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Thursday, May 13, 2021Tampa Receives Military Spouse Impact Award for Community of the Year by Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Cha
Tampa receives the Military Spouse Impact Award for Community of the Year by Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.This award recognizes a community and its leaders for their efforts in creating a strong, inclusive community that allows military spouses to thrive both inside and outside of the gates. “Hiring Our Heroes created Military Spouse Empowerment Zones (MSEEZ) to bring together local and national employers, local Chambers, installations and other community partners to build robust
Tuesday, May 11, 2021MOSI to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
MOSI IS A 2021 BLUE STAR MUSEUMMuseum Of Science and Industry - MOSI to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer Tampa, FL – MOSI announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2021 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15, 2021, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021. Find the list of
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed Program Adds New Critical Care Helicopter
Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed Program Adds New Critical Care Helicopter The new helicopter will enhance Tampa General’s medical helicopter fleet. For video of Tampa General’s new helicopter, click this link. Tampa, FL (May 11, 2021) – Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed program has added a new critical care helicopter to its fleet. The Airbus EC145e will provide enhanced medical transport services through faster air speeds and a larger cabin to better connect the greater Tampa Bay communities with
Saturday, May 08, 2021Blue Star Families’ 2021 Annual Military Lifestyle Survey
The South Tampa Chamber is proud to support the Blue Star Families’ 2021 Annual Military Lifestyle Survey! You may be familiar with this comprehensive survey that collects feedback from active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and military families, like you. The data collected from the survey becomes a blueprint for identifying the most pressing issues that the military community faces. This feedback is then used to create solutions that will support you and provide the resources you need to
Thursday, May 06, 2021CareerSource Tampa Bay Hosts Annual General Job Fair Event (Virtual)
CareerSource Tampa Bay Hosts Annual General Job Fair Event (Virtual) ~More than 100 employers with 1,500 job opportunities expected at the event~ TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) to host the annual General Job Fair event dedicated to employing job seekers and employment opportunities in Tampa Bay. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Job seekers and employers interested in registering for this annual event can go to the CSTB Job Fair page
Friday, April 23, 2021Final Restaurant List and Celebrity Judges Announced for 15th Annual Taste of South Tampa
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 15th Annual Taste of South Tampa on Sunday, May 2, presented by Older, Lundy, Alvarez & Koch. For the fourth year, the Tampa Garden Club will be transformed into an outdoor festival offering live entertainment, delicious food samples from local restaurants, a beer garden, and the opportunity to win prizes. Final Restaurant & Participant List: Blue Ice Vodka Bulla Gastrobar Centre Club Chicken Salad Chick Ciccio Cali Cru Cellars Daily Eats & Water
Wednesday, April 21, 2021Saint Leo University Announces Fall Semester Plans
Saint Leo University Announces Fall Semester PlansOfficials Intend to Resume In-Person Classes, Activities at All LocationsST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University officials announced this week that they fully intend to resume in-person classes for the Fall 2021 Semester at University Campus in Pasco County, and at all education center locations. At this time, the university plans to discontinue hybrid and Connected Classroom learning options following the completion of summer courses. “With the increased
Monday, April 19, 2021Tampa General Hospital Announces Partnership with Sheba Medical Center to Benefit Local, State and International Communities
Tampa General Hospital Announces Partnership with Sheba Medical Center to Benefit Local, State and International Communities The partnership will focus on various areas of patient care, education, innovation and research. Tampa, FL (April 19, 2021) – Today, Tampa General Hospital and Sheba Medical Center announced a partnership grounded in a shared commitment to accelerating medical innovation and best practices. Tampa General Hospital and Sheba Medical Center, the leading medical center in the
Monday, April 19, 2021Tampa General Hospital Welcomes World-Renowned Oncologist Dr. Eduardo M. Sotomayor
Tampa General Hospital Welcomes World-Renowned Oncologist Dr. Eduardo M. Sotomayor to Lead New TGH Cancer Institute The new Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute will provide next-generation care and treatment. Tampa, FL (April 16, 2021) – Tampa General Hospital announced today Eduardo M. Sotomayor, MD, as the director of its newly established Cancer Institute to provide world-class, innovative cancer care in one of Florida’s leading academic medical centers. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in
Monday, April 05, 2021Restaurant Revitalization Fund
SAM Grant Registration Steps To apply for these COVID-19 relief grants, organizations are required to complete the Federal Government’s System for Award Management (SAM) registration. To properly prepare, submit, and receive a SAM registration can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Although these grants have not yet been launched, there are a few things business owners should be preparing for and doing now to get ready for the grant
Saturday, April 03, 2021Retaining Valuable Employees During a Pandemic
by Janette Blanco | March 26, 2021 The pandemic has created a lot of new challenges for many business owners. For some, they have been detrimental. As a whole, whether you are a business owner or not, these are stressful times for everyone. From mandates to fears of catching the virus or losing your job or business, to being over-worked or placed on furlough, this has not been an easy time for anyone. One challenge that may often get overlooked is the ability to retain valuable employees. There are
Thursday, March 25, 2021Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the following Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Floridians are encouraged
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Meet Chris Bentley, 2021 STCOC Chair of the Board
A Letter from the Chair: February 1, 2020 - I am truly honored to serve as the 2021 Chairman of the Board. I am hopeful to make great contributions this year, keeping with the history of the outstanding leadership throughout the Chamber’s existence. I will strive to emulate the integrity, vision, and leadership that has been demonstrated by our recent past Chairs, Connie Gage, Ed Siler, and the many others before them. As the Chamber prepares to celebrate its 95th Anniversary, I am inspired by our
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Meet Debbie Lundberg, 2021 STCOC Citizen of the Year
Debbie Lundberg loves Tampa Bay, and yet she is typically traveling to clients outside of the area about 60% of the time. With COVID-19, her nearly 100% in-person business was first postponed, and then canceled, so for the ten months of nearly no new business, she focused on delivering over 75 complimentary sessions to businesses and organizations about virtual communication and off-site work, offered many STCOC events, wrote the book REMOTE WORK ROCKSTAR...all while inspiring, connecting with a video
Tuesday, October 20, 2020FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZES CHAMBER OF THE YEAR
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZES THE TAMPA BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE SOUTH TAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS THE CHAMBERS OF THE YEAR FORT WALTON BEACH, FL (September 16, 2020) – The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) recognized Florida’s top chambers of commerce throughout the state for their outstanding achievement and dedication to the industry. The awards were presented at the organization’s Annual Conference, held September 15-17, 2020 at The Island Hotel
Thursday, March 26, 2020STCOC Virtual Meeting Recordings
Introducing Virtual Programming! We are excited to introduce our new virtual programming via Zoom! While we may not be able to currently meet face to face, we still want to provide valuable connection and education opportunities for our members.Visit our YouTube Channel to view recent virtual events!Visit our online calendar to see a full list of upcoming virtual events! It is recommended that you sign up and familiarize yourself with the program prior to participating. Sign up for free @ www.zoom.us