The Chamber shares a robust snapshot of its recent work and impact in the first quarter of 2026. Highlights include a legislative kick-off event with local lawmakers, leadership class highlights, and women's programming. The post also spotlights networking successes, member milestones, and the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the Tampa Bay business community.
Tampa, Fla. — (April 13, 2026) — With the support of the region behind them, the Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 is ready to make its mark. On April 10, 2026, 30 exceptional students from Saint Leo University, The ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sandra L. “Sandy” Murman named 2026 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Awardee TAMPA, Fla. — (March 30, 2026) — The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly presented the 2026 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence ...
Presented by Tampa General Hospital, the 20th Annual Women of Influence Luncheon hit record-breaking attendance with more than 700 attendees! Held during National Women’s History Month, the March 27th event welcomed women of influence across ...
The Tampa Bay Business Journal recently unveiled its 2026 Power 100 list, spotlighting the leaders whose decisions and influence continue to shape the future of the Tampa Bay business community. We are proud to share that more than 60 individuals on ...
TAMPA, Fla. — (Jan. 27, 2026) — Leadership Tampa Alumni (LTA) proudly announced Yvette Segura, LT 2016 alum and 2025 Past Collegiate Chair, as the recipient of the Parke Wright III Award during the Leadership Tampa Alumni Annual ...
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 ...
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 has announced Megan Keplinger as recipient of the 2025 Deanne Dewey Roberts Emerging Leader Award. The award was presented Dec. 9 at the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Annual Meeting, co-presented by Ultimate ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, provided in partnership with the College Board. The Chamber will use the funding to advance key workforce development initiatives; support business and ...
Dr. Judy Genshaft Named 2025 H.L. Culbreath Jr. Award Winner at Tampa Bay Chamber 140th Annual Meeting, Presented by TECO TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2025) - The Tampa Bay Chamber has named University of South Florida President Emerita Dr. Judy Genshaft ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly celebrated the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator’s (TBBA) Class of 2025. For the past two years, this cohort of entrepreneurs strengthened their companies and expanded their networks while contributing to the ...
TAMPA, Fla. (November 18, 2025) - The Tampa Bay Chamber, South Tampa Chamber, Tampa Bay Defense Alliance, and the MacDill Support Group are proud to announce that the Tampa Bay region has been awarded the 2024 Abilene Trophy, recognizing the ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber proudly presents the winners of the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards. Congratulations to Harbour Business Law named Startup Business of the Year; Digital Neighbor, named Small Business of the Year 5-20 Employees Category; ...
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2025) - Tampa Bay Chamber Vice President Michelle Ciudad Real has become the first professional in Florida — and the 43rd in the United States — to earn the prestigious Certified Community Leadership Practitioner ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber was honored to welcome Robyn Ostrem, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, as the featured speaker at our recent Circle of Influence event. Just 11 weeks into her role, Robyn shared her inspiring career ...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornado The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Florida small businesses, ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber is excited to announce the distinguished Finalists for the 45th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards! These outstanding businesses and leaders have successfully advanced through our comprehensive selection process, ...
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'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 ...
Leadership Tampa Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2025 Leadership Tampa, the nation’s third-oldest program of its kind, proudly celebrated the graduation of its 54th class on May 21st at The Straz. With 51 accomplished professionals ...
The Tampa Bay Chamber is proud to unveil the distinguished Semifinalists for the 45th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, alongside our esteemed Outstanding Leader Finalists! Each of these exceptional businesses has demonstrated excellence ...
Tampa, Fla. – As graduation season unfolds and new journeys begin on college campuses everywhere, the Tampa Bay Chamber is pleased to announce the Collegiate Leadership Class of 2026. The 2026 cohort is comprised of 31 student leaders, ...
Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Chamber had the honor of kicking off the region’s commencement season by celebrating the Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2025. On April 4, 2025, 29 exceptional students from Saint Leo University, the ...
The Minority Empowerment Program (MEP) is an initiative of the Tampa Bay Chamber designed to bring Black and Hispanic owned and led businesses and nonprofits into the community conversation through Chamber membership, resulting in a more inclusive ...
Congratulations to the exceptional leaders who have been named as honorees for Tampa Bay Business Journal's BusinessWoman of the Year! These outstanding professionals exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact, with many ...
Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation Receives $1 Million Grant Through the 2024 TD Ready Challenge to Support Small Businesses The grant will support Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation's solution designed to help underserved small business owners develop, ...
Small Business of the Year Awards Committee Chair Kristin Johnson and 2024 Outstanding Business Leader Micha Seal spoke with Farron Hipp on DayTime TV Show about the SBOY nomination season and the application process.
Our Chamber Member, the Tampa Bay History Center, has been named one of the best history museums in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. And that's not all! The History Center will be the first museum in the U.S. to ...
The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s annual list of the most influential leaders in the region is out and our Chamber is delighted to announce that our Chamber Member companies are shining brightly on the 2025 TBBJ Power 100. Congratulations to ...