TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2016) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Business Rent Tax Coalition, will host a press conference on Thursday, February 4, in Tampa with local ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Moffitt part of White House’s “moonshot” to cure cancer: Executives with Moffitt Cancer Center were in Washington Thursday as President Obama ...
Tampa, Fla. – John A. Brabson, Jr. received the 2015 Parke Wright, III Award from Leadership Tampa Alumni at the group’s annual meeting on January 28. Established in 2002, the award is presented annually to a member of Leadership Tampa ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Governor approves Legislature’s priorities; would also like his approved: Gov. Rick Scott signed into law the legislature’s priorities this week: the ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Uber is rolling, or not rolling: Ridesharing legislation this week took another step to the State House floor when the House Economic Affairs Committee approved ...
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 ...
Provided by Joseph Lopano, Chief Executive Officer, Tampa International Airport The New Year is upon us, and 2016 is going to be pivotal for Tampa International Airport’s historic expansion project. There are important changes that you need to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Over 250 local professionals attended Emerge Tampa Bay’s 4th Annual Emerging with Influence event, presented by ChappellRoberts, Leadership Tampa Alumni, Northwestern Mutual and Tampa Steel Erecting Co., last night at TPepin’s ...
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 ...
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 ...
By Sebastian Matta, Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Have you ever been to a networking event and did not know how to start up a conversation? Nor did you know what to talk about after the initial introduction? Thanks to Dale Carnegie Training Tampa ...
Courtesy of Marsocci, Appleby & Company, PA You may be tempted to forget all about your taxes once you've filed your tax return, but that's not a good idea. If you start your tax planning now, you may avoid a tax surprise when you file next ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2015 Small Business of the Year Awards at a ceremony on Friday, September 18, at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. More than 600 attendees celebrated the ...
By Joseph Etter We hear the same story from contractors when they are sued, “I have indemnity, so I am protected.” Unfortunately, contractors who believe they are protected are shocked when their indemnity clauses do not hold up in ...
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 ...
By Michael Maurino, Director, Government Relations - Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceMore than 120 people filled the Tampa Bay History Center TECO Hall for the Emerge Tampa Bay “Tampa to the Core” event on Thursday, August 20. Presented ...
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 ...
Congratulations to Victoria Jorgensen on being named Ambassador of the Quarter! Victoria is an award-winning Tampa-based producer/director who has helmed the 46 year old A Media Marketing since 1987, providing video production, social media ...
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 ...
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 ...
Photo by: Senior Airman Jenay Randolph, 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs By: Sara Greco, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Col. Daniel Tulley, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander on MacDill Air Force Base, spoke at Emerge's Professional Speaker's ...
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 ...