Siege the Day: Back to Football Forum with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Registration is Now Open; Luncheon Set for Tuesday, September 8
This event is $50 for general admission. Corporate tables of 10 are also available. Click here to register. This event will sell out quickly! |
Chamber Announces Leadership Tampa 2016 Class 
On Friday, July 24, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce announced the members of the 2016 Leadership Tampa Class. Established by the Chamber in 1970, Leadership Tampa is the third oldest leadership program in the nation and strives to identify, guide and enhance the skills and opportunities of current leaders in Tampa and Hillsborough County. The Class Chair is Stephanie Agliano, Aggie Enterprises.
The members of Leadership Tampa 2016 include...Read more.
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Advocacy Corner
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Emerge Public Policy Event: Tampa to the Core
On Thursday, August 20, join Hillsborough Commissioner Ken Hagan, Strategic Property Partners COO Jim Shimberg, and Tampa Downtown Partnership President Christine Burdick for a discussion on Tampa's future at the annual Emerge public policy event.
Presented by RSA Consulting, and moderated by Adams & Reese Partner Marilyn Mullen Healy, this event will touch on the redevelopment occurring in downtown and the Channel District. To purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Public Policy Round Table Featuring Commissioner Adam Putnam:
Join us for a public policy roundtable with Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam on Friday, August 21. Commissioner Putnam will discuss fostering economic growth, protecting the quantity and quality of the state's water supply, safeguarding consumers from fraud and deception, and ensuring kids have a healthy start in life.
Visit the event page for registration information. Thank you to our sponsor, Tampa Bay Water.
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Tampa Chamber Explores Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Members of the Board Traveled to Greenville, SC to Learn Best Practices for Helping Minority-Owned Businesses
Last Wednesday, Chamber board members and staff traveled to Greenville, SC to meet with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce's Diversity & Inclusion Vice President. The purpose of the meeting was to learn more about Greenville's nationally-recognized diversity programs that help minority businesses prosper. The Greenville Chamber has dedicated much effort in not only strengthening their community's minority businesses, but also in strengthening their relationships with larger corporations who are located in the Upstate South Carolina area.
As the Tampa Chamber begins to look at what may work best for our region, we will continue to reach out to other chambers and communities to learn more and to develop a plan that will help foster better relationships within the business community.
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Open Positions at the Tampa Chamber
Now Hiring for Leadership Programs Manager & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
The Chamber is now hiring for the following positions. Candidates who do not submit all requested items will not be considered. Due to the anticipated volume of responses, no phone calls please.
Leadership Programs Manager
To apply, candidates should submit the following to resumes@tampachamber.com:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
- Two writing samples:
- An external communication to existing Emerge Tampa Bay members inviting them to upcoming events
- An email to a potential new member about the benefits of membership in Emerge Tampa Bay
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
To apply, candidates should submit the following to resumes@tampachamber.com:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
- Two brief essays (no more than 500 words) addressing the following questions:
- Why is it important that businesses have a strong relationship with academic institutions?
- Why is it important for a community to support local entrepreneurs?
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Enterprise Florida Announcement 
Business Opportunities in Honduras Roadshow
You are invited to join Enterprise Florida and our trade partners as we host a "Business Opportunities in Honduras Roadshow" around the state of Florida. Honduras ranks as Florida's ninth top merchandise trading partner, having exported nearly $4.5 million of merchandise in 2014. Honduras is expected to continue to grow and will provide Florida exporters a wide range of opportunities for U.S. goods and services. The guest speaker for this event is Ms. Rossana Lobo, Commercial Director, U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
The roadshow is an excellent opportunity for companies to learn more about:
- The economic, political and social environment of Honduras
- Best export opportunities for Florida companies
- How companies can participate in Enterprise Florida's Export Sales Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite #201
Cost: FREE
To register, email mstewart@eflorida.com by Wednesday, August 19.
A limited number of one-on-one appointments with Ms. Lobo will be available after the briefing on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve an appointment, please email Max Stewart at mstewart@eflorida.com.
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All Call for Committee Members: 9th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament 
Mark your calendars! The Chamber's 9th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament is set for Friday, December 4, 2015 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. Registration will begin later this summer, but the planning committee is kicking into high gear in August. If you have an interest in clay shooting, special event planning or just want to meet some other Chamber members, get involved! Committee members are asked to help plan the tournament, recruit sponsors and find raffle prizes. If interested in participating, please contact Jessica Hohman at jhohman@tampachamber.com.
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Member Highlights: July 19 - 25, 2015
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- Case Benefit Consultants Announces Collaboration with Advantage Group and Glisson Insurance to Offer Robust Employee Benefits and Consulting Solutions
- Parmenter Selects DTZ to Lease Rocky Point Centre
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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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Member Marks Milestone with Chamber Ambassadors
Dogtopia®, an award-winning national dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, announced that its newest location at 11238 W. Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa celebrated its grand opening. Owned by Josh McLane and Ally Gordillo, Dogtopia of Westchase provides residents of Westchase and neighboring communities with a place to take their beloved dogs for fun and supervised open play.
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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Member Orientation 
Wednesday, August 5, 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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LAST CHANCE! REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY
Senior Enlisted Reception 
Thursday, August 6, 2015 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MacDill Air Force Base - Surf's Edge Club, 7315 Bayshore Blvd, Bldg 499
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 to be distributed by the Chamber. Prior registration is required for this event. Walk-ins are not permitted on base. To purchase tickets or sponsorships, click here.
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Get Connected 
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Nova Southeastern University, 3632 Queen Palm 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. Sponsored by Nova Southeastern University. Must arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. to participate. Walk-ins will only be accepted if space is available.
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Return on Relationships: Professional Development Seminar
Thursday, August 13, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 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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Competitive Edge: How to Start a Branded Revolt Against the Status Quo 
Friday, August 14, 2015 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite #201
In order to compete at the highest level, your brand has to be different. This workshop, presented by Dan Stevenson, Executive Creative Director of Schifino Lee Advertising + Branding, will show you how to distill your message into what "it" is that makes your brand unique and special. The presentation will walk you through the process for creating the most memorable branding and advertising possible for your business. And we'll demonstrate how best to communicate your singular message in today's media environment. A Q&A session will follow including Schifino Lee's principals. Attendees will learn:
- Where to look within your organization for true brand differentiation
- The process for identifying (and marketing) the one thing that makes your brand truly different
- Some innovative examples of brands that have disrupted their entire categories
- How to outsmart when you are being outspent using Challenger Brand strategies and thinking
- Can I lead my company to behave like a Challenger Brand?
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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Emerge Tampa Bay General Membership Meeting 
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite #201
Join us for the Emerge General Membership Meeting. You will hear from representatives from the Emerge Leadership Team who will be on hand to provide information about the organization. We will also review leadership opportunities available within Emerge Tampa Bay. If you are interested in applying to be on the Emerge Leadership Team, this is your time to ask questions about what we look for in an ideal candidate! Applications will be available in August.
Click here to register. If you are a non-member and interested in joining Emerge, click here.
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Emerge Tampa Bay Public Policy Event: Tampa to the Core
Thursday, August 20, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Tampa Bay History Center, Inc., 801 Old Water Street
Join us for our annual Emerge Tampa Bay Public Policy event. Marilyn Healy, partner Adams and Reese LLP and Chamber Transportation Committee co-chair will moderate a panel with Jim Shimberg, COO, Strategic Property Partners, LLC; Christine Burdick, President, Tampa Downtown Partnership; and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan. They will discuss downtown development and implementing transportation plans like the streetcar along with development. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the experts about the plan! This event is $10 for Emerge members and $25 for non-members. Click here to register. Parking for the History Center is available at several private and city-owned lots in the Channelside District. Thank you to our sponsor, RSA Consulting Group, LLC.
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Public Policy Roundtable
Featuring Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam
Friday, August 21, 2015 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite #4200
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join us for breakfast with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. In this role, his priorities include fostering economic growth, protecting the quantity and quality of the state's water supply, safeguarding consumers from fraud and deception, and ensuring kids have a healthy start in life. Commissioner Putnam will brief guests on these initiatives and how he's working to support the businesses of the Tampa Bay community.
This event is FREE for up to two attendees for FITs 3, 4, and Partner-level members; $35 for members; $40 for non-members. Corporate tables of 8 are also available. Click here to register. Thank you to our sponsor, Tampa Bay Water.
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Education Connection: Spotlight on Academic Partnerships
 Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
University Club of Tampa, 201 N. Franklin Street 38th Floor
Please join us as we spotlight exciting business/academic partnerships from each of our educational partners. A panel highlighting key takeaways for developing successful partnerships will be followed by a Q&A discussion. Many thanks to our sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union. This event is $20 to attend. Click here to register.
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Pearls of Wisdom - Women & Investing 
Building Your Confidence to Build Your Wealth
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art, Inc., 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Everyone strives for financial security and the skills to invest our money to earn even more in the future. Yet, women, on average, are less confident about their investment skills although research shows that their thoughtful and patient approach makes female investors effective! Join us as Miranda Reiter, CFP, ( Raymond James) shares why women should consider investing in the stock market, why women make excellent investors, and how to build confidence in investing. Hourly paid parking is available in the Poe garage. to register. This event is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Thank you to our sponsor Adams and Reese LLP and venue sponsor Tampa Museum of Art.
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Business After Hours 
Thursday, August 27, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ducky's, 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to Business After Hours at Ducky's. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber members. FREE for members, $15 for non-members. Click here to register. |
Siege the Day: Back to Football Forum with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive
This event is $50 for general admission. Corporate tables of 10 are also available. Click here to register. This event will sell out quickly! |
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