The federal government requires flood insurance if a property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and if you have a federally backed mortgage. Many private mortgage lenders also require a property-owner to carry flood insurance. “Although ...
The Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990 created a system that allowed for pay adjustments for federal employees who reside in areas with a high cost of living. There are currently 53 General Schedule (GS) locality areas. The Tampa Bay ...
While in Washington D.C. September 12 – 14, the Chamber and a delegation of leaders from Hillsborough County were focused on advocating for issues that are important to the Tampa Bay business community. Among the key issues was Section 174 of ...
Recently, a delegation from the Chamber and several of our MOU partners went to Washington D.C. to advocate for policies important to Tampa Bay and the business community. Our advocacy efforts centered on three key areas of interest in our local ...
Chamber President & CEO Bob Rohrlack discusses the Hillsborough Transportation Sales Tax on Florida This Week.
Chamber President & CEO Bob Rohrlack was interviewed on Action News during its ongoing coverage of results from the Florida Legislative Session. Millions of dollars in revenue from the Hillsborough County Transportation Sales Tax will remain in ...
Tampa Bay Chamber’s Position on Legislative Session Decision Concerning Escrowed Funds from Defunct Hillsborough County Transportation Sales Tax
TAMPA, Fla., - Last Tuesday, the City of Tampa held the 2023 Municipal Elections for City Council. Districts 1, 2, 3, & 6 are headed to a runoff election, which will be held on April 25th. On March 28th, the Tampa Bay Chamber, in partnership ...
Robin Lockett – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 2 - Citywide
Charlie Miranda – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 6
Alan Clendenin – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 - Citywide
Mike Suarez - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 2 - Citywide
K.J. Allen - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 - Citywide
Gwendolyn Henderson - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 5
Nicole Payne - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 6
Blake Casper - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 4
Tyler Barrett - Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 6
Councilman Guido Maniscalco – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 2 – Citywide
Hoyt Prindle, III – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 6
Councilman Luis Viera – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Dr. Sonja Brookins – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 - Citywide
Chairman Joseph Citro – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 - Citywide
Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 - Citywide
Michael Derewenko – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 2 - Citywide
Rick Fifer – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 6
George Feshev – Candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 - Citywide
In alignment with the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Vision 2026 plan, local candidate interviews were conducted and filmed to inform voters on where candidates stand on issues important to the Tampa Bay business community. Each candidate who qualified ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the 1% Transportation Sales Surtax. The proposed 1% Transportation Sales Surtax Referendum would go about half towards investing in roads and safety and the other half in ...
Candidates for Florida Senate District 18: Representative Nick DiCeglie Eunic Ortiz Moderated by Rebecca Arends, Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Policy Council Topics include: Home Rule, Property Insurance, Housing, School Funding, Business ...