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Member News 11/24
Member News State of Florida Recognizes BayCare’s Leadership in Behavioral Health Services United One Communications Now Offering Full-Service Reputation Management to Help Protect Your Online Presence Member Events November 29, 2025: 2nd ...

Celebrating the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator Class of 2025
The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly celebrated the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator’s (TBBA) Class of 2025. For the past two years, this cohort of entrepreneurs strengthened their companies and expanded their networks while contributing to the ...

Leadership Tampa Alumni Chair’s Choice Event Recap: Boldly Happening at USF
Leadership Tampa Alumni gathered for an exclusive insider look at the momentum propelling one of our region’s greatest economic drivers — the University of South Florida. Hosted by LTA Chair Grace Maseda-Sainz, this year’s ...
Tampa Bay Organizations Celebrate Win of Prestigious National Military Support Award: 2024 Abilene Trophy
TAMPA, Fla. (November 18, 2025) - The Tampa Bay Chamber, South Tampa Chamber, Tampa Bay Defense Alliance, and the MacDill Support Group are proud to announce that the Tampa Bay region has been awarded the 2024 Abilene Trophy, recognizing the ...
Member News 11/17
Member News Bradley Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for Construction Litigation in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms Member Events November 20, 2025: The Great American Teach-In November 29, 2025: 2nd Annual James A. Hammond Minority Small ...

CL ’26 Financial Services, Tech, and Banking Day
The latest session of the Tampa Bay Collegiate Leadership class was dedicated to exploring the areas of entrepreneurship, tech, insurance, and banking right here in Tampa Bay. The day kicked off with an immediate rise of energy, thanks to our day ...
LT’26 Media Day
On October 29, 2025, the Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 had the opportunity to experience a whirlwind day of immersive learning activities in the local media industry, thoughtfully curated by the Day Chairs Samantha Fiske (LT’25), Tampa Bay ...
Member News 11/10
Member News Share Your Insights: The Omnia Group’s 2026 Talent Trends Survey Now Open! Bradley Earns 35 National Rankings and 273 Metropolitan Rankings in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms Member Events November 12, 2025: MVAC Veteran's Day ...

Presenting the 2025 Winners of the Small Business of the Year Awards
The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly presents the winners of the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards. Congratulations to Harbour Business Law named Startup Business of the Year; Digital Neighbor, named Small Business of the Year 5-20 Employees Category; ...
Member News 11/3
Member News Feeding Tampa Bay Setting Up Emergency Distribution Centers November 3-8 Chamber Member Will Freeman joins Haverfordwest County AFC, a Welsh football club competing in the Cymru Premier (highest tier), as Minority Owner and Board ...
October New Members
Business Service Bridge2Cultures Construction Maddox Electric LLC Harbor Roofing Trane Technologies Education The Children's Courtyard Tampa Bay CPR Finance GEICO General Services TampaBayMold.net Earth's Best Health & ...

Tampa Bay Chamber Vice President First in Florida to Earn National Leadership Designation
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2025) - Tampa Bay Chamber Vice President Michelle Ciudad Real has become the first professional in Florida — and the 43rd in the United States — to earn the prestigious Certified Community Leadership Practitioner ...
LT'26 Arts & Culture Day
On Wednesday October 15, 2025, the Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 participated in our Arts & Culture Day. After getting our bus buddies (hi Avik!) and jumping aboard our Magic School Bus of fun, we kicked off the day with a stop at Stageworks ...
Member News 10/27
Member News Attorney Legal, P.A. Announces Opening of Additional Locations in Miami and Key West Member Events October 29, 2025: KBR Hosts Free CAM Classes at Bradenton HOA Expo October 29, 2025: Ascend Technologies Group - Discover Orbit Our ...
A Day Immersed in Tampa’s Government, Legal, and Real Estate Sectors with CLTB
On Friday, October 10, the Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 spent the day immersed in the Legal, Government, and Real Estate industries of Tampa. Our first program day set a high bar: thoughtful discussions, influential speakers, and ...
Member News 10/20
Member News Hillsborough County Public Schools Offering Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Programs at 30+ School Locations Across the County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Looking for Volunteers for Over 1,000 Children on a Waitlist for a ...
LT'26 Day of Belonging – A Reflection
The Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 gathered on October 1st for its first official program day: Day of Belonging. It was a day filled with challenge, vulnerability, and inspiration. Participants were oriented as to why this journey matters not only ...

October 2025 Circle of Influence Featuring Robyn Ostrem, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Chamber was honored to welcome Robyn Ostrem, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, as the featured speaker at our recent Circle of Influence event. Just 11 weeks into her role, Robyn shared her inspiring career ...
Tampa Bay Chamber Quarterly Report - Q3 2025
The Chamber shares a robust snapshot of its recent work and impact in the third quarter of 2025. Highlights include a legislative wrap-up event with local lawmakers, a sold-out public policy roundtable on federal and state issues, updates from committee meetings in workforce development, military engagement, and advocacy, plus news on the Chamber’s programs from the Collegiate Leadership kickoff to Business Accelerator sessions. The post also spotlights networking successes, member milestones, and the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the Tampa Bay business community.

We Are Growing: Ribbon Cuttings Q4 2025
Congratulations to our Chamber Member Companies celebrating ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and special anniversaries! Our Chamber Ambassador Committee continues to make those moments special with their engagement in these events! Here's a look at ...
Chamber Member Support for Federal Employees Amid Federal Government Shutdown
Community Resources for Those Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown As our community navigates the current federal government shutdown, many federal employees and their families are facing financial hardship. Tampa Bay Chamber members and ...
Member News 10/13
Member News Tampa Bay Businesses: Join MacDill AFB STEM Day 2025 and Inspire Future Innovators, please contact [email protected] for more information. Bay Bay's Burgers Adds Food Truck Open 7 Days a Week and Available For Community ...
#LTAFamous: Tony Thomas
“My coffee with Tony at Hotel Haya was amazing. How did we fit such a rich, meaningful conversation into just an hour? Truth is—we didn’t! After a quick lesson in civil vs. mechanical engineering, we dove into the smoking stuff. ...

Business Leaders Advocate for Tampa Bay in the Nation’s Capital
The Tampa Bay Chamber led a delegation of business and community leaders to Washington, D.C., to advocate for issues critical to our region’s workforce, military community, and long-term economic resiliency.
Member News 10/6
Member News United Way Offering Free Financial Wellness Webinar on October 8th Treasury, IRS Issue FAQs to Address the Accelerated Termination of Several Energy Provisions Under OBBB Dotti Groover-Skipper, Founder and CEO of HeartDance ...
September New Members
Business Service Catalyst Advisory & Capital Key HR McMAG LLC Calusa Marketing Circle Forward Consulting Stand Up Guys Junk Removal Kaye, Bender, Rembaum PL Wrap Mode Construction VANHALL SERVICES LLC Affordable Home Improvement and ...
Member News 9/29
Member News United Way Offering Free Financial Wellness Webinar on October 8th Genesis of Tampa Grand Opening Weekend Ribbon Cutting and 72-hour Fundraiser for Grey Bull Rescue Foundation Member Events September 24, 2025: Tampa Bay Times hosts ...

From Frontline Healthcare Worker to Holistic Communication Leader
How Vanessa Alcala and TheraVolve Wellness Co. Empower Tampa Bay Through Speech, Social-Emotional Growth, and Public Speaking A Journey Rooted in Resilience When the world shut down in 2020, Vanessa Alcala faced a crossroads of personal and ...
Minority-Owned Businesses: The Economic Engine Driving Tampa Bay's Growth
Minority-owned businesses play a vital role in the economy of Hillsborough County and the Greater Tampa Area. There are over 120,000 businesses, making up more than half of all businesses in the region. Since 2021, they've grown by 15%, showing ...