 WFLA Daytime: Education Connection
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Chair Robin DeLaVergne and Innovation Leadership Committee Chair Doug Pace talk about the launch of Education Connection on this month's segment of Daytime! Click here to watch their segment. Click here to register for the Education Connection Kick-Off on August 27.
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Survey: How does transportation impact your business?
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey of our member businesses and asking, "How does transportation impact your business?" We know we need better roads and better transit services, but we also need to know our members' needs and how our transportation system should address those needs.
If you are in a leadership role in your company and would like to participate, please follow the link here to access the survey and help us understand the transportation needs of our members and the Tampa Bay business community. For more information on our transportation advocacy or questions about the survey, you can contact Government Relations Coordinator Michael Maurino at mmaurino@tampachamber.com or 813-964-6305.
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Member Highlights - August 18 - 22, 2014
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Get involved and volunteer for the annual Diploma-See event on Friday, October 24! We are looking for 250 volunteers to present to 8th graders the Junior Achievement curriculum and share personal work and life experiences that reinforce the importance of staying in school. All training sessions will be held at the Chamber. If you have 10 or more employees, Junior Achievement will perform the training at your business. Register to volunteer today. Thank you to our sponsor Achieva. Questions? Contact clayton@tampachamber.com. |
Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Announcement
The Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Committee presents, for the first time in Tampa, Banda de Baranoa, an orchestra of 82 youngsters, dancers and musicians. Since 1995, Banda de Baranoa has performed throughout Colombia and also toured the United States. Admission is FREE. Saturday, September 13 at Water Works Park from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Click here for the event flyer.
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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 29. Questions? Contact clayton@tampachamber.com. |
Membership Has Its Benefits
Office Depot has partnered with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce to provide a Member Perks Program offering reduced pricing on office supplies! Receive discounts with four convenient ways to shop; discounts also include in-store copy and print services and free next day delivery when ordering online. Receive volume purchasing power simply by being a GTCC
Member! Save up to 45% on more than 500 items that Chamber members purchase most often including exclusive discounts on national brand ink and toner. No additional registration process required, simply save on items you purchase most. Click here to print your member card and start saving today! Contact Thomas Sander at thomas.sander@officedepot.com with questions.
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RecruitMilitary Veteran Career Fair, Aug. 28
If you are a veteran, looking to hire veterans, or a spouse of a service member, you are invited to the RecruitMilitary Veteran Career Fair, Thursday, August 28 at the Straz Center for Performing Arts. This event is free for job seekers. For more information or to sign up as an attendee, check out the registration page.
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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 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N Franklin St. #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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SOLD OUT! 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. FREE for FIT Two members; FREE with benefit for FITs One & Three. |
Emerge Tampa Bay Presents Resolution Revolution: A Millennial Guide to Conflict Management
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
HCI Group, Inc., 5300 W. Cypress Street, Suite 100
Hear that? It's the millennial revolution. We're influencing everything from the board room to the nation's spending power...and we're not doing it quietly. This interactive workshop will enable millennials with the necessary skills to diffuse workplace conflict and figure out how to strengthen an organization from the inside. Expert commentary by TECO's training extraordinaire, Bruce Napier and Navigen Leadership's inter-generational specialist, Michele Norris. $15 for Emerge members; $25 for non-members. Click here to register. |
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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ALMOST SOLD OUT! 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
*Player appearances are subject to change.
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Doing Business in Israel
Monday, September 8, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N Franklin St. #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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Get Connected
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
World of Beer (Brandon), 2878 Providence Lake 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 World of Beer - Brandon. |
 2014 Small Business of the Year Awards
This year marks the 34th annual Small Business of the Year Awards to be held on Friday, September 19 at the David A. Straz, Jr. Performing Arts Center. This event is attended by close to 900 people and will highlight some of our most prominent small businesses and leaders in Hillsborough County. |
 Come celebrate the culmination of one Amazing Race! Find out which finalists overcame small business detours, road blocks and speed bumps on their way to crossing the finish line as the best of the best in Tampa Bay! Click here to register today! Tickets are $90 for members, $100 for non-members. Thank you to our sponsors: Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors and Bay Cities Bank. |
2014 Benchmarking Visit: Pittsburgh
Join the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce on its 14th annual Benchmarking Visit, October 8 - 10, 2014, in Pittsburgh, PA. Don't miss out on an in-depth, three-day program designed to introduce you to every facet of Pittsburgh including riverfront development, public transportation, innovation and much more. Come with us and explore why Steel City is earning an entirely new reputation! |
 For complete details, click here to download the official registration form. If you have any questions, contact Events Director Amanda Holt at 813-276-9432. Space is limited so don't delay! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Skanska. |
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