Business, Education and Political Leaders Participate in STEM Roundtable
Discussion Focused on Long-Term Needs to Elevate STEM Education
On Monday, March 16, local business, education and political leaders participated in a roundtable discussion about the  benefits of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational efforts in the Tampa region, and the state of Florida. The roundtable followed presentations to students at T.R. Robinson High School entitled "Racing Accelerates Creative Education" (R.A.C.E), a national touring program from Mazda Motorsports that uses the science, technology and math of auto racing to inspire students to consider the many career options in the STEM disciplines.
The roundtable was hosted by Bob Rohrlack, President and CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. More than a dozen regional leaders participated in the discussion, which focused upon the importance of STEM efforts and its benefits for the region. Read more...
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Annual 'Doing Business with MacDill' Seminar Set for April 17
 We are excited to invite you to our annual "Doing Business with MacDill" seminar on Friday, April 17, at the Holiday Inn Westshore. "Doing Business with MacDill" is a chance for businesses to connect with military leaders and business specialists from the base to discover the opportunities that working with the military and Department of Defense provides.
MacDill Air Force Base is Tampa's city within a city, providing more than 13,000 jobs to the Tampa Bay area. There are more than $8 billion in capital assets on base and more than 5 million square feet of facilities. With such an extensive infrastructure, MacDill often relies on outside contractors to keep the base in top shape. Come hear directly from base executives about their needs and step-by-step instructions to get your company connected with MacDill. For more information and to register, click here.
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Hillsborough Residents Invited to Participate in Transportation Telephone Town Hall Meeting
Go Hillsborough, a public engagement initiative on transportation, will hold a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, March 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. This telephone town hall meeting is one of 13  workshops being held throughout the county to better understand how transportation impacts the daily life of Hillsborough County residents. Callers are encouraged to provide their viewpoints on how transportation can be improved. Questions will be answered by local leaders and Hillsborough County staff.
To participate, residents are encouraged to RSVP in advance at gohillsborough.org. Residents may also dial in to the call directly by calling the toll free number: 1-877-229-8493 and entering the PIN 110301#.
Go Hillsborough is a collaboration of Hillsborough County, the cities of Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace and HART.
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2015 Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament
Limited Number of Gold Sponsorships Remaining
 Start working on your swing! Mark your calendars now for the 2015 Chamber Challenge, Monday, May 4 at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament, presented by BBVA Compass and Skanska, will benefit the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Foundation and all the Chamber's educational and leadership programming.
A limited number of Gold Sponsorships are still available! Click here for more details and to sign up today!
Your contribution to the GTCC Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Enterprise Florida Announcement: Gulfood Manufacturing International Trade Show - Dubai, UAE
Enterprise Florida, the state's economic development agency, invites you to the Gulfood Manufacturing international trade show, October 27 - 29, 2015, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Gulfood Manufacturing is the only event in the Middle East and African region that brings together the machinery, ingredients, packaging and logistics industry with the boardroom, finance and procurement heads - the owners and investors together with their plant production, research, development and engineering teams.
Attendees to the show include:
- General management
- Procurement specialists
- Business managers in charge of manufacturing
- Quality control
- Food hygiene managers and food safety specialists
- Engineers who identify equipment needs
- Plant supervisors who manage the production line
- Research and new product development teams
- Food scientists and technicians
- Maintenance management
- Brand managers
- Owners
- Marketers
- Product managers
Enterprise Florida will provide a grant to cover 50 percent or $6,000 for the trade show booth space at this international show. For more details, contact Max Stewart at mstewart@eflorida.com.
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Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol Council/Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Announcement
Invitation to Bid on the Revitalization Project of the Guaiba Waterfront, Porto Alegre, Brazil
During Mayor Bob Buckhorn's mission to Porto Alegre in December 2013, the mayor signed an important Sister Cities Agreement with Mayor Fortunati of Porto Alegre, Brazil. One of the outcomes of this relationship and agreement is an opportunity for Tampa businesses to bid on projects, such as The Porto Alegre Baywalk of Guaiba, a large waterfront project similar to Mayor Buckhorn's vision for downtown Tampa.
 The bid includes the first 1,320 meters of waterfront revitalization between Usina do Gasômetro and Rótula das Cuias at Edvaldo Pereira Paiva Avenue. After announcing the winning company, they expect that the work will be completed in 18 months. The Guaíba Waterfront Urban Park will restore the city's relationship with the Guaiba through landscape design which provides bike lanes and paths lit with optical fiber and LED lamps, allowing its use all day long.
More information about the new waterfront bid is available on the City Hall website: www.portoalegre.rs.gov.br/smgae - at the "Bids" (licitação) menu.
Bidders and investors will be invited to participate by contacting Eliane Fialla with the International Relations Office in Porto Alegre City Hall. Click here for a presentation of the project. Interested parties can contact Eliane Filalla at eliane.fialla@smgl.prefpoa.com.br for more information.
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International Business Committee Announcement
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 from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Carillon, St. Petersburg. 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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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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Member Highlights: March 15 - 21, 2015
Click here to view more details on this week's member highlights including:
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- Agency Formerly Known as Fry Hammond Barr is now &Barr
- IDRGroup Partners with AlienVault to Provide Customers a Flexible and Affordable Managed Security Service
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Absolute Mobile Solutions' Alfred Goldberg Speaks about Mobile's Emergence as a Mass Medium to Marketing Students at the University of Tampa
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Schifino Lee Hires Senior Art Director and Copywriter to Talent Roster
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Forgot your login? Click here to have your credentials sent to you.
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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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Member Orientation 
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201
Member Orientation is the first step to getting the MOST out of your Chamber membership! 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 2015 Member Orientation sponsor, Office Depot.
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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 information 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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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE EVENT SELLS OUT!
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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Return on Relationships
Thursday, April 9, 2015 | 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite #201
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 any 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, April 9, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Topgolf, 10690 Palm River Road
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to a combined Business After Hours/Emerge's "The Buzz" event hosted by Topgolf Tampa. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber/Emerge members. FREE for members, $10 for non-members. Click here to register.
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Face the Chamber: 2015 Mayor's Luncheon
Monday, April 13, 2015 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, 700 S. Florida Avenue
Join us for the mayor's annual address to the Chamber and Leadership Tampa Alumni membership  including the popular "Face the Chamber" segment. We'll put the mayor on the proverbial hot seat as we ask him the tough questions on behalf of the business community. Come hear his response and learn what we as a Chamber can do to help move Tampa forward.
This event is $45 for Chamber/LTA members; $40 for Emerge members; and $55 for non-members. Tables of 10 are also available! Click here to register. Thank you to presenting sponsor, Saint Leo University.
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Get Connected
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
DACCO, 4422 E. Columbus Drive
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 DACCO. Must arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. to participate. Walk-ins will only be accepted if there is space available.
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Doing Business with MacDill
Friday, April 17, 2015 | 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd.
MacDill Air Force Base is Tampa's city within a city - providing more than 13,000 jobs to the Tampa Bay Area. There are more than $8 billion in capital assets on base and more than 5 million square feet of facilities. With such an extensive infrastructure, MacDill often relies on outside contractors to keep the base in top shape. Come hear directly from base execuitves about their needs and step-by-step instructions to get your company connected with MacDill. Join us for a light breakfast, networking, and breakout sessions at the Holiday Inn Westshore.
Please register by Monday, April 13, 2015. This event is $55 for members, $75 for non-members. Click here to register.
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Competitive Edge Series: Linking Employee Engagement to Organizational Success
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite #201
Mission is the ability to inspire teams and clients to action. There is nothing more essential - or  profitable - for your company. You can't survive without it. This presentation teaches what inspires mission, what destroys it, and how leaders at every level of an organization can begin using their company's mission to increase productivity and profits right now.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Inspire trust in employees and customers
- Hire like the top 50 brands in America and train engaged employees
- Develop a framework to turn your employee passion into profit
- Ask the right questions to hire and retain employees who fit your culture
- Cultivate brand advocates who believe in and support your company's purpose
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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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 co-presenting sponsors, BBVA Compass Bank and Skanska.
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