Tampa Bay Chamber

10/22/2026

Bright and early, and ready to connect! ☀️

We kicked off Tuesday morning with our Member Orientation, and it was wonderful to see so many new faces eager to get involved with the Tampa Bay Chamber!

From learning about membership opportunities to connecting with fellow members and our incredible Chamber Ambassadors, it was a great morning of building relationships and discovering all the ways to make the most of Chamber membership.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us and to our Ambassadors for helping welcome our newest members. We can't wait to see you get involved! 💙

Special thanks to Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay for their continuous support and engagement. 😊

📅 Missed this one? Our next Member Orientation is December 9!
https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2026/12/09/networking-program/december-member-orientation/

10/21/2026

Happy Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! 🎉

Ever wondered what a chamber of commerce actually does?

At the Tampa Bay Chamber, we're all about bringing people and businesses together to help our community thrive!

Whether it's connecting local businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, advocating for our region, developing future leaders, or creating opportunities for collaboration, our work is centered around making Tampa Bay an even better place to live, work, and do business.

And the best part? We get to do it alongside an incredible community of members, volunteers, partners, and leaders who are passionate about Tampa Bay's future. 💡

Today, we're celebrating the relationships, opportunities, and shared successes that make our Chamber community so special!

💬 Chamber members, we want to hear from you! What's one connection, experience, or opportunity you've gained through the Tampa Bay Chamber?

10/20/2026

From resilience to the World Series! ⚾️ 💙

Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Rays, on clinching the American League Championship and punching their ticket to the 2026 World Series! 🏆

Just two years ago, Hurricane Milton left Tropicana Field severely damaged, forcing the Rays to spend the 2025 season playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

Now, back at the Trop in 2026, the Rays have shown what Tampa Bay is all about: resilience, determination, and a community that rallies together.

Seeing Tropicana Field packed with passionate fans and the incredible energy throughout our region makes this moment even more special.

As the Rays prepare to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in pursuit of their first World Series title, we're proud to cheer them on and celebrate this remarkable comeback!

Let's bring it home, Rays! It's time to show the world why we're Champa Bay! 🏆🎉

Next stop: World Series

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10/19/2026

Still reminiscing about our time in Phoenix! 🌵☀️

Two weeks ago, we kicked off our 2026 Benchmarking Trip with an unforgettable opening reception at the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden!

From live mariachi music and delicious Southwest cuisine to unique interactive experiences and incredible desert views, the evening was filled with great conversations, new connections, and memorable moments.

We're excited to share some of our favorite photos from the evening and relive the experience with everyone who joined us!

💬 If you attended this year's Benchmarking Trip, what was your favorite part of the opening reception? Let us know in the comments!

10/14/2026

🌵 From Tampa Bay to Phoenix!

Last week, Tampa Bay Chamber business and community leaders traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, for our 2026 Benchmarking Visit!

Over three days, our delegation explored how another growing region is approaching opportunities and challenges in areas like workforce development, transportation, innovation, public policy, and arts and culture.

But beyond the sessions and conversations, one of the best parts of the trip was the opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow Tampa Bay leaders.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us, our Phoenix hosts who shared their insights, and to all our session sponsors for helping make this experience possible! 😊

We're excited to bring these fresh perspectives and connections back to Tampa Bay as we continue working toward a stronger region!

10/13/2026

Great relationships don't happen by accident. They're built with intention!

Last week, we welcomed Chamber members for Return on Relationships, an engaging conversation led by Clint Babcock of Sandler about making meaningful connections and approaching relationships with greater purpose.

Relationships are truly the heartbeat of the Tampa Bay Chamber. They're what bring our community together, open doors to new opportunities, and make being part of this network so special. 💙

But not every relationship looks the same, and that's what makes them valuable! Whether a connection leads to a new business opportunity, a trusted mentor, a lasting friendship, or simply a fresh perspective, being intentional about the relationships we build can make a meaningful difference in our personal and professional lives. And sometimes, the best connections enrich both!

A special thank-you to Clint Babcock of Sandler Training for sharing valuable insights, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation. We appreciate you taking the time to invest in yourselves and in one another! 😄

10/12/2026

🌀 Hurricane season isn't over yet.. Are you prepared?

As we continue through hurricane season here in Florida, it's a good time to revisit your emergency plans, check your supplies, and make sure you know where to turn for reliable information and support.

The Tampa Bay Chamber has a dedicated Disaster Preparedness Resources page on our website, bringing together helpful information for businesses, families, and our broader community.

Whether you're preparing for a potential storm or navigating the aftermath, you'll find resources covering:

⛈️ Before the Storm: Planning ahead and preparing for severe weather.
📢 During the Storm: Staying informed and accessing important updates.
🤝 Recovery & Business Support: Resources to help individuals and businesses navigate recovery, including information from the SBA, IRS, and other organizations.
🌎 Community Resources: Including Spanish-language hurricane preparedness information through our partnership with Chamber member Solmart Media Group, helping more Tampa Bay residents stay informed and prepared.

🔗 Explore and bookmark our Disaster Preparedness Resources page: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/pages/disaster-preparedness/

💙 Feel free to share this resource with a fellow business owner, colleague, friend, or neighbor who may find it helpful!

10/08/2026

🏆 Tampa Bay's biggest night for small business is almost here!

We're less than a month away from rolling out the red carpet for the 46th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, presented by TD Bank! ✨

For more than four decades, this Chamber tradition has brought our business community together to recognize the entrepreneurs and small businesses making a lasting impact across Tampa Bay.

On November 5, we'll come together for an evening filled with great food, entertainment, networking and, of course, the exciting moment when we reveal our 2026 Small Business of the Year Award winners! 🥂

And we're almost at capacity! Only a few individual tickets and corporate tables remain, so if you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your spot.

📅 Thursday, November 5 | 6:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 TPepin's Hospitality Centre

🎟️ Register today: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2026/11/05/small-business-of-the-year/46th-annual-small-business-of-the-year-awards/

10/07/2026

What better way to kick off October than Fall Fest at ZooTampa at Lowry Park ? 🎃

Leadership Tampa Alumni and their families spent the afternoon together this weekend enjoying great food and drinks, entertainment and the opening weekend of Creatures of the Night, Tampa Bay’s #1 Halloween attraction! 🐾

There were plenty of memorable moments along the way—including getting up close with Ping, a three-banded armadillo!

Thank you to our friends at ZooTampa at Lowry Park for hosting us and making the afternoon so special for our LTA alumni and their families! 💙

10/06/2026

🏆 One of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated business events of the year is less than a month away!

On November 5, we’ll roll out the red carpet for the 46th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, celebrating the incredible small businesses helping make Tampa Bay a place to grow, innovate and succeed.

The evening begins with a strolling dinner reception featuring chef-curated stations, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to connect with Tampa Bay’s business community before the spotlight turns to our 2026 finalists during the awards show. ✨

And we’re almost at capacity! Only a few individual tickets and corporate tables remain for this year’s celebration.

If you’ve been planning to join us, now is the time to reserve your seat and be part of a Chamber tradition more than four decades in the making!

Presented by TD Bank

📅 November 5 | 6:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 TPepin’s Hospitality Centre
🎟️ Register: https://www.tampabaychamber.com/events/2026/11/05/small-business-of-the-year/46th-annual-small-business-of-the-year-awards/