WFLA Daytime: Leadership Tampa
Leadership Tampa, a program of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, brings together the area's best and brightest in various business sectors for an in depth look at what makes Tampa tick.
Program Chair Jim Porter and Vice Chair Stephanie Agliano sat down with WFLA Daytime's Jerry Penacoli to talk about how this program develops leaders who make a difference.
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Nominations Now Being Accepted for the H.L. Culbreath, Jr. Profile in Leadership Award - Deadline is Tomorrow!
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 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 on 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. The deadline for nominations is November 21.
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Leadership Tampa: Education Day
By: Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., The University of Tampa
My Leadership Tampa Education Day started like a typical day (just a tad earlier). I got up bright and early and went into my 8-year-old daughter's room to kiss her goodbye. I looked into her eyes and told her I loved her as I wished her a great day at school. I then peeked into my 18-month-old son's room as he slept and then left for Education Day. That morning, I didn't fully realize the true privilege of education my children will have in their lifetime that other children, just as sweet and beautiful as mine, do not have readily available to them. By the end of that transformational day my perspective had changed. Read more...
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Now Accepting Award Nominations for the 2015 Military Appreciation Banquet
The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the awards given at the 2015 Military Appreciation Banquet, including  the Bob Cutler Volunteer Award and the Business Partner of the Year Award. To nominate a person or business for one of the following categories, please complete each section of the nomination form. Any endorsements the nominator feels will help the selection committee in its deliberations are welcome. All community activities during 2014 should be mentioned.
Nomination forms must be received no later than 5 p.m. on January 9, 2015. Awards will be presented at the event on February 25. Click here for more information on the 2015 Military Appreciation Banquet. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Bright House Networks.
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Member Highlights - November 17 - 21, 2014
Member News
- The Dikman Company Announces Several Commercial Property Lease Renewals
- Tickets Now on Sale for the 2015 Valspar Championship
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Port Tampa Bay Supports Operation Reveille, Collaborative Homeless Veterans Initiative
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Absolute Mobile Solutions Helps the Florida Holocaust Museum Reach Future Generations with New Interactive Website
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Launch of Conversa Brings New Communications Strategies to Local, State and National Organizations
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Abe Brown Ministries Gets $1.5 Million to Help Ex-Cons Start Over
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Moffitt Healthy Kidz Program Encourages Youth to Live Tobacco Free
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney | Fowler White Boggs Announces Consolidation of its Tampa Offices
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Member Events
- Society of Emotional Intelligence Presents: Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach Training. Dec. 10-13.
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Member Accolades
- Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. Receives Seven First-Tier Rankings in the 2015 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Guide
- GrayRobinson Shareholder Named to the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys
- Carlton Fields Jorden Burt Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for Sixth Consecutive Year
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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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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Member Marks Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors
Crescent Bayshore, a new luxury apartment complex located at the corner of Bayshore Blvd. and Beach Place, recently celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Breathtaking water views with luxurious amenities, adjacent to Hyde Park, contact 1-888-487-9825 to schedule a tour.
Members wishing to host a ribbon cutting announcing a new opening or expansion of your business should contact Tracy Wilson at 813-276-9464.
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Save the Date: Cover the Bay - January 28, 2015
2015 Bay Area Mayors Conference
Join Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, and A Healthy Florida Works for Cover the Bay on January 28, 2015 at The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. The event, co-hosted by The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, will focus on policies related to extending health care coverage in Florida. Jamie Harden of Creative Sign Designs will participate in a panel on the business case for health care expansion.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce supports extending health care coverage to working, uninsured Floridians through the use of available federal funds. Extending health care coverage would stabilize health care costs and help Florida businesses avoid penalties if they are unable to provide health care insurance for their employees. Click here for more information.
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Competitive Edge Series: Building "A" Teams and Developing Your Own Personal Leadership Philosophy
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., #201
Join us as Mark House, LEED AP, Managing Director of Strategic Projects with The Beck Group, shares how to develop and share your own personal leadership philosophy. Attendees can expect to learn:
- The difference between leading and managing
- Getting the best out of everyone on your team
- Communicating with your team and making sure everyone understands the common mission
- Leading by example and getting through the good times and the challenging times
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. This event is
ALMOST SOLD OUT!
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Member Orientation
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 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.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
New Life Village, 4926 Venice Lake Avenue
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 New Life Village.
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Return on Relationships
Thursday, December 11, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St.
During this interactive session featuring Clint Babcock of Sandler Training, 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 $15, Non-Members $20. FREE for FIT One members.
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BUZZ-ness After Hours 
Thursday, December 11, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to a combined Business After Hours/Emerge's "The Buzz" event hosted by the Tampa Convention Center. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber/Emerge members. FREE for members, $10 for non-members. Click here to register.
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 PROSPERITY! 129th Annual Meeting Thursday, December 18, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce will hold its 129th Annual Meeting on December 18 at the Tampa Convention Center to celebrate the Chamber's 2014 achievements. Robin DeLaVergne of Tampa General Hospital and 2014 Chamber Chair will pass the gavel to 2015 Chair Ronald Christaldi of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. The Chamber will also present the 2014 H.L. Culbreath, Jr. Profile in Leadership Award to an individual whose leadership has made a positive impact within the Greater Tampa community. Click here for online registration. Click here for more information.
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