Tampa Bay Chamber

07/15/2025

Ready to accelerate your business growth? The Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Business Accelerator Program is now accepting applications!

This powerful program is designed to help Black and Hispanic-owned businesses thrive with:
✨ Expert mentorship & coaching
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Business development resources
✨ Access to capital connections

Applications open NOW through September 18th ⏰

Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! Apply today and join a community of successful entrepreneurs.

Learn more and apply!🔗 https://www.tampabaychamber.com/pages/mba/

07/15/2025

Join us for the Young Professionals Summit hosted by the Tampa Convention Center on September 25th! Connect with young professionals across the bay area!

This event is an opportunity for young business and community leaders to connect with other "up and coming" leaders in the Tampa Bay area. We look forward to bringing young professionals across Tampa Bay together to build impactful relationships and enhance the greater Tampa Bay region. We plan to host around 250 young professionals this year, while focusing on regionalism in the Tampa Bay area.

This year, the Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay and Amplify Clearwater Young Professionals program partnered to learn about the impact of regionalism efforts, and we believe that with your support, we can make a significant impact.

Register Here: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/09/25/eltb-program/2025-young-professionals-regional-summit/

We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsor, Baker Barrios Architects, Inc.!

07/14/2025

Check out this exciting news from Chamber Member, BayCare ❗

🤝BayCare and Northwestern Medicine Announce Strategic Collaboration

BayCare, one of Florida’s leading not-for-profit health systems, and Northwestern Medicine, Chicago’s premier integrated academic health system, are embarking on a strategic collaboration to expand access to advanced medical treatments, enhance clinical research, and improve training and education for current and future physicians in West Central Florida.

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Collaboration with the nationally recognized organization is key piece to accelerate BayCare’s growth as an academic health system.

07/14/2025

💵PPR: Federal Tariffs and the Business Landscape
📆August 20, 2025

Join us at this Public Policy Roundtable to explore the wide-reaching impacts of current federal tariff policies. This discussion will explore the economic impacts of tariffs and their influence on business operations and housing affordability across the region.

👥Jacob Bruynell, Director of Government Affairs, Suncoast Tampa Association of Realtors
👥Christopher Cunningham, President/Owner, Dry 24 Water Restoration LLC & True Value America
👥Jared Parker, Economic Consultant & Founder, Regional Economic Consulting Group

Register here: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/08/20/policy-advocacy/ppr-federal-tariffs-and-the-business-landscape/

Thank you to our sponsor, St. Joseph's Hospital - BayCare!

07/14/2025

Join us on August 26th for an evening reception and fireside chat with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as we celebrate the Bucs' season preview!🏈

Cannon Fire & Cocktails will take place in the beautiful event space at Armature Works and include networking, raffle giveaways, and exciting appearances from our favorite football team. It is an evening you do not want to miss. 🍸

Speakers include:
⭐ Bryan Glazer - Owner/Co-Chairman
⭐ Todd Bowles - Head Coach
⭐ Jason Licht - General Manager
⭐ Players to be announced!

🏴‍☠️Secure your spot today! https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/08/26/sport-events/cannon-fire-cocktails/

Thank you to our sponsor:
Red Zone: Phelps Dunbar LLP
Media: Tampa Bay Times

07/14/2025

🚨Legislative Wrap-Up is now SOLD OUT!

If you want to join the ticket waiting list, please email Director of Advocacy Nzinga Barnette at [email protected].

Learn more about the event: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/08/06/policy-advocacy/2025-legislative-wrap-up/

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Tampa Electric!

07/11/2025

Looking to build your career at the heart of Tampa's business community? The Tampa Bay Chamber has multiple exciting positions available now – join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our region's economic landscape!

Check out our openings: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/pages/chamber-employment/

07/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Nataliya Scarberry and the entire team at Contenu on celebrating one year as a Tampa Bay Chamber member! Thank you to Ambassador Laura Weiner-Kiser of Change by Challenge for helping to recognize this milestone!

07/11/2025

🚨LESS THAN 10 TICKETS REMAINING🚨

Join us on August 6th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Premier Choice Group for an inspiring evening celebrating resilience and the power of second chapters! Experience powerful personal stories of transformation, a unique style showcase, networking with inspiring women, plus hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Space is limited - reserve your spot today! Chamber members get a discount.

Register here: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/08/06/womens-programs/pearls-of-experience-the-stories-that-shape-us/

Thank you to our sponsor, Hancock Whitney!

07/11/2025

🚨LAST CALL! CLOSING TODAY!

The Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced a third round of grants for the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. Designed to assist small businesses in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions affected by last year’s devastating hurricane season, the program is funded by a $1 million commitment from the Glazer family and has provided grants to nearly 200 local businesses.

Applications will close on Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m.

Apply Now: https://www.buccaneers.com/glazersmallbusinessfund

07/10/2025

New Members! Join us on August 19th 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://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2025/08/19/networking-program/august-member-orientation/

07/10/2025

🚨CLOSING TOMORROW!

The Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced a third round of grants for the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. Designed to assist small businesses in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions affected by last year’s devastating hurricane season, the program is funded by a $1 million commitment from the Glazer family and has provided grants to nearly 200 local businesses.

Applications will close on Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m.

Apply Now: https://www.buccaneers.com/glazersmallbusinessfund