Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort of the Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Business Accelerator. The eighth cohort selected in the accelerator's history was presented today during the Chamber's 139th Annual Meeting! These Black and Hispanic owned ...
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Congratulations to the sixteen entrepreneurs just completing their yearlong program in the Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Empowerment Program! Sponsors make it possible to host the quarterly, specialized programming and cover nearly all the costs of ...
“Taking care of our business customers and offering the right programs to meet their needs is one of our core values,” explains Fabiano Laux, Delta Air Lines’ City Sales Manager, Tampa Bay & Central Florida Region. Sixty-five ...
November 1 Tampa, FL. - The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly presents the winners of the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards. Congratulations to The William Stanley CFO Group, named Startup Business of the Year; Gaston’s Culinary Services, named ...
An important message from VISIT TAMPA BAY - which is partnering with FEEDING TAMPA BAY and UNITED WAY SUNCOAST to engage in specific hurricane relief and recovery efforts. Proud of our Chamber Member Companies serving the region in its time of need ...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Chamber Member companies have stepped up to meet the needs of hurricane victims. From construction to laundromats, member companies in a position to help are doing so. We are curating this online list for victims to ...
“Our mission is to roll cigars 100 years from now, the way we do today,” said Drew Newman, emphasizing that his family’s company rolls cigars in the traditional way, “the same way we did 100 years ago. We are committed to ...
“If we don’t save the wild parts of Florida, they’re not going to be here in 10 years,” said Danna Bramlet, Director of Development for the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. Founded in 2004 by National Geographic ...
“Not everyone loves going to the dentist, so knowing that it can come to them in their own home, community or business, people really love the idea,” said Joleyn Carriveau, Dental Hygienist and owner of Home Dental to You. An innovative ...
WFLA Daytime spotlighted this year's recruitment for the Minority Business Accelerator's 2026 Cohort! Host Maggie Rodriguez interviewed Edwin Narain, Chair Elect of the Tampa Bay Chamber Board of Directors, and Michael Flores, Chair of the 2024 ...
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Big congratulations are in order for UPRISE PARTNERS after being named the second fastest growing company on the 2024 CRN® Fast Growth 150 list, published by CRN®. This Chamber Member company specializes in information technology, ...
“We’re a community service, performing arts organization, and as such, every time we present a Broadway production, we know that serves our mission in the community,” said Greg Holland, President and CEO of the Straz Center for the ...
POWER UP Magazine, distributed nationwide to military families and military support organizations, has spotlighted our Chamber's Military Bay, USA! Reporter Bob Bertsch’s interview with Vice President of Advocacy Katie Lopez on the moniker ...
A handful of maps dating back to the 1500’s will be unveiled in Florida for the first time. It’s an honor that will go to the Tampa Bay History Center! The rare maps, with international importance, once belonged to Spanish explorer ...
Here’s an update to our last spotlight with Chamber Member Highwoods Properties. Senior Vice President, Tampa Market Leader Dan Woodward, pointed up to the sky – 18 stories up at Midtown East in West Tampa! “Highwoods Properties ...
Congratulations to Chamber Member Gaston’s Culinary Services, Inc. on the recognition during the American Culinary Federation National Convention this year! Gaston Merideth, Founder & CEO, received the ACF's Cutting Edge Award, recognizing ...
Tampa Magazines' August issue spotlighted BayCare Health System President & CEO Stephanie Conners. The interview was part of the media group's Moving Tampa Bay series, interviewing leaders and organizations making a positive impact in the local ...
“As a team member who’s been here for 16 years, Grow really puts people first,” said Chantel Negron, Assistant Vice President of Community Development at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. “That’s true whether it ...
“We don’t wear name tags because we have a personal connection with each one of our clients that walks through our doors,” said Leah Pearson, VP and Professional Relationship Manager at the Bank of Central Florida. “We know ...
Congratulations to all our Chamber Member companies hosting ribbon cuttings in the second quarter of 2024! Whether they were the grand opening of businesses, the expansion to a new location, or celebrating an anniversary in the Tampa Bay region, all ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber hosted 300+ service members at Armature Works on May 16 during its 25th Annual Military Appreciation. The salute, held each May during National Military Appreciation Month, honored the region’s military community, which ...
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Military Bay, USA is home to a community of service members and veterans that has an annual economic impact of more than $3 Billion. No surprise when you consider that the southern corner of Hillsborough County has been home to MacDill Air Force ...
Congratulations to all our Tampa Bay Chamber Members celebrating with Ribbon Cuttings in the FIRST Quarter of 2024! Whether they were the grand opening of businesses, the expansion to a new location, or celebrating an anniversary in the Tampa Bay ...
The first time Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar braved a sold-out crowd of Tampa Bay @Sunset it was June. The wine was flowing. The networking was epic. And the appetizers were almost too gorgeous to eat. On February 29, Fleming's ...
The Chamber's quarterly report for October – December, 2023.
Congratulations to all our Tampa Bay Chamber Members celebrating with Ribbon Cuttings in the Fourth Quarter of 2023! Whether they were the grand opening of businesses, the expansion to a new location, or celebrating an anniversary in the Tampa Bay ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber took the opportunity of its 138th Annual Meeting to look back at the moments and members who helped create milestones for our region. During a series of interviews filmed at Vū Tampa Bay, a group of Chamber Members came ...
Tampa, FL – What does the CEO behind an autonomous personal rapid transit system at SNAAP and the Vice President of Raymond James Operations Risk & Control have in common? Both Chamber Members are super fans of the Little Saint Nick ...
For nearly 50 years, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. has been serving clients throughout the state of Florida. This Chamber member since 1979 represents a diverse range of clients from start-ups to multi-national ...
Congratulations to all our Tampa Bay Chamber Members celebrating with Ribbon Cuttings in the Third Quarter of 2023! Whether they were the grand opening of businesses, the expansion to a new location, or celebrating an anniversary in the Tampa Bay ...