City of Tampa

Subcontractor Networking Opportunity: Connect with partner agencies, sureties, and insurance providers along with dozens of prime contractors for City of Tampa construction projects. All construction subcontractors are urged to attend. Minority, women-owned, or small businesses interested in becoming certified with the City of Tampa are also encouraged to attend. Register at?tampa.gov/Register Potential exhibitors please contact [email protected]

Small Business Saturday will be here before we know it! But there is still time for businesses to register for our #ShopSmallTampa directory. Tag your fav local business in the comments, so they don't miss out! ?? Shoppers, check back on Nov 22 to see the full list of where you can find Tampa's best gifts. ?? ?? tampa.gov/ShopSmallTampa

Meet John Mayer, Building Maintenance Supervisor IV in the Logistics & Asset Management Department. He has worked for the City of Tampa for 30 years. He loves leading his team “to believe that we will overcome any challenge presented and share in our victory.?I also love seeing my team members develop and achieve their own successes.?I always tell them to be proud of your accomplishments because in our business you can just drive around our City and see your success admiring the things you’ve accomplished.” What’s something unique about your position that others wouldn’t know??As the electrical supervisor for Facility Management, I’m involved in many unique and fun projects that provide a positive image for the City of Tampa.?I work with various City departments to develop plans and manage well thought out installations for many color changing LED lighting systems everyone enjoys including Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park, Old City Hall, the Bridges, Sulphur Springs Tower, Channelside Drive Tunnel, Harbour Island Bridge with more to come. What do you like to do in your free time??I enjoy spending time with my adult son Daniel who’s a paramedic and listening to his work adventures.?I also enjoy seeing my grandsons Jackson and Charlie developing so well knowing my daughter Yuri and her husband Sam do such a great job.?I also like the outdoors visiting parks and fishing from the Skyway pier but mostly when it’s cooler outside. What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa??My favorite restaurant in Tampa is 4 Rivers Smokehouse because they do barbeque right!?Their beef brisket, all their sides and even their deserts are all delicious.?? What reality show would you want to be on??I would like to be on Gordan Ramsay’s Uncharted as a guest to accompany him on some of his world travel adventures finding special ingredients and admiring the complexity of other cultures.?There’s so much to learn in this world and if you seek it you may be amazed at what you find. What's your favorite meal to cook??I like to cook Chicken Marsala because it’s delicious if done correctly in a rich savory marsala wine sauce and I like to use portobella mushrooms and pair it with a side like asparagus or other vegetables. What's your dream vacation??Hawaii but It’s not really a dream vacation because I been there before but I still love it!?I have friends that live there and always enticing me to go back and visit.?I love the tropical environment, the fishing, seafood and surf. #EmployeeAppreciation #TampaJobs

??JOB OF THE WEEK?? The Water Department is hiring 3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainees to operate and maintain process control equipment, perform safety inspections, and complete basic water treatment duties. Learn more & apply: tampa.gov/jobs

ICYMI: As part of our MOVES Plan (Mobility, Opportunity, Vision, Equity, Safety), we are seeking public input to transform MacDill Avenue. Share your thoughts & ideas with us on Nov 20. ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gFeBHc82

?? JOB OF THE WEEK ?? The Solid Waste Dept is hiring a Waste To Energy Plant Operator I to perform technical work monitoring, inspecting, and controlling plant equipment during assigned shifts. ?? https://bit.ly/4hEQtKL

Ever wonder exactly how our Emergency Management Team handles disasters in our city? Our Lead Emergency Planner Riley Tuff joined the Tampa Bay Developer Podcast to shed light on the challenges & strategies we employ to protect residents. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eb56KE5q

Meet Craig Hickson, a Building Maintenance Inspections Specialist in the Logistics & Asset Management Division. He has worked for the City of Tampa for over 7 years. Currently, his favorite part of the job is working with historical structures. He said, “When I was a young child growing up in the Forest Hills area, going to Tampa Theatre was a special treat.?I still remember how impressed I was with the ornate building, architecture, furnishings and fixtures.?And the ‘stars’ in the lobby and theatre ceilings? Wow. Now, I am part of a team working on some life safety improvements, so I have been all over that building – from the basement, back stage, in the projection room, and even to the attic above those “stars” in the ceilings. Plus, I am honored to be involved with the group planning the upcoming major renovation of this almost 100 year old Historical Theatre." What do you like to do in your free time? What is this “free time” of which you speak? I do stay busy, and active. For the past 17 years, I have pedaled my bicycle across Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf with a group I call friends.?Team C2C (Coast 2 Coast) does a 3-day supported bike ride each October, and a hilly Spring Ride each year, too. If you think there are no hills in Florida, I invite you to come along for a little ride in Florida’s “Central Ridge” region.?I have ridden my bike at 50-plus MPH on several occasions.?Always downhill, of course. ? What is your favorite place or restaurant in Tampa? Many of the classics (Tampa Theatre, Riverwalk, Bayshore Blvd., Carmine’s, La Teresita, Goody Goody), of course. They are “classic” for a reason; but also some of the unique, eclectic or just plain ol’ good like 4 Rivers Smokehouse (Burnt Ends, moist brisket, and sides like Texas Cornbread, collard greens, and incredible bread pudding), OIA’s (Downtown on Ashley Street), craft Butter’s Burgers (their East Polk Street burger is my favorite there – but start hungry!), Trip’s Diner on Florida Ave just south of Sligh for all-day breakfast, great omelets, salads, sandwiches and classic American diner food. What’s your favorite holiday? Easter, because it commemorates that everything Jesus said was shown to be true because of his resurrection; and Thanksgiving, because there is so much I have to be thankful for that I try to live with thankfulness and gratitude all year round. What’s something unique about your job that others wouldn’t know? During my time working for the City, I have been in/on most high rises downtown and along Bayshore, plus inside areas of landmarks which most people never see, including areas inside Tampa Theatre, Tampa International Airport, Tampa Union Station, even Courthouses and jails.?The views from Tampa’s high rises are spectacular, being able to see Sulphur Spring’s River Tower & Busch Garden’s roller coasters from Downtown. #EmployeeAppreciation #TampaJobs

Affected by the hurricane & making home repairs? ?? Join our Hurricane Recovery + Rebuilding Virtual Townhall to learn about permitting, tax assessment implications, grant programs, & more. ?? November 1 at 11am ?? tampa.gov/register to sign up & submit your questions

?? Hillsborough County businesses: The Florida SBDC at USF will be on-site at the Hillsborough Mobile Assistance Center this week to assist businesses affected by #HurricaneMilton. ?? Stop by and visit one of our Florida SBDC Network Mobile Assistance Centers (MAC) at USF CONNECT located at 3802 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 from Monday to Wednesday from 10AM - 3PM, and let our experts guide you through these critical recovery programs: - SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - SBA Physical Disaster Loan - Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program We’re here to help your business rebuild and recover. ????? Visit us in-person for one-on-one support! ?? https://lnkd.in/e4uVkQpz