TAMPA, FL – Hundreds of Tampa Bay residents turned out today for Tampa Bay Chamber’s 2026 Political Hob Nob, presented by St. Joseph's Hospital of BayCare Health System. Held this year at TPepin's Hospitality Centre, the event ran from 4 ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, convened a transportation and infrastructure roundtable with Congressman Gus Bilirakis and business leaders from across the Tampa Bay region to discuss the future of federal ...
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On June 24, business leaders from across the Tampa Bay region gathered at The Tampa Club for the Tampa Bay Chamber's sold-out 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up breakfast, where members had the opportunity to hear directly from state legislators about the ...
More than 200 business and community leaders joined the Tampa Bay Chamber for a conversation on economic development, transportation, workforce growth, resiliency, and the future of Tampa. On May 29, more than 200 members of the Tampa Bay business ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber recently submitted a formal statement to the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners outlining the Chamber's position on the proposed stadium project and the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in ...
Tampa Bay Chamber leadership, staff, and volunteers pictured with members of the Florida House of Representatives (left to right): Susan Valdés (District 64), Karen Gonzalez-Pittman (District 65), Berny Jacques (District 59), Dianne Hart ...
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.
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 ...
In today’s competitive labor market, access to affordable and reliable child care isn’t just a family issue; it’s a business imperative. For employers across Tampa Bay, child care challenges are directly impacting workforce participation and economic growth. But thanks to new legislation, Florida businesses now have an opportunity to be part of the solution and receive a financial incentive for doing so.
This morning, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Board of Directors voted 8-3 to transfer the $4.8 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Ferry Boat Grant to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). This critical ...
This morning, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors voted 13-0 to accept the transfer of a $4.8 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Ferry Boat Grant from the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART). ...
Tampa Bay Chamber Chair Edwin Narain and Chair-Elect Rob Ledford recently met with members of the Florida Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C. to advocate for key federal policies impacting the Tampa Bay region’s workforce and military ...
Tampa Bay's business leaders are uniting to advocate for a transformative regional transit solution: a permanent Cross-Bay Ferry service. In a recent op-ed, Edwin Narain, Bob Rohrlack, Owen LaFave, and Chris Steinocher—representing the Tampa ...
As the Florida Legislative session approaches, business owners and community leaders are gearing up for what promises to be a dynamic and impactful few months. The 2025 session, beginning in March, will be crucial for setting the stage for economic ...
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 ...
Tampa Bay Chamber Statement on the Renewal of the Community Investment Tax (CIT) and Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) Millage Referenda Last night, Hillsborough County residents voted in support of the renewal of the Community Investment ...
A Message from Nicholas Glover, Board Member of Tampa Bay Chamber & President/CEO of The Glover Collins Company As Hillsborough County residents prepare for the upcoming election, one issue stands out as crucial and transformative: the renewal ...
A Message from Bob Hyde, Vice President of Community Impact, Suncoast Credit Union & Board Member of the Tampa Bay Chamber As Hillsborough County prepares to vote, one issue stands at the forefront of our local community’s future: the ...
A Message from Jeff Chernoff, Board Member of Tampa Bay Chamber; 2023 Chair of Leadership Tampa Alumni and President of Insurance & Trust: As Hillsborough County prepares to vote, a critical issue deserves attention: the renewal of the ...
Friday, October 25, 2024 the Tampa Bay Times published the Op-ed written by the Chamber's Vice Chair of Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay, Chris Yanes. The Associate at Baker Barrios advocated for renewal of the Community Investment Tax (CIT), providing ...
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine is the latest media outlet amplifying the voices of business leaders and the Tampa Bay Chamber advocating for the renewal of the Community Investment Tax (CIT). With the intensifying countdown to the November ...
A Message from Bob Rohrlack, DBA, CCE, President & CEO of the Tampa Bay Chamber As registered voters in Hillsborough County continue to take advantage of early voting, while others will head to the polls on November 5, 2024, one issue stands ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...