The Public Policy Roundtable being hosted by the Tampa Bay Chamber on October 1st is bringing together two former statesmen, well known from the state capitol to the halls of the congress. They led from opposite sides of the political aisle, one is a Democrat, the other is a Republican. They are former Congressman & 2006 Florida Governor Candidate Jim Davis and former Congressman & Author Dennis Ross. Together they’ll share a fascinating insider perspective on the world of politics and campaigns.
Through the work of committees, programs and events like our October 1 Public Policy Roundtable, our Chamber member companies gain greater access to local, state and federal decision makers, a deeper understanding of policy issues in play, and the opportunities to effect change with engagements year-round.
Here’s a look back at specific moments in time when our speakers were making headlines.
In January, Ross published his latest book, Reaching Across the Aisle: Reflections on My Experiences in Politics .
All eyes were on Davis as he campaigned for Florida Governor in the summer of 2006. His public, private and financial life was profiled in this series of special reports by the St. Petersburg Times of all four major candidates.