Tampa Chamber Endorses Reestablishing a Secure Cuban Consulate in the Tampa/Hillsborough County Area
motion to endorse reestablishing a secure Cuban Consulate in the Tampa/Hillsborough County area when relations between the United States and Cuba are appropriately normalized. "The Chamber has been a supporter of re-instituting ties with Cuba, most recently through our support of increasing flights to the nation from Tampa. Our Board's action to support a Cuban Consulate located in our community is an outgrowth of many years of hard work and discussions about how best to renew our status as the U.S. gateway to Cuba," said Bob Rohrlack, president and CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
"Tampa has extensive and very positive historic ties with Cuba and is well-positioned to lead business and trade with Cuba at the appropriate time. The Chamber has consistently been a leader in positioning this region to be prepared for the day when diplomatic relations with Cuba are normalized," said Ronald Christaldi, Chair of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
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Competitive Edge Series: Conflict Negotiation - Can't We All Just Get Along?
Join us on Tuesday, March 17 for this month's Competitive Edge Series on conflict negotiation.
Workplace conflict is unavoidable, but there's a way to allow it to nurture rather than ruin your
business. This interactive workshop featuring Bruce Napier, senior administrator of assessment
and organizational development with TECO Services Inc., will provide attendees with the
necessary skills to diffuse workplace conflict and determine how to strengthen an organization
from the inside.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Realize that conflict is inevitable and good for us
- Determine the costs, causes and approaches to conflict
- Prepare for conflict
- Assess needs and fears
- Value asking questions
 Napier has taught various leadership and motivational disciplines for over 32 years, including supervising Air Force professionals as a military education instructor and presenting leadership and motivational topics to thousands all over the United States, Europe and Australia. He has served as a collegiate adjunct professor, Biblical Studies teacher and counselor, and is certified in and facilitates team building events, as well as Situational Leadership, Crucial Conversations, Confrontations and Change Anything classes.
Click here for more information and to register today! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon. FREE for FITs One,Two and Three; $35 for all other members; $50 for non-members.
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LAST CHANCE! Nominate Your Favorite Small Business for the 35th Annual SBOY Awards
Deadline to Submit a Nomination is Tomorrow!
Who represents the best of the best in Tampa's small business community? Nominate your favorite company today for the Chamber's annual Small Business of the Year Awards, which recognizes outstanding companies for their achievements in financial success, community involvement and ethical business practices. The awards will be handed out on Friday, September 18 at the Small Business of the Year awards ceremony.
All nominations must be received by Friday, March 6. Click here to complete the online nomination forms and get complete details on eligibility, categories and evaluation criteria (click the "Register" button to submit your nomination form). Questions about nominations and sponsorship opportunities should be directed to Staci Fraser at 813-276-9453 or sfraser@tampachamber.com.
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Emerge Tampa Bay Announces 2015 Protégé Program Participants
 Emerge Tampa Bay and the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the pairings of the 2015 Protégé Program. The Protégé Program kicked off in 2006 and has paired more than 200 young professionals with experienced mentors and business professionals throughout the Tampa Bay area. The pairs will meet once a month to discuss topics including leadership, career development, communication skills, networking and influencing & negotiating. Click here to view the 2015 Protege Pairings!
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 2015 Military Appreciation Banquet
Did you miss this year's Military Appreciation Banquet? Click here to view photos of highlights from the evening and see a complete list of winners. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Bright House Networks.
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Open Position at the Tampa Chamber: Education Connection Intern (Paid)
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Please feel free to forward to your circles of influence. Candidates who do not submit all of the requested documents will not be considered. No phone calls please.
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International Business Committee Announcement
Tampa Bay Export Alliance Presents 2015 International Town Hall
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner in this exciting annual event, presented by Tampa Bay Export Alliance, recognizing World Trade Month and the people and programs driving international business growth in our community. The program includes a variety of information that we believe you will find very interesting and beneficial and we encourage you to join us on Friday, May 8, 2015. As a member of the Chamber, we are pleased to offer you a special discount to attend. To take advantage of this discount click here to register and enter the exclusive discount code: GTCC.
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Leadership Tampa: Port and Agriculture Day
Lucy Terrill, CPA, CGMA, The Mosaic Company
The Leadership Tampa Class of 2015 spent Port and Agriculture Day learning about the interconnected life cycles of four important economic drivers in Tampa Bay: phosphate fertilizer, Port Tampa Bay, agricultural science, and farming. Though the day started with an unprecedented fog event that even Ohio State couldn't buy its way out of, it ended with delicious strawberry shortcake enjoyed in the Florida sunshine. Read more...
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Member Highlights: March 1 - 7, 2015
Click here to view more details on this week's member highlights including:
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- March 11: Action Coach Hosts FREE Business Seminar: "6 Steps to a Better Business"
- March 12: Neil Simon's The Last of the Red Hot Lovers opens at Stageworks
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- Kobie Marketing Named Winner in Second Annual Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards in Tampa
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Hill Ward Henderson Founding Shareholder Receives 2015 Outstanding Service Award
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Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs Congratulates Jeannie Lim for Earning the Certified Pension Consultant Designation & Julian Dozier on Earning the Accredited In Business Valuation Credential
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Schifino Lee Wins Thirteen 2015 American Advertising Federation Tampa Bay Awards Including Two 'Best of the Bay' Awards
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Get Connected
Monday, March 9, 2015 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Westin Tampa Harbour Island, 725 S. Harbour Island 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. FREE for FITs One & Two; $15 for all other Chamber members; $30 for non-members. Click here to register. Hosted by Westin Tampa Harbour Island. Must arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. to participate.
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Emerge Tampa Bay's The Buzz
Thursday, March 12, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Join Emerge Tampa Bay for The Buzz, a monthly networking event for young professionals at a Tampa location. This month's event will be hosted by the Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. This event is FREE for Emerge Tampa Bay members and $10 for potential members. The Holiday Inn will host "Buzz Bingo" starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be fantastic prizes for winners! You don't want to miss this! Click here to register.
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Competitive Edge: Conflict Negotiation
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201
Join the Chamber for our monthly Competitive Edge Series featuring Bruce Napier, Senior Administrator, Assessment and Organizational Development, for TECO Services Inc. Workplace conflict is unavoidable, but there's a way to allow it to nurture rather than ruin your business. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with the necessary skills to diffuse workplace conflict and determine how to strengthen an organization from the inside.
Attendees will learn how to: - Realize that conflict is inevitable and good for us
- Determine the costs, causes, and approaches to conflict
- Prepare for conflict
- Assess needs and fears
- Value asking questions
Click here for more information and to register today! Thank you to our presenting sponsor
Verizon. FREE for FITs One, Two and Three; $35 for all other members; $50 for non-members.
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Coffee Connection
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 | 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 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 contact! This FREE event is recommended for first-year members, but is open to all Chamber members. Click here to register.
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Emerge Tampa Bay Tour at Port Tampa Bay 
Friday, March 20, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Port Tampa Bay, 1101 Channelside Drive
Join Emerge Tampa Bay for a FREE tour of Port Tampa Bay and learn about Florida's largest and most diversified seaport. Port Tampa Bay's longstanding supremacy among Florida ports is based largely on its leadership in handling of bulk and break-bulk cargos, including phosphate, steel and petroleum, as well as in the shipbuilding industry. Port Tampa Bay over the past decade has impressively advanced its container-handling capabilities and seen a rapid growth in regional distribution facilities. Click here to register.
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Emerge Tampa Bay General Membership Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201
Are you a new member of Emerge Tampa Bay or have you been around for a while and not found your niche? Join us for the Emerge General Membership Meeting. You will hear from representatives from the Emerge Leadership Team who will be on hand to give you information about the organization. Click here to register. You must be a member to attend. If you are a non-member and interested in joining, click here.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, March 26, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Big Sur Technologies, Inc., 4631 Woodland Corp Blvd., Suite 110
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours hosted by Big Sur Technologies, Inc. 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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Leadership Tampa Information Sessions
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201
The Leadership Tampa selection process is rigorous and competitive for the 50-60 seats available in each class. Come find out how to be a successful Leadership Tampa applicant while learning about the history and benefits of the program at these FREE upcoming informative sessions.
- Session 1: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Click here to register.
- Session 2: Monday, April 6, 2015, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Click here to register.
- Session 3: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Click here to register.
- Session 4: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Click here to register.
- Session 5: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Click here to register.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage anyone with an interest in Leadership Tampa to attend an information session, however, you must be a Chamber member to apply. To inquire about Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce membership information, please contact Rosanne Versaggi at 813-280-1456 or rversaggi@tampachamber.com.
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2015 Women of Influence Luncheon
The Journey of Sword & Plough: From Kickstarter to Kandahar & Beyond
Thursday, April 2, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive
Ranked by Forbes as two of the top social entrepreneurs in the country, Emily and Betsy Núñez are recycling and repurposing military gear with a fashionable touch. These young professionals have turned one idea into an up-and-coming fashion brand that empowers veteran employment, reduces waste and strengthens civil-military understanding. Join us and hear their story firsthand and learn why they were named one of the "20 Most Inspiring Companies of 2014." This event is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Sponsorships and corporate tables of 10 are also available. Click here to register. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, PNC Bank.
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2015 Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament 
Monday, May 4, 2015 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd.
Combine Chamber networking with a healthy dose of competition! Don't worry if your skills aren't up to par - there's a chance for everyone to go home a winner with our raffle and course activities. Tournament proceeds benefit the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which supports the Chamber's educational and leadership programs. Limited space available. Click here to reserve your sponsorship now! Foursomes will be available at a later date. Your contribution to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, BBVA Compass Bank and Skanska.
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