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Tampa Named "Best in the Southeast" by Money Magazine

Time Inc.'s Money magazine has listed Tampa among the "five best big cities" in the nation with Tampa named as the "Best in the Southeast." The magazine cites Tampa's affordable real estate, airport expansion and ability to lure corporate giants as reasons why Tampa is one of the best places to live in 2015. Tampa is listed among other popular urban cities including Pittsburgh, the site of the Chamber's 2014 Benchmarking trip, and Denver, this year's Benchmarking destination. Click here to read more.
WFLA Daytime: Education Connection

Innovation Leadership Co-Chair Doug Pace (Bayshore Solutions) is featured on this month's segment of Daytime! Click here to watch the segment where he discusses the Chamber's Education Connection initiative.

Don't forget to register for the annual Education Connection kick-off breakfast on Wednesday, August 26, sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union. This year's theme is "Spotlight on Academic Partnerships." Click here for more information and to register.
Advocacy Corner

GO Hillsborough Update

GO Hillsborough is kicking off another round of community engagement this week. Beginning August 17, residents, homeowners associations, civic organizations and businesses throughout Hillsborough County will have multiple opportunities, including through online and social media channels, to actively participate in finalizing a Community Transportation Plan and its projects for the next 10 years. Most importantly, participants will have an opportunity to weigh in on a critical community decision:  a ½% sales tax increase to fund needed but basic transportation improvements; or, a 1% sales tax increase which will bring more transit options, better jobs, and an improved quality of life. Read more...

Cuba Update

On Friday, August 14, Secretary of State John Kerry raised the flag above the American embassy in Cuba. With this historical event, a new chapter begins in the relationship between the people of Cuba and the United States. While there is much work to be done, the road to normalization is one step closer to reality. As the possibility of commerce with Cuba continues to grow, the Chamber looks forward to a day when businesses in Tampa Bay can engage with businesses in Cuba. 

Open Positions at the Tampa Chamber

Now Hiring for Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

 

The Chamber is now hiring for the following position. Candidates who do not submit all requested items will not be considered. Due to the anticipated volume of responses, no phone calls please.

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?
Member Anniversaries

Congratulations to these members who are celebrating Chamber membership milestones this month! We appreciate your loyal commitment to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and our community.

60 Years
55 Years

45 Years

40 Years
Hillsboro Sheet Metal, Inc.

35 Years

20 Years
15 Years
10 Years
5 Years

Member Highlights: August 16 - 22, 2015

Member News
Member Events
New Hires & Promotions
Member Accolades
  • Nine Local Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 
  • Elevate, Inc. Chief Strategy Officer Accepted into the Tampa Connection Class of 2016
  • Three Fisher & Phillips Partners in Tampa Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2016 
  • 72 GrayRobinson Attorneys Make the 2016 Best Lawyers in America List
  • 2016 Best Lawyers Cites 40 Hill Ward Henderson Attorneys & Names Five "Lawyer of the Year"
  • Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Partner Re-Elected to the Board of Directors of the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts | SLK Partner Named Chair-Elect of Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar
  • Trenam Law Attorney Named Star of the Year
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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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. 
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 Financial) shares why women should consider investing in the stock market, why women make excellent investors, and how to build confidence in investing. Hourly parking paid by attendee is available in the Poe garage.

Click here to register. This event is $15 for members, $10 for Emerge members and $25 for non-members. Thank you to our sponsor, Adams and Reese LLP, and venue partner, Tampa Museum of Art.        
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 

Join us on Tuesday, September 8 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for "Siege the Day: Back to Football Forum with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers," presented by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. 

 

Enjoy lunch and a season preview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Lovie Smith, General Manager Jason Licht, Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer and Bucs players. 


This event is $50 for general admission. Corporate tables of 10 are also available. Click here to register. This event will sell out quickly!
Coffee Connection
Wednesday, September 16, 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.
2015 Small Business of the Year Awards
Friday, September 18, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place 

Join us as we celebrate our Architects of Success! Learn more about how these small businesses have laid strong foundations to become integral building blocks in the Tampa Bay community. See who measures up as the best of the best!

Registration is now open for sponsorships and seating in blocks of ten. Click here to register. Individual admission will go on sale in September. Join the social media conversation: #SBOY2015