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 of them are joyful occasions! A big thanks to the Chamber's Ambassadors who help make these community gatherings extra special for the business owners and employees. Now in year 8 of our 10-year strategic plan, Vision 2026, the Tampa Bay Chamber proudly hosts these ribbon cuttings! To see prior ribbon cuttings or request a ribbon cutting ceremony, visit the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Membership webpage.
APRIL - JUNE RIBBON CUTTINGS: 2024 Q2
Ultimate Marine is a premier boat dealership in Central Florida offering a wide range of boats from top brands. They strive to provide exceptional customer service and expertise to help customers find their dream boat.
City Thrift recently opened their 5th Florida location here in Tampa! City Thrift stores meet the needs of thrift families by providing a huge array of unique, quality, gently used merchandise at prices far below retail.
Feeding Tampa Bay celebrated the Grand Opening of their new space, the Causeway Center, a 215,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, built to create a one-stop-shop for service access, community connection and collaboration.
Congratulations to Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters on the Ribbon Cutting celebration last week at its Downtown Tampa location! Started in Ybor City by founder Roberto Torres, the company now boasts seven Blind Tiger Cafes across Tampa and Brandon; and in the Chamber’s Minority Empowerment Program.
Life International Academy: On May 22, Life International Academy hosted its ribbon cutting, inviting the community to learn more about its mission of educating the next generation of global change-makers. Grounded in the principles of Montessori Philosophy, International Education, and sustainable living, the institution offers an innovative, life-based learning experience designed to be directly applicable to real life. Their "Path of Virtue" program focused on ethics, also nurtures students to become responsible global citizens.
TH Logistics: On May 21, TH Logistics celebrated its expansion to Plant City. Committed to driving efficiency, reliability, and excellence in logistics, they recently expanded in the east Hillsborough County area, a milestone for the company. Plant City and its surrounding area are among the fastest growing. With strategic location advantages and cutting-edge technology, their new facility is poised to redefine supply chain solutions for businesses across industries.
Craft Body Scan: On May 20, Craft Body Scan celebrated its ability to offer patients affordable preventive full body scans with a ribbon cutting to raise community awareness. Its state-of-the art CT Scanner, can detect the smallest irregularities months, or even years, before most symptoms. If you are up against silent killers such as heart disease or cancer, early detection increases your chances of survival exponentially
Toorak Capital Partners: On May 8, Toorak Capital Partners celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters! Since 2016, the company provides capital for residential real estate loans. The ribbon cutting at 1001 Water Street in Downtown Tampa included John Beacham, CEO of Toorak, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Josh Taube of Strategic Property Partners.
Family Care Center: On April 25, Family Care Center celebrated their Grand Opening of their first location in Florida. Their new Tampa office provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including counseling, medication management and more.
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David Weekley Homes: On April 24, The Peninsula at Rhodine Lake hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the occasion of David Weekley Homes' newest community in Riverview. DWH is one of the largest privately held home builders in America, spanning across 13 states and 19 cities, striving to make a positive impact in the lives of residents in these communities.
Habitat For Humanity ReStore: On April 19, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough opens a New 50,000 sq ft ReStore, selling new and used appliances, furniture, flooring and other household goods and specialty items at discounted prices
Everyday Shoppes (Saturday Shoppes): On April 19, Minority Empowerment Program participant Renee Edwards, owner of the Saturday Shoppes concept in St. Petersburg, recently opened Everyday Shoppes at Brandon Town Center Mall. This is her business' first brick and mortar store stocked with products from more than 44 entrepreneurs & small business owners and another 189+ are on a waiting list.
Cottages at Cypress Cay: On April 17, The Cottages at Cypress offer brand new rental cottages and townhomes, offering an innovative housing concept to Tampa Bay. Beautifully located on property bordered by conservation area, the Cottages at Cypress Cay provides resort style living in unique rental home options.
Hotel Flor: On the evening of April 17, this Downtown Tampa landmark hotel celebrated its Grand Opening after extensive renovations as new member of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The black-tie themed ribbon cutting marked the first time many residents have been able to enjoy the major revitalization of this 100-year-old building, formerly known as the Floridan.
Hudson Manor Assisted Living: On April 11, Hudson Manor celebrated their grand opening after extensive restoration and improvements to the 99-year-old building, formerly known as the Palmerin Hotel, which is a registered U.S. National Historic Place on Davis Island, since 1989.
Fortessa Tableware Solutions: On April 3th, the Fortessa team celebrated the Grand Opening of their Tampa showroom. Fortessa tableware is found at fine restaurants and eateries all over the Tampa Bay area. Their products are also used in over 1350 hotel locations in the US and Canada. It's also sold in 80+ online sites, 6600+ retail stores and 160 countries.