Military Events

The Chamber hosts several annual military events each year to honor the local representatives of our nation’s armed forces. Read below for descriptions of the events or visit our event calendar to check for upcoming opportunities to support our local military.

2010 Military Appreciation Banquet
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored our community’s military personnel at the 2010 Military Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, February 16 at the Marriott Waterside. More than 500 attendees, including senior-level leaders of the U.S. Air Force, were in attendance.

Keynote speaker General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force, and Mayor Pam Iorio participated in the presentation of awards to 22 civilian and military recipients. The event represented the 12^th year the Chamber has recognized our local military personnel for both outstanding professional service and contributions to the greater good of the Tampa Bay community. Click here to see a list of winners.

2010 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception
Members of the Tampa Bay business community willl have an opportunity to personally thank our local service men and women at the 2010 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception. Organized by the Chamber's Military Affairs Council, the event will take place on September 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Bayshore Club on MacDill AFB.
Senior enlisted members of all five branches will mix and mingle with civilian guests from all the sponsor companies. Last year more than $22,000 in prizes were raffled off to the service men and women throughout the reception.

Many thanks to our 2010 presenting sponsor USAA. 


2010 Flag Officers’ and Key Commanders’ Reception
In October, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Council will host 2010 Flag Officers’ and Key Commanders’ Reception. At this event, the Chamber honors the senior officers of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, the 6th Air Mobility Wing, the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Communications Support Element and the U.S. Coast Guard here in Tampa Bay.

Thanks to the sponsor of this event Tampa Electric Company.

Operation Partnership
Operation Partnership is designed to strengthen the ties between Tampa’s military and civilian communities by engaging local business executives and active military members. This half-day program on base includes lunch, a facilities tour and an opportunity to learn firsthand about the ongoing activities of MacDill Air Force Base.

2010 Veterans Day Ceremony
On November 10, the Chamber will host the 2010 Veterans Day Ceremony and Concert at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square.  Stay tuned for more information on this event.