose mission is to provide environmental education and volunteer opportunities that develop individual responsibility and environmental stewardship.
- Michele Leo Hintson, partner in the Tampa office, has been named Chair of the Community Advisory Board of the Leadership Council of the Junior League of Tampa Bay.
- Jennifer G. Roeper, partner in the Tampa office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum. The TBTF is dedicated to growing and promoting Tampa Bay's technology "eco-system."
- Maria del Carmen Ramos, partner in the Tampa office, has been selected to Volume III of the Latino American Who's Who, a New York based biographical publication that selects and distinguishes leading Latino professionals throughout the world who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field of endeavor and thereby contribute to the growth of their industry and culture.
- Duane A. Daiker, partner in the Tampa office, has been elected Vice Chair of the Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar. Duane previously served as a member of the Executive Council, and as the Secretary/Treasurer for the section. Duane was also appointed Parliamentarian for the Florida Bar's Appellate Court Rules Committee.
- Ronald A. Christaldi and Gregory C. Yadley have been named Florida Trend's 2014 Florida Legal Elite. Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite 2014 recognizes the top tier of attorneys practicing in Florida as chosen by their colleagues.
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Carlton Fields Jorden Burt has been recognized as a top law firm in the nation for diversity according the latest annual Vault survey of associates. Reflective of the firm's commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, Carlton Fields Jorden Burt ranked third among U.S. firms as the Best Law Firm for "Overall Diversity" in Vault's annual survey of nearly 17,000 law firm associates. Additionally, the firm ranked second in the category "Diversity-Disabilities" and in the Top Ten for the categories: "Diversity-Minorities," "Diversity-LGBT," "Diversity-Women," "Diversity for Veterans," and "Career Outlook." Carlton Fields Jorden Burt is also pleased to announce:
- Tampa Shareholder Radha Bachman was selected to serve on The Florida Bar Health Law Certification Committee. She will serve a three-year term. Bachman is one of only 122 board certified attorneys in Health Law. Bachman will also serve on the American Health Lawyers Association Women's Leadership Council for a one-year term.
- Tampa Shareholder Sylvia H. Walbolt will serve as president of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. She was sworn in during The Florida Bar's Annual Convention held June 25 to 28 in Orlando, Florida.
- Health Care attorney T.J. Ferrante has been selected to serve on the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Young Professionals Council for a one-year term. He also was selected into the Leadership Development Program of the AHLA's Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group for a one-year term.
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A., would like to congratulate:
- Julian Dozier on being chosen as one of 38 young CPAs to participate in the American Institute of CPAs' Sixth Annual Leadership Academy in Durham, North Carolina this fall.
- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Shareholder, for serving with the Florida Institute of CPAs as the 2014-2015 Chairman of the Board. Jeff's term began on July 1, 2014.
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For the second consecutive year, Tampa Bay Business Journal has named Convergence Consulting Group (CCG) as a finalist for the TBBJ Fast 50, an award ranking the fifty fastest growing companies in Tampa Bay. In 2013, CCG was awarded a ranking of 23rd. On Thursday, July 24, at the A La Carte Pavilion, TBBJ announced that CCG has excelled in 2014 to the 8th fastest growing company in the Bay area.
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Hill Ward Henderson is pleased to announce the following:
- Attorney Jeffery J. Wilcox was recently named Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year by the Hillsborough County Bar Association in recognition of his work and efforts in the Bar over the past year.
- 28 of the firm's practices were ranked for excellence in the following areas in U.S. News & World Report for the Tampa Metro Area. Click here for the complete list.
- Attorney Stephen A. Liverpool was recently appointed Chair of the Young Professionals Group for Real Estate Investment Council (REIC). Formed in 1983, REIC is an organization of Tampa Bay professionals that share a passion for commercial real estate.
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New Hires and Promotions
David Stone, Interim President & CEO recently announced the appointment of Scott Jacobsen as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for NorthStar Bank. Mr. Jacobsen joined the bank in 2009 as Senior Vice President to lead the Commercial Lending Division. In Scott's new role, he will provide day-to-day management of all operating divisions of the bank. In addition, Scott will continue as head of the Commercial Lending Division.
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Elevate, Inc. is pleased to announce new hire Djeneé Dunn has joined the firm as a Senior Account Executive. Dunn uses creative communications to establish a healthy and fun environment for her team and clients of the company. Utilizing skills and innovative ideas to promote community involvement and teamwork, Dunn is able to show her team why #TampaHasSwagger by straightening the company's social and internal communications. Follow Djeneé on twitter @DjeneeAtElevate and see how she is #HelpingOurCity!
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Port Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that Gonzalo Padron has been hired as the new Director of Marketing & Business Development - Latin America. Fluently bilingual, and with a strong background in trade data analysis and account management, Mr. Padron's responsibilities will include Port Tampa Bay's outreach and liaison with beneficial cargo owners and ocean carriers, with a particular focus on trade with Latin America.
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Majesty Title Services, LLC is pleased to announce that several new hires have joined the firm's North and South Tampa offices: Danielle Paul, DeeDee Campbell, Janet Pickford, Jefferson "Jeff" Mancinik, Kimberly Martin, Lourdes "Lou" Gomez and Rachel Farless.
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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, announces the addition of Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation "Super Lawyer," Suzette Marteny, as a Partner in its Tampa office. In addition to over ten years of experience in intellectual property law, Suzi is a registered patent attorney who understands the nuts-and-bolts of patent prosecution and is licensed to represent clients in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
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Patina Solutions is expanding its international capabilities with the appointment of Rick White as National Practice Director - India Solutions. In this role, White will be responsible for growing Patina Solutions' India Solutions service offerings in the U.S. and India. He will help companies expand their markets and address their strategic, operational and management needs.
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