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 Emerge Tampa Bay is a leadership program of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce designed for emerging leaders ages 21 to 35. The concept for Emerge Tampa Bay stemmed from an initiative of the Chamber and the community to recruit and retain talent in the greater Tampa area. As the idea attracted more interest from the community, the Chamber began developing the elements of its new leadership program. Following approval by the Chamber Board of Directors in 2003, the Chamber launched Emerge Tampa Bay in May 2004.
2012 Mission Statement: To support, cultivate and attract emerging leaders, ages 21 to 35, by providing access to business resources, educational opportunities, and community partnerships in an effort to enhance the greater Tampa area.
2012 Vision Statement: To be the premier Young Professional program in the Country.
Emerge Tampa Bay will:
Cultivate and nurture Tampa Bay's future leaders.
Foster social community, civic intent, and active participation.
Empower emerging Tampa Bay leaders (ages 21 to 35).
Assist in the recruiting and retaining of talent in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and surrounding area.
Complement the goals of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and existing community organizations.
The program concentrates on four main segments: CONNECT, GROW, INTERACT, and VOICE.
GROW: To provide personal and professional development opportunities that enrich the lives of Emerge Tampa Bay participants and positions them as the premier emerging leaders in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.
Goals:
- Become the first resource businesses turn to when seeking emerging leaders.
- Support and encourage leadership development in various organizations.
- Provide members with ongoing opportunities for personal growth.
- Provide members with ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
- Foster entrepreneurship.
CONNECT: Connect, promote, and expose Emerge Tampa Bay participants to community service organizations and events in the community while recognizing the importance of these organizations in developing and maintaining a vibrant greater Tampa Bay area.
Goals:
- Promote community involvement through scheduling regular activities for Emerge Tampa Bay participants to take part in.
- Generate awareness of area organizations by distributing and communicating area organizational information.
- Connect Emerge Tampa Bay participants with opportunities in the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Hillsborough County, and surrounding community initiatives.
INTERACT: Create unique opportunities for Tampa Bay's young leaders to network and interact at a variety of cultural, arts, and sporting events throughout the greater Tampa Bay area.
Goals:
- Provide opportunities for Emerge Tampa Bay participants to network.
- Provide a social forum that will diversify our membership base.
- Serve as a recruitment tool for people to get involved with Emerge Tampa Bay.
VOICE: To cultivate awareness and involvement among emerging leaders on issues and policies affecting our communities in the Tampa Bay community.
Goals:
- Cultivate interest in local public affairs
- Generate government involvement
- Provide access to community leaders
Each segment regularly hosts a wide variety of events for all Emerge Tampa Bay participants. Up-to-date event listings and descriptions can be found on the Emerge Tampa Events Calendar. Participants may determine their own level of participation depending on their interests and goals.
Monthly committee meetings are open to any Emerge Tampa Bay participant. Each member of the Leadership Team has a committee.
If you are interested in membership click here. For more information on Emerge Tampa Bay, contact Ashley Ehrman, Emerge Tampa Bay Coordinator, at (813) 276-9448 or aehrman@tampachamber.com.
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