OPPORTUNITIES...
Join the team! Through our committee and task force structure, the Chamber addresses the important issues of economic development, public policy and quality of life. These are special teams that really make a difference in our community. Please check those committees that you'd like to learn more about and we'll contact you with the information.
All Chamber committees are listed below, with brief descriptions of their mission. All employees of your company are invited to participate in Chamber committees and events. Please help us by distributing this to all appropriate employees.
For more information, contact Graziella Brongo, 813-276-9408.
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CHAMBER COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS
AMBASSADOR SUBCOMMITTEE
Abassadors serve as a public relations support for the Chamber of Commerce. They assist the Chamber's efforts to obtain, maintain and retain members through personal interaction and involvement.
Chair:
Jana Alexander
The St. Petersburg Times
BENCHMARKING VISIT SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans and executes the annual delegation visit to a city of similar size to investigate new programs and initiatives and assesses/adapts its best practices to meet our growing needs.
Chair:
John Baumann
Baumann, Raymondo & Co, PA
CREATIVE ARTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liaisons with businesses that support the arts and coordinates with key arts and culture organizations.
Chair:
Patricia Clark
The Toni Everett Co.
EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
E3 focuses on leveraging the interdependency and linkages between education, employment and economic development for both our members and the Tampa Bay community.
Chair:
Michele Pryor
The Bank of Tampa
EMERGE TAMPA BAY
Emerge Tampa Bay connects and engages emerging leaders ages 21-35 in activities that support our community and the Greater Tampa and Clearwater Regional Chambers of Commerce while making Tampa, Hillsborough County, Clearwater, Pinellas County and surrounding communities a more energetic, exciting and active place to live. The program consists of six main segments: TALK, VOICE, CONNECT, GROW, INTERACT and BUILD.
Chair:
Candace Cusseaux
Cushman & Wakefield
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
Monitors and keeps members regularly informed on pending legislation of business interests in Congress. Liaisons with local Congressional delegation.
Chair:
Patrick Baskette
Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group LLC
FISHING TOURNAMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans the Chamber's annual fishing tournament, obtains sponsorships and prizes and recruits participants.
Chair:
Roger Frakes
The Beck Group
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TASK FORCE
Promotes the Tampa area as an attractive market for high quality foreign direct investment.
Chair:
TBD
GOLF TOURNAMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans the Chamber’s annual golf tournament, obtains sponsorships and prizes and recruits participants.
Chair:
Bill Hamilton
Holland & Knight
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE
Enhances Tampa’s success as an international trade center by promoting export/import operations.
Chair:
TBD
LEADERSHIP TAMPA
Members of Leadership Tampa are local business people who hold mid to upper level management positions within their companies or organizations. They also demonstrate concern for community issues and volunteer their time to three or more service organizations. The selection process is intensive, as the class size is limited to approximately 55 members.
Chair:
Karen Arnold
Storr Office Environments of Florida, Inc.
LOCAL BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION SUBCOMMITTEE
Works with locally-based companies to provide resources in order to maintain their operation/presence at the current location or within Hillsborough County. Will conduct company visit and surveys to better understand company issues.
Chair:
Brian Keenan
Fifth Third Bank
MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Maintains positive relations with the men and women who serve at MacDill Air Force Base and the military in general.
Chair:
Fred Raymond
Suncoast Chapter Association of the U.S. Army
MINORITY BUSINESS CONSORTIUM
Develops and implements professional/business programs targeting the needs of minority and women entrepreneurs and provides an opportunity for their involvement and participation in Tampa/Hillsborough County’s economic development initiatives.
Chair:
Juan Davis
Fast Lane Clothing Company
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans and executes the nomination and selection process of the Small Business of the Year awards and obtains sponsorships for the program.
Chair:
Debbie Sheridan
Synovus Bank
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS SUBCOMMITTEE
Develops and promotes monthly roundtable and educational seminars with topics of interest to leaders of small to mid-sized companies, offering business owners both relevant information and networking opportunities.
Co-Chairs:
Ron Licata
Peak 10 Data Center Solutions
Paul Morris
Direct Link Business Group
SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans the Chamber’s annual sporting clays tournament, obtains sponsorships and prizes and recruits participants.
Chair:
Robert Fisher
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
Surveys key local constituent groups and Chamber members to identify legislative issues of high importance to the business community. Constructs the annual Legislative Agenda. Presents and advocates the agenda to state lawmakers on behalf of the Chamber. Subcommittee builds agenda from August to December and monitors the agenda from January to May.
Chair:
Ron Pierce
Tampa Bay Lightning
URBAN ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE
Works as a catalyst to assemble the talents of the real estate development community, public and private financial sources, local government and entrepreneurs to create a plan for the revitalization of economically challenged areas in Hillsborough County by working to provide a climate for economic revitalization, redevelopment and business growth.
Chair:
Chris Muir
Muir and Company, Inc.
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE SUBCOMMITTEE
Plans the Chamber's annual Women of Influence luncheon, obtains sponsorships and prizes and recruits participants.
Chair:
Kim de la Parte
de la Parte & Associates
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