Recap: "Siege the Day: Back to Football Forum" with the Tampa BayBuccaneers
 Chamber of Commerce along with the Clearwater Regional Chamber and St. Petersburg Area Chamber hosted "Siege the Day: Back to Football Forum," the annual season preview and luncheon with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. More than 400 business and civic leaders gathered at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay to hear from Bucs leadership and players on their plans for the upcoming season. The event included a panel discussion with Bucs Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer, general manager Jason Licht and head coach Lovie Smith. Players on the panel included rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, linebacker Lavonte David, second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and rookie offensive linemen Donovan Smith and Ali Marpet.
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Advocacy Corner
Letter from Mayor Bob Buckhorn on the Chamber's Trade Mission to Ireland
Tampa is a global city. We are building relationships across the world that produce jobs and economic success here at home. Trade missions, like the one this past week to Dublin, Ireland, are critical in growing those relationships and showing international markets what Tampa has to offer.
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Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Cllr. Sarah Holland, mayor of South Dublin, sign the Sister Cities agreement.
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We know here at home, Tampa's DNA is changing. We are transforming our skyline, growing our workforce, and educating the leaders of tomorrow. This trade mission tapped in to many facets of how cities strive, including arts and culture, education, transportation, economic development, and a new Sister Cities agreement established between South Dublin and Tampa.
Walking around the streets of Dublin, we saw all ages, races, and ethnicities. We heard a profusion of languages and accents. The city was booming with young professionals attracted to Dublin through new start-ups and expanding tech companies. We met with leaders of government and business to tell Tampa's story - the amazing story of a city coming in to its own.
The best and the brightest from around the globe see their future in Dublin and it reinforces all we are doing in our city to attract innovative companies to create the kinds of jobs that draw in intellectual capital. Those, young and not so young, that can go anywhere because their talent is in demand. More and more frequently, they are choosing Tampa.
Thank you to the business leaders and staff at the Greater Tampa Chamber for their relentlessness for Tampa's economic success. As long as I am Mayor, we will stay committed to growing Tampa's profile on the global stage. Our commitment to building relationships worldwide is critical.
Sincerely,
Mayor Bob Buckhorn
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Join Us for "Competitive Edge: Global Diversity & Inclusion" on September 22
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you consider and understand global diversity, interconnectedness, and how these factors influence your ability to function effectively and inclusively in a diverse environment. Guest speaker Farah Khorsandian-Sánchez will explore the extent to which global interdependence, communication technologies and workforce mobility have profoundly changed the dynamics of the American workplace and our individual realities. Participants will engage in a series of perception exercises and games covering topics such as value orientation, culture, norms, generalizations and stereotypes.
 Farah Khorsandian-Sánchez is an adjunct professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida. She has worked as a global diversity consultant for over 20 years with extensive experience in cross-cultural training, diversity and inclusion issues, training for global understanding, interfaith education, teaching pedagogy, linguistics, foreign language acquisition and teaching English as a second language.
Attendees will learn:
- How cross-cultural competence and a global mindset are imperatives for diversity and inclusion and survival in this global and interrelated market
- Ways in which a globally diverse workforce fosters creativity, enhances innovation and helps build on a company's progress
- How the majority-minority shift that has occurred in various states has led to a more multilingual country
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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Now Accepting Nominations for the Emerging Leader Award
Nominations Due Wednesday, September 30
The Emerging Leader Award was created to recognize an Emerge Tampa Bay participant, whose  leadership has made a positive impact on Hillsborough County. This award is given in honor of Emerge's late founder Deanne Dewey Roberts. It pays tribute to an individual who exemplifies outstanding professional values, demonstrates the ability to go above and beyond the expectations of a leader and serves as an inspiration to the community.
Do you know someone who demonstrates the above criteria? Nominate him or her by submitting the Emerging Leader Award Nomination Form. All nominations are due by Wednesday, September 30 at 5 p.m. The Emerging Leader Award will be presented at the Emerging with Influence event on November 4, 2015 at TPepin's Hospitality Centre. The chosen award recipient will be able to honor the charity of his or her choice with a $1,000 gift, courtesy of ChappellRoberts.
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Tampa Bay Trade and Business Development Mission to Canada
Registration Closes This Friday, September 11, 2015
Don't miss the opportunity to join the Tampa Bay Export Alliance as a delegate to explore business opportunities with one of our region's top trade, investment and tourism partners and build relationships with other community leaders in the Tampa Bay delegation. Agenda highlights include:
- Networking luncheon with the American Chamber of Commerce at the Hockey Hall of Fame with keynote Jeff Vinik
- Ambassador's Reception at Casa Loma - Toronto's Downtown Castle
- Visit to Mississauga and Brampton
- Luncheon with the Mississauga and Brampton Boards of Trade
- Visit to MaRS Discovery District
- Film and digital media stage and studio visits
- Red carpet reception at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Bell Lightbox
- Networking, roundtables and much, much more...
Limited sponsorship opportunities still available. Click here to register. |
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Member Highlights: September 6 - 12, 2015
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CI Group's Jessica Bergman Accepted into the Tampa Connection Class of 2016
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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 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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Coffee Connection - Meet New Members!
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.
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LAST CHANCE 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, seating in corporate blocks of ten and individual admissions. Click here to register. Join the social media conversation: #SBOY2015
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Get Connected 
Monday, September 21, 2015 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hivelocity Hosting, 8010 Woodland Center Blvd. Suite 700
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 Hivelocity Hosting. Must arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. to participate. Walk-ins will only be accepted if space is available.
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Competitive Edge: Global Diversity and Inclusion 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite #201
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you to consider and understand global diversity and interconnectedness and how these factors influence your ability to function effectively and inclusively in a diverse environment. Guest speaker Farah Khorsandian-Sánchez will explore the extent to which global interdependence, communication technologies and workforce mobility have profoundly changed the dynamics of the U.S. workplace and our individual realities. Participants will engage in a series of perception exercises and games covering topics such as value orientation, culture, norms, generalizations and stereotypes.
Attendees will learn:
- How cross-cultural competence and a global mindset are imperatives for diversity & inclusion and survival in this global and interrelated market
- Ways in which a globally diverse workforce fosters creativity, enhances innovation and helps build on a company's progress
- How the majority-minority shift that has occurred in various states has led to a more multilingual USA
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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Buzz-ness After Hours 
Thursday, September 24, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Harbour Island Athletic Club & Spa, 900 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce invites you to a combined Business After Hours/Emerge's "The Buzz" event hosted by Harbour Island Athletic Club & Spa. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres while networking with your fellow Chamber/Emerge members. FREE for Chamber and Emerge members, $10 for non-members. Click here to register.
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Member Orientation 
Wednesday, September 30, 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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Emerge Tampa Bay's The Buzz 
Thursday, October 8, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Centre Club, Inc., 123 S. Westshore Blvd., 8th Floor
Join Emerge Tampa Bay for "The Buzz," a monthly networking event for young professionals. This month's event will be hosted by The Centre Club. This event is FREE for Emerge Tampa Bay members and $10 for potential members. Click here to register.
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