Junior Achievement's Diploma-See happening on October 24
The Chamber is looking for 90 additional volunteers to work on October 24 for Diploma-See.Coca Cola has already committed to bringing 150 volunteers and several other companies have made this a team activity. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and Hillsborough County Public Schools partners with Junior Achievement every year to get volunteers for this educational program. We need community members to volunteer to present practical information at a critical time in an 8th grader's life. This program includes personal finance and the importance of identifying education and career goals based on a student's skills, interests and values. It demonstrates the economic benefits of staying in school.
Training sessions will be held during the month of October to prepare volunteers for the 24th. If your company provides ten or more volunteers, Junior Achievement will come to your site for training. No experience necessary! Click here to register.
Please contact Catlin Layton at 813-276-9448 or clayton@tampachamber.com if you have questions. Thank you to our sponsor Achieva.
Tampa Bay Global Trade & Transportation Symposium
The Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceTransportation Committee invites you to attend the Tampa Bay Global Trade & Transportation Symposium, October 30th, 2014. With the 2015 expansion of the Panama Canal, Port Tampa Bay and other Florida ports stand to benefit from an increased flow of cargo, business and international trade.
Please RSVP for this year's Tampa Bay Global Trade and Transportation Symposium to discuss these and other important economic issues alongside prominent business and state leaders. Featured speakers include George S. LeMieux, former U.S. Senator; Joe Lopano, Tampa International Airport CEO; and Doug Davidson, Market Executive, Global Commercial Banking - Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Click here to view the event schedule. Get your tickets here.
Emerging Leader Award Nominations Due Tomorrow!
Do you know an Emerge Tampa Bay member who demonstrates qualities of leadership, initiative, vision and community involvement? Nominate him or her by submitting the Emerging Leader Award Nomination Form. All nominations are due tomorrow, October 10, 2014 at 5 p.m. The Emerging Leader Award will be presented at the Emerging with Influence event on November 6, 2014 at TPepin's Hospitality Centre. The chosen award recipient will be able to honor the charity of his or her choice with a $1,000 gift, courtesy of ChappellRoberts.
H.L. Culbreath, Jr. Profile in Leadership Award
Nominate a Community Leader Today
The H.L. Culbreath Jr. Profile in Leadership Award was created in 1997 to annually recognize an individual whose leadership has made a positive impact on the greater Tampa community. Named in honor of its first recipient, a man whose civic philanthropy and long service personified leadership, the award has quickly become the area's most prestigious honor.
This award, established by Leadership Tampa Alumni, will be presented at the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting, December 18 at the Tampa Convention Center. It recognizes leadership in a variety of forms such as civic, cultural, economic, charitable, recreational and education. Click here to nominate a deserving community leader today.
Calling all Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
FSBDC Provides Free Monthly Business Consulting for Chamber Members
Need assistance growing your business? Want to take advantage of available business resources at no cost? Need to take your business to the next level? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then contact the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) for a confidential one-on-one meeting with one of our expert Certified Business Consultants.
In partnership with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce the FSBDC has assigned a consultant to hold meetings at the Chamber with member businesses on the 4th Thursday of every month. To schedule a confidential meeting with a certified business consultant, please call 813-914-4028 or click www.sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org. You can register online and schedule a meeting on a date and time that best fits your schedule; best of all these services are provided at no additional cost to you!
Discussions will center on Germany's "new role", Russia, ISIL with a focus on the foreign fighter issue in Europe, and on the refugee from Africa and the problems it causes in southern Europe. The event will be held on October 24, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the University of Tampa. Please RSVP with Deborah Wilkinson at dwilkinson@tampachamber.com. The deadline for reservations is October 20.
Survey: How Does Transportation in Hillsborough County Impact YOU?
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce wants your input on the impact transportation has on you, your family and your daily trips to work or school. By completing this brief survey, you will assist the Tampa business community in advocating for a transportation system that improves our quality of life and promotes economic growth. Click here to take the survey now. Please forward the link to friends and colleagues.
Save the Date for the Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market November 7-9
All Children's Hospital and Kohl's Host Teen Chili Cook-Off Challenge
Want to include your organization's news in Member Highlights? Send a brief description of your news or event to news@tampachamber.com.
Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to these members who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones this month! We appreciate your loyal commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.
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Emerge Tampa Bay Presents: The Buzz
Thursday, October 9, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Aloft Tampa Downtown, 100 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Join Emerge Tampa Bay for our monthly networking event at the new Aloft Hotel in Downtown Tampa! There will be beverages and food to enjoy. This is a FREE event for Emerge Tampa Bay members and $10 for non-Emerge members. Click here to register.
Get Connected
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Omnia Group, 1501 W. Cleveland St.
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. FREE for FITs One & Two. $15 for all other Chamber members. $30 for non-members. Click here to register. Hosted by The Omnia Group.
Emerge Tampa Bay Presents: Weapons of Mass Negotiation
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street #201
We all negotiate something at some point. When was the last time you successfully negotiated a raise? Or persuaded your boss to see your side of a disagreement? These situations require effective communication, knowing how to handle difficult conditions and becoming a more active listener. Join us for Emerge Tampa Bay's Speaker Series on Negotiation and Persuasion featuring Clint Babcock of Sandler Training. This event is $15 for Emerge Tampa Bay members and $25 for non-Emerge members. Click here to register!
Facebook Small Business Boost
Thursday, October 16, 2014 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Cuban Club, 2010 Avenida Republica de Cuba, 2nd Floor Theater
In collaboration with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Facebook invites you to join experts from Facebook's Small Business Team as they share best practices, success stories and strategies for how to grow, manage and understand your small business identity on Facebook.
There are over one billion people on Facebook. Learn how to reach the right audience for your business and turn them into loyal customers. Co-Hosted by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce with special guest, Congresswoman Kathy Castor. Capacity is limited. Don't miss this great opportunity!Click hereto RSVP for this FREE event.
Competitive Edge Series: Four Ways to Use Technology to Run Your Business Smarter and Safer
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 |11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., # 201
Join us as Bob Swanz, an Advanced Solutions Architect from Verizon Wireless, shares "Four Ways to Use Technology to Run Your Business Smarter and Safer." In addition to delivering nuggets, tips and interesting applications that you can use when you leave, this session will cover:
How fast-changing technology brings risk and insights into security threats for small businesses
Why Cloud Computing makes "security sense" for small businesses
Private IPs: what they are and why businesses should use them with wireless devices
Why businesses are using wireless technology where they used to use landlines and why it makes sense
Click here to register or for more information! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon. FREE for FITs One, Two and Three; $35 for all other members; $50 for non-members.
Business After Hours & Veterans Networking
Thursday, October 23, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The S.S. American Victory Ship, Inc., 705 Channelside Dr. Berth 271
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Business After Hours at the SS American Victory Ship. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber members! In addition to our regular networking program, this month we will extend a special invitation to veterans, activity duty and military spouses in our community.
FREE EVENT for Chamber members, veterans, active duty military and military spouses. Thank you to our sponsor: Catering by the Family. Click here to register.
Friday, October 24, 2014 | Hillsborough County Title 1 Public Schools
Get involved and volunteer for the annual Diploma-See event on Friday, October 24! We are looking for volunteers to present to 8th graders 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.
Education Connection: How to Develop a Quality Internship
Thursday, October 30, 2014 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., # 201
Join us and members of Tampa Bay's academic community for the third event in our Education Connection Series on developing quality internships.
Fall Women's Series Luncheon featuring Gayle Sierens
Thursday, October 30, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Columbia Restaurant, 2025 E. 7th Avenue
Join us for our Fall Women's Series Luncheon featuring WFLA News Channel 8 news anchor Gayle Sierens. Gayle has announced she'll be retiring next year after nearly 40 years with WFLA. She'll be speaking about how she got started in the world of broadcast television in the '70s - at that time, a very male-dominated field - and how she rose to success here in Tampa.
This event is presented by UF | MBA. Admission is $50 for Chamber members, $60 for non-members; $40 for Emerge Tampa Bay members. Corporate tables of 8 are also available. This event will sell out quickly. Click here to register today!
Emerge Tampa Bay Presents 3rd Annual Emerging with Influence
Thursday, November 6, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
TPepin's Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th Street
As Emerge Tampa Bay's year-end closing event, Emerging with Influence will focus on opportunities for the upcoming year, celebrate previous leadership and welcome in the new Emerge Tampa Bay leadership team. The prestigious Deanne Dewey Roberts Emerging Leader Award will also be presented to one outstanding young professional for their dedication and service to Emerge Tampa Bay. This event is $45 for Emerge Tampa Bay members; $60 for non-members. Corporate tables of 8 are also available.Register now to reserve your seats! Thank you to presenting sponsors: Leadership Tampa Alumni, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Tampa Steel Erecting Company.
Veterans Day Celebration
Monday, November 10, 2014 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Park, E Madison St.
Join us as we honor the men and women who have proudly served our country in Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Park. Thank you to our sponsor, USAA.
Public Policy Roundtable: Post-Election Wrap Up
7:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m
University Club of Tampa, One Tampa City Center Suite 3800
Once Election Day has come and gone, discover what the outcome means for the Tampa Bay
area. Join us on November 14 for our final Public Policy Roundtable of 2014, a special post-election wrap up moderated by Tampa Bay Times columnist Ernest Hooper, featuring a panel of experts that will review the good and the bad of the 2014 elections. Hear what's next in Washington, Tallahassee and Tampa, as well as a breakdown of what the Greenlight Pinellas outcome will mean for transportation in Hillsborough County. Learn how our votes impacted the election outcome and how this will influence the future of the Tampa Bay region.
FREE admission for up to two for FITs Three, Four and Partner; $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Corporate tables of eight are also available.Click here to register and for more information. Sponsored by the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority.
Coffee Connection
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St. #201
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 Ambassadors, who are volunteers and will serve as your mentor contact! This free event is recommended for first-year members, but is open to all Chamber members. Click here to register.
2014 Sporting Clays Tournament
Friday, November 21, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
Join us for the 8th Annual Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Sporting Clays
Tournament! Sign your team up today to network with fellow Chamber members, entertain clients and enjoy a healthy dose of competition in the great outdoors.
The tournament, co-presented by Gresham, Smith and Partnersand EKS Security Services, will take place on Friday, November 21 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O'Lakes. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Chamber's Foundation, which supports our leadership and educational programs. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Download the event flyer for complete details or click here to register.
Member Orientation
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., # 201
Member Orientation is the first step 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! Light refreshments are provided. This event is FREE! Click here to register. Special thanks to our 2014 Member Orientation sponsor, Office Depot.
