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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
“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. ...
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 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 ...
As someone who has spent over two decades traveling the country supporting live events for Fortune 500 giants like Walmart, Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Ford, Meta, AT&T, and Morgan Stanley, to name a few, my life has been heavily focused on bringing ...
Member News Attorney Alena Miles of Attorney Legal, P.A. Opens Second Location—by appointment only—Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties Attorney Alena Miles is Now an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent CAA Saint Leo University ...
Member News ACC STEM Entrepreneurship Camp Masters The Art of the Pitch Saint Leo ‘Never Forgets’ as It Partners with Area Organizations to Remember 9/11 LCG Advises RC Legnini Company on Its Recent Partnership with The Byng Group, a ...
Member News The Tampa Bay History Center Names International Library and Cultural Heritage Leader Audrey Chapuis as its Next President and CEO David Feeman Named Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Board Chair Member Events September 9, 2025: Riverside ...
Name: Denise Young LT Class Year: 2003 Company Name: Young BD Group, LLC Interviewed by: Laura Frost Tell us, why LTA? LTA is as relevant today as it was in 2003. Our relationship capital is one of the most important assets gained from ...
Member News The Tampa Bay History Center Names International Library and Cultural Heritage Leader Audrey Chapuis as its Next President and CEO David Feeman Named Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Board Chair Member Events September 9, 2025: Riverside ...
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Your Chamber membership is far more than a spot in our directory; it’s your ticket to shaping our region’s future, strengthening your business goals, and expanding your network throughout Tampa Bay. Let's explore how you can make the ...
Leadership Tampa proudly recognized a special check presentation from Leadership Tampa Alumni, 2022 Past Board Chair, Andy Mayts, Jr., LT’10, Partner at Shumaker, the 2025 Parke Wright III Award recipient. In true LTA tradition, Andy chose to ...
Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 officially kicked off their journey! Class members had the chance to meet each other for the very first time, building connections that will carry them through the year ahead. Next up—the Opening Retreat, where ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber’s annual Cannon Fire & Cocktails event returned this year with an unforgettable evening of football insights, community celebration, and a look ahead to an exciting season. Presented by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the ...
Member News Saint Leo University to Host ‘In Their Honor: September 11, 2001 & Operation Enduring Freedom – Never Forget’ Events on September 8 Alena Miles, President of Attorney Legal, P.A. shares information on ...
At the Chamber’s recent Public Policy Roundtable, presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital - BayCare Health System, business leaders, housing advocates, economists, and policymakers gathered to examine how federal tariffs, rising costs, and ...
Member News Saint Leo University to Host ‘In Their Honor: September 11, 2001 & Operation Enduring Freedom – Never Forget’ Events on September 8 Are You Overpaying Property Taxes? How Florida Owners Can Dispute Member ...
Member News Saint Leo University Prepares to Welcome Students for 2025-2026 Uprise Partners Expands Leadership Team with Two New Executive Hires in Finance and Strategic Services Uprise Partners Named to the 2025 MES Midmarket 100 List by MES ...
Name: Eric Polins Company Name: HCP Associates LT Class Year: 2005 Interviewed By: Laura Frost This is a throwback from Laura. Laura attempted to connect with Eric last November but Hurricane Milton had other plans! Finally, they both had a ...