Chamber Presents Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award to USF President Judy Genshaft
 USF President Judy Genshaft was selected as the recipient of the 2015 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award, presented by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Under her leadership, the University of South Florida has become one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation with a rapidly expanding international reputation for academics, research and innovation. During her tenure, USF has been recognized as a top 50 research university and grown to be the 9th largest public research university in the nation, with an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of more than $4.4 billion for the Tampa Bay region. Read more...
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Recap: Tampa at the Forefront of Historic Change
Chamber and Congresswoman Kathy Castor Host Forum on Trade & Travel to Cuba
On Monday, March 30, 2015, the Chamber along with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and Tampa  International Airport welcomed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and representatives from the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. State Department and Office of Foreign Assets Control to Tampa, Fla., for the "Cuba Forum - Tampa at the Forefront of Historic Change." Secretary Pritzker discussed the Obama Administration's efforts to grow the economy, support increased trade, and create American jobs. She also highlighted the recently announced Cuba policies and what they mean for travel and trade in Tampa Bay.
Today, the Tampa City Council passed a resolution supporting the location of a Cuban consulate in the city of Tampa. This comes after the Chamber Board passed a similar resolution in February. Click here to view the Chamber's resolution.
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2016 Leadership Tampa Applications Now Available
 Since 1970, Leadership Tampa has been introducing class members to major facets of the greater Tampa community through an intensive nine-month course. The Leadership Tampa program challenges members to see the Tampa community as they never have before while preparing candidates for the next step in their leadership journey. T he 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 candidate while learning about the history and benefits of the program at the Leadership Tampa information sessions over the next few weeks. Click here for dates of the upcoming information sessions. Click here to download the application.
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Member Highlights: March 29 - April 4, 2015
Click here to view more details on this week's member highlights including:
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BKS-Partners Colleagues Donate Hair to Improve Quality of Life of Those in Need
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Feldman Equities LLC/Tower Realty Partners Reacquire Equity Position in Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Tampa
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April 28: Fisher & Phillips Presents "One Day, Many Solutions - Employment Law Seminar" with Special Rate for Chamber Members
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- Lindell Reappointed to Port Tampa Bay Board by Gov. Scott
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GrayRobinson Attorney Awarded "AV Preeminent" Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
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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 Member Marks Milestone with Ribbon Cutting Celebration
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Ferg's Live is thrilled to introduce downtown Tampa's new premier restaurant venue for sports and live music. With a lightning-fast lunch seven days a week and an incredible happy hour, we are committed to providing a haven for the hard-working downtown crowd while also creating the absolute best place to host a party or catch the game. With over sixty 60" televisions, two giant projector screens, and a "Stage in the Sky" that welcomes talented musicians from all over the region, there is always something happening, and it's always happening LIVE. See you soon!
Members wishing to host a ribbon cutting announcing a new opening or expansion of your business should contact Tracy Wilson at 276-9464 or twilson@tampachamber.com. |
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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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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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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Chamber members must login when registering to take advantage of discounted member pricing for Chamber events.
Forgot your login? Click here to have your credentials sent to you.
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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 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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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:
- 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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SOLD OUT! 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. Please email Catlin Layton at clayton@tampachamber.com to be placed on the wait list.
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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 by Shawn Rhodes, President/CEO Shoshin Consulting Services, 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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2015 Tampa Bay Rays Luncheon 
Monday, May 11, 2015 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 North Tampa Street
Join us for the 2015 Tampa Bay Rays Luncheon featuring Team President Brian Auld, President of Baseball Operations Matt Silverman, and Manager Kevin Cash along with Tampa Bay Rays players and executives. Questions for the players will be collected from the audience during the luncheon. Names will be drawn at the end of the event for the opportunity to participate in a limited autograph session. Valet parking is available at the Hilton. Self Parking is available at the Fort Brooke Parking Garage. There is a 72-hour cancellation policy on all reservations. This event is $40 for Emerge Tampa Bay members; $50 for Chamber members; and $60 for non-members. Corporate tables of 10 are also available. Click here to register. Thank you to presenting sponsor, Tampa Bay Times.
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