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Local Leaders Reach Across Party Lines to Support Renewal of Community Investment Tax
Less than a week before the final votes are cast in the general election, Tampa Bay leaders on both side of the political aisle are voicing their concerns over future infrastructure projects in Hillsborough County and making the case for why voters ...

In The News: Tampa Bay Business Journal Publishes Chamber Op Ed Supporting CIT Renewal
The Tampa Bay Chamber, led by Brian Adcock, Chairman of the Chamber's Board of Directors, is amplifying the voices of business leaders in favor of the Community Investment Tax (CIT) Renewal on the November 5th ballot. In this opinion piece, Adcock ...

Hurricane Recovery Information
In recent weeks, our Tampa Bay community has endured tremendous destruction from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While each storm brought unique challenges—Helene with its widespread flooding and Milton with violent winds the devastation has ...
Business Community Leaders: Joint Statement for CIT Renewal
A joint statement from the Tampa Bay Chamber, North Tampa Bay Chamber, Plant City Chamber, South Tampa Chamber, Tampa Downtown Partnership, and Westshore Alliance: As representatives of the business community, we stand united in our support for the ...

National First Responders Day Serves as Backdrop for Advocacy Efforts to Renew Community Investment Tax (CIT)
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a news conference to make a final push for the renewal of the Community Investment Tax (CIT) that voters will decide on November 5th. On this the last full week before election day, Castor gathered the news cameras to, ...
Member News 10/28
Member News AdventHealth Riverview is Now Open, Bringing High-Quality Health Care and 1,000 Jobs to South Hillsborough County Community Foundation Tampa Bay Offering Hurricane Relief and Recovery Resources Change By Challenge Offering Free ...

Call to Action: Vote Yes on CIT Renewal & School Referendum
A Message to our Chamber Members - As we close the first week of early voting in the 2024 General Election, the Tampa Bay Chamber and our Board of Directors would like to thank voters who've already exercised their right to vote. We encourage our ...

News Release: Call to Action on Community Investment Tax (CIT) Renewal
The Tampa Bay Chamber and local leaders are taking to new heights their advocacy in support of the Community Investment Tax Renewal. It's a race against the clock with early voting in full swing and election day a week from Tuesday. Working with ...

Member News: Visit Tampa Bay
An important message from VISIT TAMPA BAY - which is partnering with FEEDING TAMPA BAY and UNITED WAY SUNCOAST to engage in specific hurricane relief and recovery efforts. Proud of our Chamber Member Companies serving the region in its time of need ...
Member News 10/21
Member News FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $60 Million Available through Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Communities Woodie’s Wash Shack is partnering up with Metropolitan Ministries for Hurricane Relief Calling All ...
#LTAFamous: Kerry O’Reilly
Name: Kerry O’Reilly LT Class Year: LT ‘15 Company Name & Your Role: Tampa Bay Times, Director of Marketing Interviewed by: Laura Frost and Stacy Miller Cozy high back chairs in the lobby of the Oxford Exchange provided the ...

Call to Action: Community Investment Tax Renewal (District 4)
This November, voters will be asked to decide whether to renew the Community Investment Tax (CIT) for 15 years or allow the half-penny sales tax to expire November 30, 2026. A renewal of the Community Investment Tax benefits all residents in ...

Call to Action: Community Investment Tax Renewal (District 3)
This November, voters will be asked to decide whether to renew the Community Investment Tax (CIT) for 15 years or allow the half-penny sales tax to expire November 30, 2026. A renewal of the Community Investment Tax benefits all residents in ...

In The News: Noticias Newswire with SolMart Media
Congratulations to Chamber Member company, SolMart Media, for the great interview on Noticias Newswire! Bill Gato, CEO and Partner at Noticias Newswire, interviewed SolMart's Mercedes Soler. Is radio still relevant?
Member News 10/14
Member News FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $60 Million Available through Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Communities Woodie’s Wash Shack is partnering up with Metropolitan Ministries for Hurricane Relief Johns Hopkins ...

Call to Action: Community Investment Tax Renewal (District 2)
Part II - CIT Economic Impact in Lutz, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Mango & Seffner. This November, voters will be asked to decide whether to renew the Community Investment Tax (CIT) for 15 years or allow the half-penny sales tax to ...
September New Members
Advertising Fun 4 Tampa Kids Business Service The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training HOCS Consulting Construction Tampa Fence Education USF Health Everglades University Food and Beverage Good Food Events + Catering Health & ...
Member News 10/7
Member News FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $60 Million Available through Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene Woodie’s Wash Shack is partnering up with Metropolitan Ministries for ...

Call to Action: Community Investment Tax Renewal (District 1)
Part I - Economic impact of CIT Funding in Downtown Tampa, South Tampa, Town & Country, Egypt-Lake Leto and portions of Gibsonton. This November, voters will be asked to decide whether to renew the Community Investment Tax (CIT) for 15 years or ...

Chamber Members Offering Resources for Hurricane Relief
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Chamber Member companies have stepped up to meet the needs of hurricane victims. From construction to laundromats, member companies in a position to help are doing so. We are curating this online list for victims to ...
Tampa Bay Chamber Quarterly Report - Q3 2024
The Tampa Bay Chamber report for 2024, Quarter 3 covers July - September.

Member Spotlight: J.C. Newman Cigar Company
“Our mission is to roll cigars 100 years from now, the way we do today,” said Drew Newman, emphasizing that his family’s company rolls cigars in the traditional way, “the same way we did 100 years ago. We are committed to ...
Disaster & Recovery Tips & Resources/Insurance Information
Call your insurance agent, he or she can direct you as to who and what to call. They may not be able to advise you as to if your claim will be covered, but they can help you in getting the ball rolling. Insurance Deductibles – For Helene, your ...
Member News 9/30
Member News Saint Leo University Launches Cybersecurity Certification Program and Skills Courses South Tampa Hospital Announces Adrenal Surgery Milestone Calling All Business Leaders: Make a Lasting Impact with CEOs in Schools Member ...

Calling All Business Leaders: Make a Lasting Impact with CEOs in Schools
Calling All Business Leaders: Make a Lasting Impact with CEOs in Schools Each year, nearly 150 CEOs from the Tampa Bay area spend a full day walking in the shoes of our public school teachers and principals, gaining invaluable insight into the ...

Member Spotlight: Florida Wildlife Corridor
“If we don’t save the wild parts of Florida, they’re not going to be here in 10 years,” said Danna Bramlet, Director of Development for the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. Founded in 2004 by National Geographic ...

Chamber Urging Members to Support Property Tax Referendum for Schools
On September 26, 2024, the Tampa Bay Chamber's Board of Directors voted to take a position of support for the property tax referendum for Hillsborough County Public School System. It's a Board decision that comes after research, discussion and the ...
Member News 9/23
Member News Hillsborough County Public Schools Holding Town Hall Meetings Regarding Proposed Millage Member Events October 2, 2024: Capitol One Cafe - Coffee With a Cop October 20, 2024: Willy Chirino October 27, 2024: Tampa Bay History Center - ...

Dreams Really Do Come True!
If you would’ve told me back then that the story that originated in 1991 would continue through today and beyond, I would not have believed you. But, it’s true. My interest in television production began over 30 years ago at Highland ...