Tampa Bay Chamber

Join the Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay on April 24th for an in depth discussion on affordable housing in Tampa Bay. Vision Series Events were created to address long term, multidimensional issues with the potential to change the trajectory of our business community. Learn More and Register: https://lnkd.in/ep_y66CR

NEXT WEEK!?? Join us at Synapse Summit on March 25, 2025, the premier gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of Florida’s innovation ecosystem. Chamber Members! Make sure to check the latest edition of eView for a special CHAMBER MEMBER ONLY DISCOUNT CODE. Regsiter today: https://synapsefl.com/

Join Leadership Tampa Alumni as a guest to the upcoming Conversations with Influence! This year's focus is on the Tampa Bay's Evolving Food Scene: Economic Impact on Tourism. We’ll explore how the region’s culinary landscape is attracting visitors, businesses, and talent, as well as how accolades like Michelin stars are positioning Tampa as a premier travel and dining destination. The discussion will also highlight how restaurants are shaping Tampa’s identity and driving its transformation into a dynamic and sought-after city. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eqE4WHTn Thank you Tampa Bay Food Trucks for sponsoring this event!

There is just one week left to nominate a Tampa Bay area small business for the Chamber’ 45th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards! See why SBOY winner, Courtney H. Jackson, MSISA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CHFI, Founder & CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions applied for SBOY! Nominate your business or your favorite small business before next Friday! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsyjKPHf #SBOY2025

Small businesses may apply for a Tampa Bay Small Business Disaster Relief grant now through March 24. At the 2024 Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year awards ceremony, Brian Adcock of Adcock Financial Group and Brian Butler of Vistra Communications, announced the Tampa Bay Small Business Disaster Relief fund in partnership with United Way Suncoast. Businesses Eligible to Receive a Grant 1. For-profit businesses 2. Fewer than 50 employees 3. Serving the Greater Tampa Bay Region 4. Businesses that experienced damage or negative impact from the 2024 hurricanes How to Apply for a Grant: 1. Read more about the fund and access a PDF preview of the application on the United Way Suncoast website: https://lnkd.in/e4uRS9gv 2. Register your business on the EC-Impact website and complete your submission online: https://lnkd.in/duC7V6Cg 3. Submit your application directly in the grant portal here: https://lnkd.in/duC7V6Cg 4. Navigate to “Current Open Investments” or “Click for Current Open Investments” and select “2024-2025 Disaster Recovery for Small Businesses.” ??Submit your application no later than March 24, 2025 to be considered for a grant. ??If you would like to contribute to the fund, you can access the donation page here: https://lnkd.in/drzx7SSU ??Please contact [email protected] with any questions about these grants or the grant application system

New Members! Join us on May 13th for Member Orientation! This is your first step to getting the most out of your Chamber membership! Chamber staff will take you through a broad overview of the benefits of Chamber membership. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eJSgESDd

#ICYMI in eView! This week’s Member Spotlight is Roger West Creative & Code. Roger West, a full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2007, specializes in helping growth-minded businesses in technology, healthcare, restaurant, and logistics sectors through its three main pillars of branding, websites, and lead generation. The award-winning company, recognized as a 2022 Small Business of the Year by the Chamber, recently merged with Digital Brew to expand its video marketing capabilities while maintaining its commitment to building long-term partnerships and staying current with industry trends. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_-vJF9C

Join us on April 10th for Return on Relationships presented by Sandler Training Tampa Bay, Jim Marshall. In this session where you'll learn powerful strategies to transform prospect meetings into successful business relationships! Reserve your spot now as space is limited to just 50 participants who want to elevate their sales approach beyond the ordinary. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eTqnrpPj

Applications for Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 are NOW OPEN through May 6th! ?? Leadership Tampa is exclusive to the Tampa Bay Chamber and serves as an intensive executive leadership program. During the program year, the diverse group of participants will GAIN insight into the major facets of our region through educational sessions, tours and candid conversations with community leaders. Class members also benefit from a “behind-the-scenes” look at the Tampa Bay region, challenging them to GIVE back and GROW their community. ??Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g6Ebp-qi

Join us on May 15th for our 26th Annual Military Appreciation event! A grand salute to Tampa Bay’s armed forces, this event is the business community's opportunity to recognize the contributions of active-duty military personnel stationed with MacDill Air Force Base and the US Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, reception-style food & drink, and networking. There will be a brief formal program with remarks from our presenting sponsor and special guests followed by a raffle for our active-duty military attendees, with prizes generously donated by Chamber member organizations. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/e6pAhwg8 Thank you to our sponsor, USAA! #MilitaryBayUSA