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2016 Legislative Session Begins

Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2016 By tampachamber

The 2016 Legislative Session began in Tallahassee today. Both Speaker Crisafulli and Senate President Gardiner opened session with their goals for the next 60 days. Among those goals, were pledges to pass and send to Governor Scott this week a ...

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LT 2016: Media Day

Posted Friday, December 18, 2015 By tampachamber

By Clint Shouppe, State Government Relations Manager, BayCare Health System Do I #LoveMyNewspaper? Do you? On December 2nd, 2016, those of us in the Twitterverse were asked that question. It was a social media conversation started here in Florida ...

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U.S. Rep. Castor Announces House Bipartisan Cuba Working Group

Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2015 By tampachamber

Provided by Marcia Mejia, Communications Director, Office of Congresswoman Kathy Castor WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the eve of the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s historic announcement to re-establish U.S./Cuba diplomatic relations, today ...

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LT 2016: Arts & Culture Day

Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2015 By tampachamber

By Gerri Kramer, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office Do you get so busy sometimes that you forget to play? Stephanie Agliano told our Leadership Tampa class that Arts & Culture Day was our chance to learn what makes Tampa a ...

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LT 2016: Education Day

Posted Thursday, November 19, 2015 By tampachamber

By Ocea Lattimore, Director Logistics and Asset Management, City of Tampa As Leadership Tampa ‘16 began our journey through Education Day, we were greeted by two words as we exited Poe Garage and entered the Glazer Children’s Museum. The ...

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LT 2016: Law Enforcement Day "Shock and Awe"

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2015 By tampachamber

By: Brian Winfield, CFO, Equality Florida Institute, Inc.On October 14th, 2016 the Leadership Tampa Class of 2016 was treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the law enforcement infrastructure that forms an awe-inspiring safety net protecting those ...

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LT 2016: Community Outreach Day

Posted Friday, October 9, 2015 By tampachamber

By: Andrew Warren, Attorney, United States Government“Don’t Eat Fortune’s Cookie.” That was the title of the 2012 commencement address given by Michael Lewis, author of Liar’s Poker and Moneyball, to Princeton ...

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Membership Has Its Benefits: Office Depot Chamber Perks Program

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2015 By tampachamber

Are you participating in the Office Depot affinity program? You are eligible simply by being a Chamber member. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce serves you by advocating for initiatives that will improve the Tampa Bay business climate and by ...

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Tampa Chamber Hosts Senate President Andy Gardiner

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2015 By tampachamber

Rep. Dana Young, Chamber CEO Bob Rohrlack, Chamber Chair Ron Christaldi, Chair-Elect Guy King, III, and representatives from St. Joesph's Hospital.On Tuesday, September 29, Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner traveled to Tampa to meet with ...

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Make an Impact: Diploma-See

Posted Friday, September 25, 2015 By tampachamber

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and Hillsborough County Public Schools partner with Junior Achievement every year to recruit volunteers for Diploma-See, set for Friday, October 23. Over the past 9 years 2,500 volunteers have provided valuable ...

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Parke Wright, III Spotlight: Gregory C. Yadley (LT '88)

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2015 By tampachamber

What do you see as the biggest change in Leadership Tampa since 2004?Leadership Tampa provides an unparalleled opportunity for new leaders to quickly become exposed to critical issues for Tampa's future. Over the past 10 years, with the maturity of ...

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Member Highlights: August 16 - 22, 2015

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week’s Member HighlightsMember News GrayRobinson Attorney Served as Faculty Member at Annual IADC Trial Academy TampaBay-Job-Links Helps Recent College Grads Enter the Workforce/li>Member Events August 24 - 31: Special ...

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Member Highlights: August 9 - 15, 2015

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week’s Member HighlightsMember News Copa Airlines Specials from U.S. to VenezuelaMember Events August 20: Operation Helping Hand Monthly DinnerMember Accolades Tudi Mechanical Systems Recognized as the 17th Fastest Growing ...

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Member Highlights: August 2 - 8, 2015

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week’s Member HighlightsMember News Florida Bar President-Elect Bill Schifino: The Campaign Behind the Campaign Member Job Opportunities / Now HiringNew Hires & Promotions Conversa Adds Two New Employees to Accommodate ...

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Member Highlights: July 19 - 25, 2015

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week’s Member HighlightsMember News JLL Secures Lease Renewal for Manning & Napier in Downtown St. PetersburgNew Hires & Promotions Schifino Lee Hires Media Planner/Buyer and Production Designer Tindale Oliver Design ...

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Member Highlights: July 12 - 18, 2015

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week’s Member HighlightsMember News Absolute Mobile Solutions Makes it Easier for Customers to Learn About AstraCare’s Services with Revamped Website Share Your Thoughts with HART The Iron Yard is Offering Scholarships JLL ...

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Guest Column: Congresswoman Kathy Castor

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2015 By tampachamber

The United States and Cuba will officially reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies on July 20. In doing so, we have turned the page on 50 years of acrimony between our two countries. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce has been an ...

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Parke Wright, III Spotlight: Rhea Law (LT '91)

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2015 By tampachamber

What do you see as the biggest change in Leadership Tampa since 2002?The Leadership Tampa program has not only increased in depth and quality over the years, it has become highly competitive. The knowledge and community engagement required for ...

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Member Highlights: July 5 - 11, 2015

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2015 By tampachamber

Inside this Week's Member HighlightsMember News Port Tampa Bay Applauds Cruise Partner Carnival Corporation’s New Cuba Itinerary Tampa Bay Lightning Right Wing, Martin St. Louis, Announces RetirementMember Events July 11: Sky Zone Grand ...

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