This Week from Our Members
Discover member announcements, upcoming events, career opportunities, and business milestones from across the Tampa Bay Chamber community.
📰Top Stories
Building Success Productions Produces New Feeding Tampa Bay Podcast Featuring CNN's Phil Mattingly
Building Success Productions produced and filmed a powerful new episode of Feeding Tampa Bay's "Stick a Fork In It" podcast featuring CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Phil Mattingly. Recorded ahead of his four-part CNN series "Priced Out in America," the conversation spotlights Tampa as one of just four cities CNN chose to examine the nation's affordability crisis, putting a human face on the economic pressures squeezing local seniors and working families. It's a story about our neighbors, and a showcase of BSP's mission-driven production work with one of Tampa Bay's most vital organizations.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Opens New Edge of Africa Lion & Hyena Ridge
On July 25th, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, officially opened Lion & Hyena Ridge, an extraordinary new addition to the park's award-winning animal care portfolio and one of the most immersive wildlife experiences in North America. Spanning nearly 35,000 square feet, this one-of-a-kind habitat transports guests to the heart of Africa with immersive viewing areas, naturalistic landscapes and engaging educational experiences that inspire conservation and curiosity for all ages.
Applications Now Open for the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
On March 6–7, 2027, 250 artists will gather at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park to exhibit and sell their work, connect with thousands of art lovers and compete for $92,000 in awards, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best in Show Award. Apply today for the opportunity to be part of one of the nation’s premier outdoor fine art festivals.
📅Upcoming Member Events
July 2026
July 28 — University of East London and Tampa Bay Wave: Networking & Reception Night
July 30 — Tampa Tarpons: Professional Networking Night
august 2026
August 1 — Hillsborough County Public Schools: 19th Annual Back to School Fair
August 1 — Keiser University: Tampa Campus Preview + Murder Mystery Event
August 4 — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa: Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance
August 6 — Canopy Walk Villas: Canopy Walk Ribbon Cutting & Open House
August 6 — Tampa Bay History Center: Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
August 7–13 — Tampa Theatre: CatVideoFest 2026
August 8–9 — Florida State Fairgrounds: LEGO® Fan Expo
August 15–16 — Florida State Fairgrounds: FitFest
August 17–18 — Florida SBDC Network: Small Business Success Summit
August 19 — Tampa Bay Rays: 2026 Chamber & Networking Night
september 2026
September 16 — Live Tampa Bay & Tampa Bay Rays: National Recovery Month Celebration
September 17— Operation Healing Forces: Creating Bonds That Cure - An Evening of Honor and Impact
November 2026
November 6 — Hillsborough Education Foundation: CEOs in Schools Day of Service
November 7 — Pepin Academies: PixieRock® Concert at Wish Farms
💼Career Opportunities
Multiple Openings
- Busch Gardens Tampa: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- CLA: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Feeding Tampa Bay: Hiring for Multiple Positions & Interns
- Hotel Flor: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Hiring for Multiple Full-Time Roles
- Tampa Bay Times: Hiring for Multiple Positions & Interns
- The Florida Orchestra: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- The University of Tampa: Hiring for Multiple Faculty & Staff Positions
- Wingstop: Hiring for All Positions
- ZooTampa: Hiring for Multiple Positions & Fall 2026 Interns
Specialized Roles
- GEICO: Now Hiring in Tampa for Service, Sales, & Claims Roles
- Keel Farms: Line Cook
- Sunbelt Staffing: Education Account Executive
- The Patel Conservatory Theater at The Straz Center: Hiring for Multiple Positions & Independent Contractors
- Watermelon Swim: Swim Instructors, Managers, Coordinators & more
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