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Senior Enlisted Reception, Presented by USAA, Set for August 6

 

Join us on Thursday, August 6 for the annual Senior Enlisted Reception, presented by USAA, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Surf's Edge Club on MacDill Air Force Base. This is an opportunity for members of the business community to network with and recognize the contributions of the senior enlisted members of the military who serve in the Tampa Bay area. These are the men and women who defend our freedoms at home and abroad. For each civilian ticket purchased, a senior enlisted member receives a complimentary ticket. Prior registration is required for this event. To purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit the Senior Enlisted Reception event page. 
WFLA Daytime: Startup Scholars 

Startup Scholars Co-Chair Mo Kasti (Center for Transformation & Innovation) and 2015 Startup Scholars Collette Glover-Hannah (Hannah's Shoebox) and Eric Rabinovitz (LilyPad Solutions) are featured on this month's segment of Daytime! 

Click here to watch their segment!   
Advocacy Corner

D.C. Fly-In

Members of the Chamber's board of directors traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Congress, as well as the Commerce and State Departments. During their visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, Chamber members discussed healthcare policy and funding, the need for Congress to pass a long-range transportation bill and the normalization of diplomatic relations with Cuba. 

 

State Budget Update

 

On Tuesday, Governor Scott signed the budget that was approved by the Florida House and Senate last Friday. Included in the allocations was $17 million for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine downtown campus. This is a victory for USF as well as an important piece to the redevelopment of downtown Tampa.

 

While the funding for USF is a victory many projects in Hillsborough County and throughout the state were vetoed by the governor. The budget year begins July 1. 
Emerge Tampa Bay & Education Connection Partner to Prepare Students for the Workforce
By: Selina Radlein, Moffitt Cancer Center

Many young professionals today could tell you precisely what pieces of advice they would give their 21-year-old selves - that typical list of "things I know now that I wish I knew back then." If only someone would have told me! I personally wish I had sought out internship opportunities, built better relationships and read A LOT more books! Hindsight is 20/20, they say. That period right after college is so instrumental in shaping the adults we later become. We have so little responsibility and so much freedom to make errors. Some new graduates have a hard time navigating the working world. Some of this is likely due to lack of skills or knowledge. Most is probably attributed to lack of connections or experience. How great would it have been to have some more guidance? Read more...
Promo Palooza!
Free Advertising Opportunity for Chamber Members

Members, we want to promote your business! Each month, Chamber ambassadors deliver token gifts, which include small promotional items inside of a Chamber mug, to businesses celebrating their first anniversary as a Chamber member. 

 

To take advantage of this FREE advertising opportunity, contact Tracy Wilson at twilson@tampachamber.com to donate some of your business' promotional items. This is a great way to raise your brand awareness while showing your support for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce!

Chamber Welcomes New Members

 

Please give a warm welcome to the following companies who have recently become Chamber members: 


City Food Equipment - Retail Stores
Dealer Wizard - Marketing
Eckerd - Government Agencies | Non-profit Organizations
Hook & Blade - Advertising Agencies
IT Authorities - Information Technology Solutions
Keller Williams Tampa Central - Real Estate - Residential
LabelValue.com - Manufacturing | Printers/Printing
Laser Locators - Medical Equipment/Supplies
One Team Financial Group, LLC - Financial Services
Patrick Advisory Services, LLC - Business Coaching | Business Consultants | Management Consultants
Staffingpower Tampa - Employment Agencies/Consultants
Tiffany & Co. - Jewelers - Retail/Wholesale

Member Highlights: June 21 - 27, 2015

 

Click here to view more details on this week's member highlights including:

Member News
New Hires & Promotions
Member Accolades
Want to include your organization's news in Member Highlights? Send a brief description of your news or event to news@tampachamber.com. 

Member Marks Milestone with Chamber Ambassadors

 


SoEI (Society of Emotional Intelligence) a professional association for those interested in understanding, recognizing and applying emotional intelligence, recently relocated its headquarters. They are now located at 6107 Memorial Hwy., Suite E-6 where they oversee chapter activity in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, N. Florida, Ohio, Orlando, Tampa and Washington, D.C.

 

Members wishing to host a ribbon cutting to announce a new opening or expansion of your business should contact Tracy Wilson at 276-9464 or twilson@tampachamber.com. 
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Emerge Tampa Bay's The Buzz 

Thursday, July 9, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

District 3 | Arts & Events, 110 N. East Street 
 

Join Emerge Tampa Bay for "The Buzz," a monthly networking event for young professionals. This month's event will be hosted by District 3 | Arts & Events. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. This event is FREE for Emerge Tampa Bay members and $10 for potential members. Click here to register.
Emerge Tampa Bay Professional Development Speaker Series: Leadership
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
MacDill Air Force Base - Surf's Edge, 7315 Bayshore Blvd., Bldg. 499 

 

Join us for the second 2015 Emerge Tampa Bay Professional Development Speaker Series event! Colonel Daniel H. Tulley of MacDill Air Force Base will discuss his views on leadership and share experiences that helped him in his role today. If you have not visited MacDill Air Force Base, this is your opportunity to see and learn about its impact in our region. Members of the military are invited to attend this event to learn about Emerge Tampa Bay and ways to get involved in the community. Click here to read more about Colonel Daniel H. Tulley. Light appetizers will be provided. Dress is business. Military Members: UOD

 

You must pre-register for this event. In order to gain access on MacDill Air Force Base, it is required to provide your driver's license number/state at least 72 hours in advance. Please provide this information when you are filling out this registration. No walk-ups will be admitted on base.

 

This event is $15 for Emerge members, $25 for non-members, and complimentary for active duty military. Click here to register. Thank you to our sponsor, USAA.

Coffee Connection

Wednesday, July 15, 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 volunteer 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.

Business After Hours

Thursday, July, 30, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz, FL 33558

 

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours at TPC Tampa Bay's ¡Cuatro Restaurant & Bar. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail while networking with your fellow Chamber members. FREE for members, $15 for non-members. Register before July 23, 2015 to play 9 holes at TPC Tampa Bay at $25 per person. Players must arrive by 2:20 p.m. with payment to play. Click here to register.