Catalyst Policy & Advocacy Hillsborough Day Over 100 business and community leaders gathered in Tallahassee on March 26th to meet with the Tampa Bay region Legislators at the State Capitol and advocate for legislation that impacts ...

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 ...

“Our mission is to continue to be the go-to partner for growth-minded businesses seeking to leverage digital marketing,” said Michael Westafer, founder and CEO of Roger West. As a full-service digital marketing agency, Roger West ...

“Dress for Success Tampa Bay empowers women by providing them with professional attire, career development tools and a support network to help them succeed in the workforce and in life,” said Lisette Parsons, her words heavy with an ...

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 ...

“I want to build something that can do and be many things to many people,” said Jeff Gigante, Founder of Next Level Brands Hospitality. “Create a draw, a magnetism for great leaders to come into and for them to give their input ...

The University of South Florida has been a proud member of the Tampa Bay Chamber since May 1992 - a vital part of our efforts in the arena of Workforce Development as well as other areas of programming. In 2021, Rhea Law became USF's 8th President ...

“What sets us apart with our clients is the experience that we create,” said Adam Thomas, Market leader for Tampa at Forvis Mazars U.S. The product of a 2022 merger between accounting firms Dixon Huges Goodman and BKD CPAs & ...

“We want to continue to beautify our community and give people access to art,” said Tara Knauss-Wilga, Board Member of the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. “Sharing experiences through art is really the best way for us to showcase ...

“I love understanding why businesses, and people for that matter, do what they do. What drives them? Where do their passions lie? How is that unique?” explains Chamber Member Glenn Zimmerman when asked what he loves most about his chosen ...

“Every decision requires some type of trade off, so our job is to really talk to clients and educate them about how this one decision could impact them and their financial situation 10, 15, 20 years down the road,” said Shane ...

Catalyst Policy & Advocacy 2025 Legislative Agenda The Chamber's legislative agenda was published online December 23, 2024, after approval from the full Board of Directors. The agenda covers Business & Economic Development, ...

“WEDU is a trusted source for storytelling. We take tremendous pride in exploring our community and sharing the important local stories that inspire,” said Paul Grove, President and CEO of WEDU PBS. West Central Florida’s Public ...

Advocacy is one of the most impactful ways business leaders can shape the future of their industries and communities. While the focus is often on federal policies, the decisions made at the state level often have a more direct and immediate impact ...

The Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Empowerment Program was in the spotlight on WFLA TV's Daytime! The syndicated talk-show filmed here in Tampa Bay shared the story of MEP 2024 Entrepreneur Kathy Times. The former news broadcaster turned entrepreneur ...

On January 1, 2025 the Tampa Bay Chamber will enter its 140th year of service in the region. Started in 1885, our Chamber continues to adapt, pivot, and respond to the changing needs of our business community and the community at large. Our thanks ...

In this season of giving, the Tampa Bay Chamber is proud to spotlight a member making a positive impact in the region far beyond November and December. It is the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, quietly at work connecting people in game changing ...

Tampa, Fla. – On December 12, Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay culminated their yearlong celebration marking 20 years in service to young professionals, ages 21 – 35. During its Annual Meeting, 2024 Chair Mallory Kuba and 2025 Chair ...

2025 Valspar Tournament Week March 20 – 23, 2025 - Ticket Sales Started December 2024 Tampa, FL - “We’re putting on a professional golf tournament, and we want to put on the best one that we possibly can,” said Tracy West, ...

Our thanks to the Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for the creation of their $1 million Glazer Family Small Business Fund to help businesses recovering from Hurricane Milton in October. The announcement was made at the Tampa Bay ...

Tampa, FL - The Tampa Bay Chamber is proud to announce that Chamber Member Kathy Times has been selected to produce the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2024 - 2025 Leadership Academy. The former broadcaster turned entrepreneur is ...

Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Chamber held its 139th Annual Meeting December 6, 2024, at the Tampa Convention Center, hosting its traditional "passing of the gavel" between the Chamber's Board of Directors, 2024 Chair Brian Adcock and 2025 Chair ...

Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort of the Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Business Accelerator. The eighth cohort selected in the accelerator's history was presented today during the Chamber's 139th Annual Meeting! These Black and Hispanic owned ...

Congratulations to the sixteen entrepreneurs just completing their yearlong program in the Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Empowerment Program! Sponsors make it possible to host the quarterly, specialized programming and cover nearly all the costs of ...

“Taking care of our business customers and offering the right programs to meet their needs is one of our core values,” explains Fabiano Laux, Delta Air Lines’ City Sales Manager, Tampa Bay & Central Florida Region. Sixty-five ...

November 1 Tampa, FL. - The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly presents the winners of the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards. Congratulations to The William Stanley CFO Group, named Startup Business of the Year; Gaston’s Culinary Services, named ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

“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 ...