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Don Morton of Microsoft Business Solutions delivered the keynote address at Wednesday's launch of Education Connection.
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Education Connection Kick-Off: Recap
Business and educational leaders from across Tampa Bay met at the University Club of Tampa on August 27 for the launch of Education Connection, a new initiative to bridge the gap between business and academia. The program is aimed at developing the workforce of the future while providing businesses with access to the intellectual knowledge that will take them to the next level with a focus on internships, curriculum influence and local research partnerships.
The next Education Connection session, "Creating Corporate/Academic Partnerships" will be held on Monday, September 15. Click here to register. Please visit our website for more information on Education Connection or to learn how you can get involved.
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Chamber to Launch New Database
Online Event Registration Closes August 29, Re-opens September 5
Online registration for all Chamber, Emerge Tampa Bay and Leadership Tampa Alumni events will temporarily close on Friday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m. while we update our member database. Please pardon our progress as you may experience minimal disruptions while attempting to register once the new system is launched. Online event registration will re-open on Friday, September 5.
In addition to the events registration pages, the business directory, online membership application and publication order pages will be under construction until Friday, September 5. All other webpages will function normally.
For questions about event registration while the system is down, please contact our Events Line at 813-276-9402. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our system to better serve our members.
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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 25 - 29, 2014
- Member News: Modern Enterprise Solutions is hiring! Join LEGOLAND Florida's FREE Corporate Ticket Discount Program! Join Port Tampa Bay for a forum on the Water Resources Reform & Development Act.
- New Hires/Promotions: The Dikman Company and Carlton Fields Jorden Burt welcome new team members
- Member Accolades: Baldwin Risk Partners, Modern Enterprise Solutions, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Allen Dell, P.A. announce achievements
Want to include your organization's news in Member Highlights? Send a brief description of your news or event to news@tampachamber.com. |
 Tampa Bay Trade Mission to Chile
The mission will offer a Gold Key Package, personalized one-on-one matchmaking meetings with qualified Chilean companies. Participation in the Gold Key program will be limited to 10 companies on a first-come, first-served basis. Enterprise Florida trade grants are available to qualified companies for the Gold Key Program!
A Delegate Package, which does not include the matchmaker, will provide business leaders with an opportunity attend all of the mission activities, including seminars, networking events and a welcome reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy. Hillsborough County Commissioner Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr., Pinellas County Commissioner Karen Seel, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman will also join the delegation of Tampa Bay exporters. Click here for the mission brochure and complete event details. Deadline to register is September 15, 2014. |
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Special Pre-sale Opportunity to Purchase Outback Bowl Tickets
As a member of the Chamber, you have a chance to purchase tickets to the 2014-15 Outback Bowl before they go on sale to the general public. That means you get to select the best seats available through Ticketmaster. Just buy your tickets on www.Ticketmaster.com between 10:00 a.m. August 25 and 9:00 a.m. September 2 using the special code: OUTBACK15. Be a part of the excitement and pageantry of this New Year's Day college football tradition which has produced some of the best post-season games in history!
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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 participating, Junior Achievement will perform the training at your business. Register to volunteer today. Thank you to our sponsor Achieva. Questions? Contact clayton@tampachamber.com. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Announcement
Saturday, September 13, 2014 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Water Works Park,
1710 N Highland Ave.
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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Education Connection: Creating Corporate/Academic Partnerships
Monday, September 15, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St. #201
Join academic experts from our local colleges and universities to create meaningful partnerships that will develop your business while helping to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. This event is free to attend. Click here to register today. Visit our website for more information on Education Connection and learn how you can get involved!
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Finance and Tax Strategy for International Exports
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St. #201
Learn the different options to finance international exports from basic documentation to advanced corporation strategies. This discussion will focus on how to get paid and when to get paid. Owners, CFOs and Controllers should attend this briefing and also receive two CPE credits. Space is limited, so registration is required. Breakfast will be included. Click here to register for this FREE event. Click here for the event flyer.
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New Member Coffee Connection
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St. #201
New Member Coffee Connection is held every other month. This event focuses on Chamber members within their first year of membership. It is designed to help engage new members and build relationships. The program is facilitated by an Ambassador, who is a volunteer and will serve as your mentor! This free event is recommended for first-year members, but open to all Chamber members.
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2014 Small Business of the Year Awards
Friday, September 19, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The Straz Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place
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.
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 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. Corporate blocks of 10 seats are still available! Thank you to our sponsors: Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors and Bay Cities Bank. |
2014 Benchmarking Visit: Pittsburgh
October 8 - 10, 2014 | Pittsburgh, PA
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!
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 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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