This Week from Our Members
Discover member announcements, upcoming events, career opportunities, and business milestones from across the Tampa Bay Chamber community.
📰Top Stories
ZooTampa Secures $75 Million in County Funding for Major Expansion
Hillsborough County commissioners recently approved $75 million in funding toward the zoo's $150 million capital improvement plan, paving the way for significant upgrades and new attractions over the next 15 years. Plans include enhanced animal habitats, an expanded elephant habitat, a new South America section and additional family-friendly experiences.
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New Express Bus Route Connects Downtown St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has launched its new 727 Airport Express, offering direct bus service between downtown St. Petersburg and the airport seven days a week. Operating from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., the route provides a convenient alternative for travelers, airport employees and visitors looking to cross Tampa Bay without driving or paying for airport parking.
Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Plans for New Ballpark Experience Center in Westshore
The team announced plans to open a nearly 15,000-square-foot Rays Ballpark Experience Center at Westshore City Center in early 2027, offering an interactive preview of its proposed $2.3 billion ballpark and surrounding district. The center will feature team memorabilia, interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities and digital previews of the future stadium. Fans will also have opportunities to explore seating options and learn more about the planned development ahead of the ballpark's anticipated 2029 opening.
📅Upcoming Member Events
october 2026
October 13 — The University of Tampa: Leadership Speaker Series - feat. Paul Shoukry, CEO of Raymond James Fin.
October 13 - 16 — The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training: 4-Day Intensive Entrepreneur Business Accelerator
October 14 — Tampa Bay EDC: 2026 Annual Meeting
October 15 — Excelsior University: Leadership in Action Series: “AI-Ready, Human-Centered: The Skills Every Professional Needs” with Dr. Rickard Briggs
October 15 — Pepin Academies: Community Engagement Tour
October 16 — USF vs UF Baseball Game at Steinbrenner Field
October 17 — Watermelon Swim: 2026 Annual Fall Festival
October 17 — Edward Jones Investment - Office of Natalie Freeman: Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®
October 17 — Lions World Vision Institute: Eye Ball 2026 Masquerade Ball
October 17 — Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Denim & Dolphins – A Country Night by the Bay
October 20 — Live Tampa Bay: The Cost of Doing Business: The Bottom Line on Addiction
October 20 — Nordstrom Rack at Citrus Park: Pre-Opening Shopping Party
October 21 — University of South Florida: 3-Day Corporate Entrepreneurship Program
October 21 — UTampa Women’s Soccer vs. Florida Southern
(Breast Cancer Awareness Night! Wear pink to support all those who have passed, are currently battling, or have defeated breast cancer. Read more.)
October 22 — University of South Florida: Student Government Annual Pre-Law Fair
October 22 — Tampa Convention Center: Tampa Veterans Job Fair
October 22 — Nordstrom Rack at Citrus Park: Grand Opening Celebration
October 24 — Tampa Bay History Center: 15th Annual A Night at the Museum
October 24 — Friends of the Riverwalk: Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat
October 24 - 31 — The Florida Aquarium: Guppyween
October 28 — University of South Florida: Connections & Opportunities in Health
October 28 — Sud Stop Car Wash: Customer Appreciation Day
October 30 — University of South Florida: Halloween Fest
October 30 — Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Halloween Spookquarium
October 30 — UTampa Women's Volleyball vs. PBA
(Trunk-or-Treat! Wear your favorite costume and trunk-or-treat with Tampa Athletics sports teams at 6:00 pm.)
October 1-31 — Sunshine Car Wash & Moffitt Cancer Center: Shine For a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Month Special
November 2026
November 4 — University of South Florida: FREE Virtual Workshop for LSAT Test Prep
November 6 — Hillsborough Education Foundation: CEOs in Schools Day of Service
November 6 — Lions World Vision Institute: Info Session about LWVI’s Vision Health Center
November 7 — Pepin Academies: PixieRock® Concert at Wish Farms
November 12 — The University of Tampa: C.R.E.A.T.E Business Idea Pitch Finals
November 15 — Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies: 28th Annual Eternal Light Award Dinner
November 17 — Live Tampa Bay: The Cost of Doing Business: The Bottom Line on Addiction
💼Career Opportunities
Multiple Openings
- Busch Gardens Tampa: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- CLA: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Feeding Tampa Bay: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Hotel Flor: Hiring for Multiple Full-Time Positions
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- Straz Center: Hiring for Multiple Full-Time & Part-Time Positions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Hiring for Multiple Full-Time Roles & Gameday Roles
- Tampa Bay Times: Hiring for Multiple Positions
- 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 Full-Time and Part-Time Positions & Spring 2027 Interns
Specialized Roles
- CI Group: Showroom Coordinator & Architectural Project Manager
- GEICO: Now Hiring in Tampa for Service, Sales, & Claims Roles
- Keel Farms: Line Cook
- Maximus: On-Site Customer Service Representatives
- Sunbelt Staffing: Various Account Executive Roles (Education, Healthcare, Allied)
- Watermelon Swim: Swim Instructors, Managers, Coordinators & more
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