 Leaders in Action: Leadership Tampa Alumni Help Feed 5,000 Families By: Melody Marrs, Goodwill Industries - Suncoast
I was one of the lucky ones! Lucky because I was with 25 fellow LTA classmates and members who joined together on Thursday, November 20 at Feeding America Tampa Bay to help stock the shelves and pack food bags for the hungry living in our community.
What a difference 25 extra pairs of hands made for 5,000 hungry families! Together we unfolded bags, stocked them with potatoes, stuffing and canned goods and then folded and packed the food bags into huge containers to be delivered to the Salvation Army in Tampa for distribution the next day. Read more...
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Small Business Saturday - November 29
Small Business Saturday was founded in 2010 to help businesses with their most pressing need - getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. This year, the big day is Nov 29. Click here to learn 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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Hillsborough Business Pitch Competition
Compete for Capital to Grow or Start Your Business
The Hillsborough Business Pitch Competition, hosted by New World Angels, provides existing and startup businesses the unique opportunity to win $5,000 while learning valuable insight from successful business owners who have discovered their key to success. Click here for eligibility criteria and details on how to enter. For more information, contact Ken Jones, Hillsborough County Economic Development, at 813-272-1143.
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New Members
The Chamber welcomes the following companies who have recently become members:
CIGNA - Insurance Medical/Life
Lindell Investments - Real Estate Investments
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Member Highlights - November 24 - 28, 2014
Click here to view more details on this week's member highlights including:
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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cuttings
Members Mark Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors
The Joint...the chiropractic place is now open on West Bay to Bay Blvd and is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality, alternative healthcare affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness.
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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Forgot your login? Click here to have your credentials sent to you.
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SOLD OUT! - 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
Mark House, LEED AP, Managing Director of Strategic Projects with The Beck Group, shares how to develop and share your own personal leadership philosophy. To inquire about the wait list, contact atimmel@tampachamber.com.
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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. This event is ALMOST SOLD OUT!
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