Joining the Chamber opens doors to unique outreach and educational programs not available in other community organizations. You'll have access to a leadership framework that provides for personal development and community research initiatives. Our membership engagement strategy also lets you and your employees delve deeper into topics that matter to you.

Ambassador Committee

As a key role in the Chamber’s retention plan, the Ambassador Committee serves as member relations support and assists with efforts to retain members through consistent personal interaction and involvement.

 

2025 Chair

Kristin Howard - Fifth Third Bank

Staff Contact

Patie Powers – Director, Membership

Community Outreach Committee

Informs and connects the service needs of non-profit Chamber members to the members-at-large.

2025 Chair

Dave Crowthers – L2 Total Business Solutions

Staff Contact

Rosanne Versaggi – Senior Director, Membership

Military Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Chamber’s Military Advisory Committee is to support military family readiness and quality of life initiatives that ensure Tampa Bay is postured for defense growth. Through the Chamber’s Vision 2026 Plan, the Military Advisory Committee will advocate for legislative priorities that enhance quality of life for military families, connect the Tampa Bay business community with military affiliated talent to address workforce needs and diversify the Chamber’s membership by engaging military affiliated members. The Military Advisory Committee is part of the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation.

2025 Chair

Crystal Lewis – HNTB

2025 Vice-Chair Chair

Brian Mays – Patriot Mark Realty

Staff Contact

Katie Lopez, IOM – Vice President, Advocacy

Minority Empowerment Program

The Minority Empowerment Program (MEP) is an initiative of the 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 environment and approach toward business growth throughout the region. Along with the benefits of an Enterprise Chamber Membership, participants also receive quarterly specialized programming, as well as invite only special sessions and networking events with the Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator participants.

2025 Chair

Karl Davis – Karl A. Davis Coaching Services

Staff Contact

Emily Manco – Member and Program Manager 

Policy Advisory Committee

The Policy Advisory Committee surveys key local constituent groups and Chambers members to identify legislative issues of high importance to the business community and provides recommendations for the annual Legislative Agendas. Monitors and keeps members regularly informed on pending legislation of business interest at the federal, state and local levels. Liaises with elected officials representing Tampa Bay.

2025 Chair

Mattie Velasco – Open Forum Strategy

2025 Vice-Chair

Monica Maybank – The Almond Group

Staff Contact

Nzinga Barnette – Director, Advocacy

Small Business of the Year Committee

Plans and executes the nomination and selection process of the Small Business of the Year awards and obtains sponsorships for the program.

2025 Chair

Kristin Johnson – Source 1 Solutions

2025 Vice-Chair

Lindsay August – TD Bank

Staff Contact

Meaghan Gelinski, CMP - Senior Director, Events

Women of Influence Committee

Plans Women's Programming, including the annual Women of Influence Luncheon, one of the Chamber’s Signature Events, and two smaller luncheons and two evening events each year. The committee is also active in various outreach efforts, partnering with existing Chamber programs to assist with public policy initiatives, veteran employment efforts and young professional mentorship.

2025 Chair

Heather DeGrave – Walters Levine & DeGrave

2025 Vice-Chair

Stacy Miller – BayView Financial Planning

Staff Contact

Meaghan Gelinski – Senior Director, Events

Workforce Development Committee

The purpose of the Workforce Development Committee is to develop workforce talent, advocate for innovative educational initiatives and inspire meaningful academic and business partnerships. Through the Chamber’s Vision 2026 Plan, the Workforce Development Committee will advocate for legislative priorities that support workforce development opportunities and connect the Tampa Bay business community with academic and training partners to develop their workforce. The Workforce Development Committee is part of the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation.

2025 Chair

Olivier Millour – Junior Achievement

2025 Vice-Chair

Rebecca Siviglia – Moffitt Cancer Center 

Staff Contact

Nzinga Barnette – Director, Advocacy

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