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Roy Peter Clark has authored 17 books and countless articles on the craft of writing. His work has been highlighted on the Today Show, NPR and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Competitive Edge Series: "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer"
Business writing can be messy. Wordy reports bogged down with technical language. Memos without a point. Not to mention an endless sequence of PowerPoint presentations that make you want to hit the screen with an ax. It doesn't have to be that way. Based on his best-selling business books, author and writing coach Roy Peter Clark will offer these antidotes to your writing poison:
- How to harness the power of simple storytelling.
- How to explain something so that readers can pass along that knowledge.
- How to tell your company's story in a clear and effective way.
For 35 years, Roy Peter Clark has taught writing at The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism education and thought leadership. He is widely considered to be one of America's most influential writing coaches. This event is FREE for FIT Two members; FREE with benefit for FITs One & Three. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon. Online registration for this event will be active starting Monday, September 8, 2014 on the Chamber's website.
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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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Get Connected Presents Unique Networking Opportunities
Make over 25 Business Connections in Less than an Hour!
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. Join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at World of Beer - Brandon. To register this month, contact atimmel@tampachamber.com.
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Member Highlights - September 1 - 5, 2014
Click here to view this week's member highlights including:
- Member Events:
- New Hires & Promotions:
Want to include your organization's news in Member Highlights? Send a brief description of your news or event to news@tampachamber.com.
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Influence the Political Process with Votility
Have you ever wanted to contact your state and federal representatives but didn't know how to do it? Then sign up for Votility, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's one-stop page for contacting your Congressional delegation and state legislators. Create a free account, provide your information, and you will be one click away from contacting your legislators.
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 CareerSource Tampa Bay Informational Session
On September 12, from 12 - 1 p.m., CareerSource Tampa Bay will be hosting an informational session regarding programs and services available to Hillsborough County employers. The session will help you learn more about employer programs, such as the TampaBayIntern.com internship website and the Military Transitioning Employment Program. During the forum, a light lunch will be provided and attendees can network with other local business leaders and economic partners, and interact with a variety of knowledgeable guest speakers. For more information or to attend, please contact Mario Rodriquez - 813-397-2029 or RodriquezM@careersourcetampabay.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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Chamber Launches New Database
Online Event Registration Reopens Monday, September 8
Online registration for all Chamber, Emerge Tampa Bay and Leadership Tampa Alumni events will reopen Monday, September 8. Thank you for your patience while we update our member database to better serve you. A complete list of Chamber events along with links to register online will be emailed to you on Monday.
Please pardon our progress as you may experience minimal disruptions while attempting to register once the new system is launched. The business directory, online membership application and publication order pages will reopen Monday.
If you experience any difficulties while registering for events, please contact our events line at 813-276-9402.
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