Emerging Leaders: Vision Series 2023

The last Vision Series of 2023 was held on September 21st. The Return, The Rise, The Future of Port Tampa Bay was the focus. Emerge Members learned all about the importance of the port and its economic benefits, what role it has in Tampa Bay and how it contributes to its growth, how each pillar of the port operates, and the environmental effects it has on our community. The Port has truly helped to make Tampa a central location for business and has helped to develop Tampa into the vibrant city that it is today and is to become. A few key takeaways:

• Community Partnerships are key to expand and diversify the Port
• Environmental initiatives and policies are at the forefront for sustainable growth for the maritime industry
• Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest and most diversified seaport and the largest economic engine in West Central Florida &, as such, there is a continued focus on diversifying their lines of business

A huge thank you to our speakers: Wade Elliot - Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Port Tampa Bay, Colt McCay – Supply Chain Manager at The Mosaic Company, and Kelly Penton Chacon - Senior Director, Public & Executive Communications – Carnival Cruise Line. The Vision Series was sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line and the venue sponsor was Port Tampa Bay. 

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