By Kerry O’Reilly, Tampa Bay Times Marketing Director, LT ‘15The Tampa Chamber welcomes MaryBeth Williams to the team as Senior Director, Leadership Programs. This position, most recently held by Lorrie Hero, carries the responsibility ...
Guest Speakers Needed for the Summer and Fall SemestersPresenting to a classroom provides opportunities to influence the development of our local talent.Tampa’s local College and University Professors are seeking classroom Guest Speakers in ...
TAMPA, Fla. – An overwhelming 97% of respondents rate the level of traffic congestion they face in Hillsborough County as either “extremely congested” or “somewhat congested,” according to a transportation poll ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceChamber releases results from recent transportation poll: The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce commissioned a poll of most likely voters on the issue of ...
TAMPA, Fla. –The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce recently commissioned a poll of most likely voters on the issue of transportation in Hillsborough County to provide objective information to help guide the Chamber as we discuss potential ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceTransportation funding races past healthcare and education in budget: The Tampa Bay Times noted this week that state transportation funding has grown by 55% since ...
By Tim Ford, Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson LT 2016 Sports Day can probably be summed up as "how to keep fans in the stands" day. This theme permeated our conversations with Tampa Bay Rays president Brian Auld, Tampa Bay Lighting president Steve ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceTampa does well after Gov. Scott’s budget vetoes: Governor Rick Scott signed the state budget as soon as it landed on his desk this week. The Governor only ...
By Connie Gee-Abate, Strategic Initiatives, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceDid you know? The Greater Tampa Chamber’s Academic Partners have well over 300,000 students who are now preparing to become the future workforce of the Greater Tampa ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceLegislative Session comes to a close: The State Legislature passed an $82.3 billion budget today in the last day of session. It passed the House 119-1 and 40-0 in ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of CommerceScott awaits budget without priorities: The Florida Legislature continued negotiations this week on a budget that lacks two of Governor Rick Scott’s ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Beckner presents the third County transportation plan: About five weeks until a planned April 6 vote on a countywide transportation referendum, Commissioner ...
By Michael Maurino, Director of Government Relations, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce House & Senate pass budgets $1b apart: The Florida House and Senate each passed their budgets this week, but a $1 billion gap in spending is just part of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...