After Five

After 5 is our exclusive member cocktail reception, designed for top-tier members to connect, network, and strengthen relationships with other top tier Chamber members. Hosted by a top tier member, It’s the perfect opportunity to build meaningful new connections and exchange ideas while building your brand’s visibility. After 5 encourages direct, impactful conversations that can lead to valuable collaborations, business opportunities, and partnerships. Don’t miss out on this popular networking event!

Sponsor must be Enterprise, Investor or Partner.

• Presenting — (Based on Availability)

Circle Of Influence

Circle of Influence is an event series offered three times per year exclusively to the Tampa Bay Chamber’s top-tier members: Enterprise, Investor, and Partner levels. These events provide direct access to key regional influencers who share insights on leadership, local challenges, and strategic growth, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.

• Presenting Sponsor (Limit 1) $15,000

Coffee Connection

Hosted by Chamber Ambassadors, Coffee Connection is a lively and informative networking event that offers an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members while discovering how to take full advantage of your membership benefits. Attendees will gain insights into how they can work toward achieving their business objectives and grow their success within the Tampa Bay business community.

• Presenting — (Based on Availability)

Get Connected

Chamber members grow their contacts through a facilitated networking environment. Members are divided into small groups to speed network in 2-minute intervals. Groups change tables four times giving participants the opportunity to connect with up to 35 people in an hour's time. This event is held up to 6 times per year.

• Presenting — (Based on Availability)

Member Orientation

Member Orientation is the perfect starting point to gain a comprehensive understanding of your Chamber membership! Chamber staff will guide you through a comprehensive overview of your member benefits, events, networking committee involvement, leadership development opportunities. You'll learn how to leverage your membership for networking, professional development, and business growth. ensuring you’re well-prepared to engage and succeed. Join us to connect with fellow new members, meet key staff members and explore the ways the resources and opportunities that the Tampa Bay Chamber can support you and your business. This event is held 7 times per year at the Chamber office.

• Presenting – (Based on Availability)

Tampa Bay @ Sunset Series

Time to unplug! Tampa Bay @ Sunset events offer Chamber members a relaxed evening of networking and fun, hosted by member organizations at their places of business. Held six times per year, these events feature interactive experiences and entertainment. While the host organization takes the lead in showcasing their business, the Chamber supports with marketing, registration, and onsite staffing to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees.

• Submit interest in hosting to Caroline McCabe

Aspire Program

The mission of the Aspire Program is to elevate young professionals through education, empowerment, and engagement to prepare the next generation of Tampa Bay business leaders to create positive change for the region. As a valuable addition to the Emerging Leaders program, this leadership development series will provide a framework of professional development skills, increase opportunities for advancement and sustain a pipeline of agile local leaders.

• Four sessions – $1,000 each

Mentor-Protégé Program Kickoff

Annually, February – A pillar of Emerging Leaders, the Mentor-Protégé Program aims to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between experienced business leaders and motivated emerging professionals. Protégés will graduate from the program with an action plan to their personal and business success. The Mentor-Protégé Program is a serious commitment of time and energy by all parties.

• Presenting – $3,000

Nonprofit Fair

Annually, October – The Emerging Leaders Nonprofit Fair mirrors a career fair with the goal of connecting nonprofits with individuals searching for volunteer, board positions and fundraising opportunities. For the past seven years, the Nonprofit Volunteer Fair has increased awareness for community service and local nonprofits. The event provides the perfect platform for nonprofits to reach young professionals and other community members who want to make a difference in Tampa Bay.

• Presenting & Swag Bag – $3,000

Vision Series

Several throughout the year – Our Vision Series events were created to address long term, multidimensional issues with the potential to change the trajectory of our business community. During our Vision Series events, you will engage in dialogue with key community stakeholders, create opportunity for future generations, and be exposed to content that will create the headlines of tomorrow.

• Presenting – $2,500 each

Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay

Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay is an exciting opportunity for approximately 30 college students. Modeled after the Leadership Tampa Program for business and community leaders, the Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay Program inspires, educates, and engages a diverse group of emerging leaders as they transition from college to career. Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay is a tuition-based, academic-year-long program (October - April) that prepares a diverse group of student leaders to have a positive impact on their future communities while they learn extensively about what makes Tampa Bay a favored place to live and work. Through experiential learning, students explore careers in the nonprofit, private, public, and philanthropic sectors, while developing leadership competencies for the 21st century. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to develop their professional lives and build a future as engaged Tampa Bay citizens through interactive and collaborative activities.

• Sponsorship opportunities available upon request.

Leadership Tampa

The nation’s third oldest leadership development program fosters future leaders at the executive level. Leadership Tampa has been introducing its class members to major facets of the greater Tampa community through an intensive nine-month course. Leadership Tampa’s members participate in educational sessions, tours and candid conversations with community leaders. Topics include law enforcement, education, social services, the environment, economic development, the arts and many more.

• Sponsorship opportunities available upon request.

Leadership Tampa Alumni

Leadership Tampa Alumni extends the Leadership Tampa experience by fostering professional relationships, offering unique educational programs and promoting leadership to grow business and build community. Monthly programs include networking events, educational experiences and guest speakers. Programming includes: Conversations with Influence, quarterly Connect with Coffee, Chair’s Choice, Leadership Tampa Alumni Annual Meeting, Leadership Tampa 2.0 days, and various networking events.

• Sponsorship opportunities available upon request.

Minority Business Accelerator Program

The Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) is a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation designed to aid Black and Hispanic businesses prepare for growth. The MBA helps these businesses identify and overcome barriers, which often include limited access to capital, key decision makers, and information. By providing practical tools for change, program participants are positioned to increase capacity, create jobs and build wealth.

• Founding Sponsor — $25,000 (Unlimited; 2-year commitment)
• Community Sponsor — $15,000 (Unlimited)

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.

• Sponsorship opportunities available upon request.

Operation Partnership

Operation Partnership is a series that helps transitioning service members and military spouses develop professional connections within the Tampa Bay business community. Participants are not required to commit to all three events however they are encouraged to participate in as many as possible to maximize their networking opportunities. During the 2022 program, over 120 business leaders and service members participated.

• Presenting — $15,000 (Sold)

Military Spouse Program

The Military Spouse program provides military spouses with a unique opportunity to not only learn about the community they are stationed in but will empower them to engage with community initiatives. This event also assists military spouses with building their professional networks.

• Presenting — $5,000 (Sold)

Face the Chamber: Mayor’s Breakfast

The Tampa Mayor’s Annual Address highlights the mayor’s vision for the future, tackles key business concerns through a moderated Q&A led by a local media personality, and fosters meaningful dialogue on advancing the Tampa Bay region.

• Presenting Sponsor (Limit 1) $7,500
• Investor $2,500

Legislative Kickoff

Legislative Kickoff is a pre-session Legislative Reception featuring the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation, and the release of the Tampa Bay Chamber Legislative Agenda.

• Presenting — $7,500 (Sold)

Legislative Wrap-Up

Legislative Wrap-up is a luncheon hosted following the close of Legislative Session. Our state senators and representatives from Hillsborough County discuss the Legislative Session and the Chamber Legislative Agenda.

• Presenting — $7,500 (Pending)

Public Policy Roundtable

The Chamber welcomes Tampa Bay’s elected officials and policy experts to our annual breakfast designed to give our members a better understanding of key issues and legislation that could affect our local economy.

• Spring Event — $5,000 (Pending)
• Fall Event — $5,000 (Pending)

Catalyst Newsletter

The Chamber’s Catalyst Newsletter is designed to educate, engage, and empower readers while keeping them up to date with important news and developments related to advocacy and the business community. This digital publication is sent to over 9,000 individuals – including member companies, elected officials, media and those interested in our local business community. As the presenting sponsor of the newsletter, your banner will be hyperlinked to the URL or email address of your choice.

• Presenting — $5,000

Pearls of Wisdom Series

These semi-annual events provide an opportunity to hear from accomplished women as they share their professional journeys, success strategies, and insights. In addition to personal stories, the discussions focus on addressing key topics that resonate with the broader business community, creating a space for inspiration, learning, and meaningful dialogue.

• Presenting Sponsor (Limit 1) $10,000

Pearls of Experience Series

This semi-annual after-hours program adds an interactive twist to traditional networking events. Attendees participate in engaging hands-on activities and gain valuable insights through inspiring remarks from a distinguished female professional who has achieved remarkable success in her field.

• Presenting Sponsor (Limit 1) $6,000