Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce

Life and business bring unexpected storms, and it’s how we respond that shapes our journey. With the weather systems we had announced a change in the event date for The Refinery: Prosperity and Influence (La Refiniría: Prosperidad e Influencia) so that everyone could prepare for the storm and take care of their loved ones. The event has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 7. Your tickets remain valid, and Early Bird sales are extended until Friday! Don’t miss your chance to join us in November. If you haven’t purchased your ticket, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/e6VURVWY #therefinery #tampabay #community #leadership #empowerment #bethechange #tblc #prosperity #influence #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness

Dear TBLC Family and Friends, ? We are working to identify resources to assist those in need and will post important updates as they are received on our Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce social media pages. Remember DO NOT travel today if it is not necessary to leave our roads open for first responders and repair crews. Flooding See street flooding and plan your route:?tampa.gov/FloodMap Damages Residents can self-report damages to help prioritize damage assessment operations via the Damage Self Reporting Form:?tampa.gov/SelfReport Power Outages TECO/ Tampa Electric offers customers several ways to report and monitor power outages: * Log into your online account at?TecoAccount.com?to report the outage with one click. * Visit?TampaElectric.com/Outage?to report your outage and get restoration status. * Text OUT to 27079. Text UPDATE or STATUS for updates on your reported outage. * Call 1-877-588-1010, Tampa Electric’s dedicated toll-free automated power outage phone system. Feeding Tampa Bay - Emergency Food For those in need of post-storm assistance, Feeding Tampa Bay will be distributing disaster support resources today, (9/27), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. No appointment is necessary! ? Location: Causeway Center at 3624 Causeway Blvd ? MRE's, water, and flood kits will be available via Drive-Thru ? Dine-In or To-Go Meals available at the Bistro ?? Neighbor Services help line call 1-813-710-9003. Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene Florida Commerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the?Business Damage Assessment Survey? in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses. Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting?FloridaDisaster.biz?and selecting “Hurricane Helene” from the dropdown menu. If additional assistance is needed with your business, please call the hotline at 850-815-4925 or send an email?[email protected] Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County disaster recovery specialists are available to provide confidential, no-cost consulting to help affected businesses prepare disaster loan applications and with other post-disaster challenges. Florida SBDC disaster specialists work alongside SBA business loan specialists to provide information about resources available and assist businesses in completing state and federal disaster loan applications. The Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County can be reached at?HCFL.Gov/FSBDC?or (813) 204-9267, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ? Other Quick Link Resources * Feeding Tampa Bay * Florida Commerce Disaster Planning Toolkit * Florida Disaster Fund

? Leaving Stronger Than You Started ? We had an amazing time celebrating our board member Sandra Atiles-Tyrrell, MBA and 13 other inspiring authors as they shared the untold stories of their extraordinary lives. This book beautifully captures the power of relationships, perseverance, mentorship, and passion in every journey. A shoutout to our Chamber member, CEO Book Publishing’s Liza Marie Garcia, for bringing these incredible stories to life. Congratulations to all for this remarkable achievement! ???? #PalanteVoy #UntoldStories #StrongerTogether #CEOBookPublishing #AuthorsInspire

?Cafecito con Conexiones ? Join us for an informative discussion where you’ll hear from candidates running in our local elections about their priorities and plans for our community. This is your chance to engage directly with those seeking to represent you. We will also break down the ballot amendments, explaining what’s at stake and what each vote means. Enjoy a cup of cafecito ?? and take part in shaping the future of our community! RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/eBmykZzG!

??? Exciting News from the Chamber! Join us in celebrating Sandra Atiles-Tyrrell, MBA, a proud Latina entrepreneur, author and Chamber board member & Liza Marie Garcia, owner of CEO Book Publishing and chamber member, at the Book Launch Party for Leaving Stronger Than You Started! This empowering read dives into Resilience, Leadership, and Professional Growth—a must-read for all. ??? Date: Tuesday, September 24th ? Time: 5:30 PM ?? Location: Industrious at Sparkman Wharf Let’s come together to support these authors journey and enjoy an inspiring evening! ?? RSVP now ?? https://lnkd.in/e8iQ94yC #LeavingStronger #Tampa #BookLaunch #Leadership #ChamberProud #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Hispanic Heritage month has kicked off on full effect. Today our Chamber President Danielle Hernandez had the privilege to attend and moderate an impactful conversation with the phenomenal Cristy Balderrama. Thank you to the Pasco Hernando Community College and North Tampa Bay Chamber for including us in this collaboration. #celebrandolacultura #HispanicHeritageMonth2024

“When you come from people having zero expectations of who you could be, there’s a fearlessness; you can only go up from there.” – Jessica Alba, COO of Honest Company/Actress ?Hispanic Heritage Month is here, a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and adaptability of 65 million Hispanics in the U.S. Our strength lies in our ability to adapt and thrive in the face of change. Let’s also toast to the economic power of over five million Hispanic-owned businesses that contribute more than $800 billion to the American economy annually, exemplifying the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our community forward. Let’s continue to celebrate our heritage not only this month but every day! #HispanicHeritage

??EVENT IS CANCELLED?? We have decided to cancel our Fail Forward event this Thursday as we want to take a moment to honor and pay our respects to an incredible woman that unfortunately passed away last week. Margarita Gonzalez was a pillar in the community and will be greatly missed. Our next events on September 19th (social networking event) and September 27 (evening event) are still confirmed to take place this month. Check out our social media pages for full details. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope our community understands.

Join us! The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber and the All Hart Foundation are excited to invite you to join us for The Refinery: Prosperidad e Influencia. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month alongside a powerful panel presentation covering health & wellness and financial wellbeing. Stay for the after party ???? featuring entertainment and a cash bar. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eFKeCnTZ

Happy birthday Beyoncé! ?? ?? Learn about "Building the brand of Beyoncé" from her father and former manager, Music World Entertainment CEO Mathew Knowles at our next Campus Conversation with a CEO. The event will be in the University of South Florida Muma College of Business atrium on the Tampa campus on Monday! Register at https://bit.ly/3Xcb1AP AMA University of South Florida David W. Blackwell, Ph.D. University of South Florida