Great Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Maryann Ferenc

Mise en Place

This is an exciting time to be a member of the Chamber and be involved in creating an environment for business to flourish.

Jamie Harden

Creative Sign Designs

“As the owner of a fast growing small business, the Greater Tampa of Chamber of Commerce is my advocate."

Julius Davis

VoltAir

Being actively involved with the Chamber really boosted my exposure to the community and allowed my company to grow.

Brian Adcock

Adcock Financial

Our involvement in the Chamber has helped us grow our business and provides a way to give back to the community and help guide the direction of Tampa's future.
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The 2013 Military Appreciation Banquet took place on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside. The event represented the 15th year the Chamber has recognized our local military personnel for outstanding professional service and contributions to the greater good of the Tampa Bay community.  This year's keynote speaker was Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, an army veteran who's illustrious career within the U.S. Army spans over 37 years. More than 450 attendees, including leadership from all five service branches, were in attendance.
 
Many thanks to our corporate supporters:
 

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors
Edelweiss Air
Fintech
Saint Leo University
USAA

Media Sponsor

Coin Sponsor
Celestar Corporation

Production Sponsor
Extravaganza! Productions

Congratulations to the 2013 Award Recipients:

Category Winner
Army Officer of the Year Major Rhonda L. McRae
Air Force Officer of the Year Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Patrick Walrath
Reserve Officer of the Year Major Zachary Glen Davidson
Army Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sergeant Christopher M. Bitwinski
Marine Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sergeant Damon Cecil
Navy Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Nicanor Mendoza III
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Master Sergeant Danell G. Hall
Coast Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Yeoman Third Class Amanda L. McKillip
Reserve  Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Senior Master Sergeant Tom Lehmann
Department of Defense Employee of the Year Mr. Jay Kent
University of South Florida ROTC Cadet of the Year Cadet Elizabeth S. Stevens
University of Tampa ROTC Cadet of the Year Cadet Bryana Hedgepeth
Business Partner of the Year AT&T
Military Affairs Council Bob Cutler Volunteer Award Brigadier General David M. “Tanker” Snyder (Ret)
JROTC Essay Contest Winner Thapani Sawaengrsi