STCOC Membership Luncheon with Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation
Online Registration is now closed and this event is sold out.
Walk-ins will not be accepted at the door.
The South Tampa Chamber is collecting toys (newborn - age 7), hard cover books, gift cards to Walmart, Target, Publix, Walgreens and/or CVS for the Alpha House of Tampa this holiday season!
**no stuffed animals please
*** Please pre-register as no walk-ins will be accepted. ***
Join the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for our membership luncheon. Meet our new members, network with business professionals, get an update on Chamber business and enjoy a featured guest speaker.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Brandtastic
Payscape
ShowTech Solutions
Sponsorship is a member only benefit!
To become a sponsor for a luncheon,
contact events@southtampachamber.org.
Members are invited to bring a door prize to market your business!
Guest Speaker:
Craig J. Richard, CEcD
President & CEO
Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation
Craig J. Richard, CEcD, is President and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the designated lead economic development organization for companies seeking to expand or locate in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Richard is a certified economic developer with over two decades of economic development experience in fast-growing markets such as Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. He is a collaborative leader with strengths in marketing, business development, entrepreneurial development, workforce development, global commerce, strategic planning and managing talented teams to achieve desired results. Richard?s career highlights include more than 209 successful projects representing more than 148,000 jobs and $8.3 billion in capital investment.
Prior to assuming the leadership role of the Tampa Hillsborough EDC, Richard served as President and CEO of Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta's official economic development authority. Earlier roles include serving as President and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), the regional chamber of commerce, and as Chief Economic Development Officer for the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP). He has also held leadership positions at Hawes Hill Calderon LLC, Arlington (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Regional Chamber, Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the City of Richmond, Va.
Richard currently serves on the Governance Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as the Secretary/Treasurer. He was also designated as a "Fellow Member" by IEDC in 2015 for his contributions to the Economic Development profession.
Richard is married with two children. In his spare time he enjoys golf, hunting and cycling.
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
The STCOC Membership Luncheon is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
11:30am Registration & Open Networking
12:00-12:30pm Lunch & Announcements
12:30-1:15pm Featured Speaker
Location
The Centre Club
123 S Westshore Blvd., 8th Floor
(Corner of Westshore & Kennedy Blvd.)
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage located behind the Urban Centre. Take the East elevator to the 8th floor to access the Centre Club.
Fees/Admission
*** Please pre-register as no walk-ins will be accepted. ***
-Complimentary for Corporate & Chairmans Club Level Members
-South Tampa Chamber Members @ $37.00* (before 11/10/17)
-Guests & Potential Members @ $47.00
-Sponsor a Military Member @ $37.00
-Table of 8 @ $300.00 (Includes table sign and recognition at event.)
*Members must be registered by Friday 12/10/17 to receive member pricing.
Table Top Sponsor @ SOLD OUT
Sponsorship is a member only benefit!
Includes (1) ticket to the event, display table at event, opportunity to put promotional materials at each place setting, your logo on event website, your company name on email invitation, recognition at event and on social media and "Minute at the Mic". Contact events@southtampachamber.org.
-There is a 72 business-hour cancelation policy for this event. No refunds will be given for cancelations made after Friday, 11/10/17.
-Corporate Level members who reserve a seat must cancel your reservation within 48 business hours of the event or you will be charged a no-show fee of the cost of the meal that was ordered for you.
Contact Information
Event Coordinator, South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
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