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THE INSIDE VIEW
Winter 2006
Chairman’s Message
Dear Fellow Chamber Members:
As my term as Chair of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce comes to an
end, I look back with pride at all of our accomplishments this year. I consider
this position to have been the greatest opportunity of my career. But how do I
thank everyone? How do I tell all of you how grateful I am for having had this
opportunity to lead such a dedicated, enthusiastic group of individuals? As I
pondered these thoughts, I was reminded of the fact that we can only succeed
with great people beside us - and I have been blessed with some great people! There’s No Business Like Small Business!
Regardless of the challenges that I faced, there was always someone to help me
and support me in my quest to represent the membership and community in
which we live.
The 26th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards dinner, the
So let me begin by offering my heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Committee,
Chamber’s premier event for small businesses in the Tampa Bay
Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for the opportunities we have created
together to serve our members. Your loyalty and dedication are key to providing area, was held at the Tampa Convention Center on September
the leadership and commitment that drives our organization. 29th.
I appreciate the important work that our Committee of One Hundred is doing to
grow and diversify our economy. Identifying and recruiting companies to expand Since 1981, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce has
or relocate here are the building blocks to flourishing economic development. recognized Hillsborough County’s superior small businesses
The coordination required with our local and state government agencies has
and their leaders. This year’s event presented by Gray Robinson,
left lasting imprints of progress on our community and has hopefully impacted
it for the better. P.A. and emceed by Stacie Schaible of WFLA News Channel 8,
featured an Oscar theme and was the perfect way to celebrate
I am especially proud of our entrepreneurship initiative. Our small business
the spirit of SMALLbigness - the BIG accomplishments of small
programs had an overall increase in attendance of 44% compared to 2005.
And we had a record 200 businesses who were nominated for the Small businesses.
Business of the Year Award this year. As a prior winner of the award, I know
the amount of hard work and effort it takes to achieve this honor, and so it is
Awards were presented to three outstanding businesses based
with great pleasure that I congratulate all of the winners this year and wish
you all the best. on their number of employees, along with the award for
outstanding leadership of a small business.
Of course, my message would not be complete unless I mention Diploma-see.
In a first of its kind partnership with Junior Achievement, we recruited and
trained over 300 business community role models and touched the lives of Companies are judged on growth, innovation, community
over 3000 eighth graders in eleven Hillsborough county schools to demonstrate involvement and ethical business practices.
the economic value of earning a high school diploma. This inaugural program
was a huge success and something that I hope will continue to be a successful
program for the Chamber in years to come, as well as spread to other parts of
the country.
It is impossible for me to applaud loudly enough those companies who have
sponsored chamber events and programs throughout the year. Without their
support, we wouldn’t have been able to put on such terrific events. I encourage
all member organizations to sponsor events in 2007. Sponsorship provides an
excellent opportunity to market your products and services to other Chamber
members, and they are a great target audience.
I wish my incoming chair, Fred McClure every success as he takes office. I still
remember the excitement I felt last year at this time and I know that Fred will
feel similar emotions and thoughts as I did.
Again, many thanks to all of you for your unconditional support throughout my
term as Chairman of the Board. I hope that I have served you well and made a - continued on page 2 -
positive difference in this organization. I look forward to working with many of
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you in the coming years. Together we will continue to make the Greater Tampa
Chamber of Commerce the very best it can be!
Sincerely, Our Mission: To serve our members and enhance
our community by building business success.
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The 2006 award finalists are: Our 2006 winners are:
5-20 Employees 51-250 Employees
5-20 employees
• Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay • Flooring America
• Genesis Group
Fast Lane Clothing Company
• Fast Lane Clothing Company
• Florida Auto Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. • Gulf Tile
• Magnetic • Home Discovery Real Estate Services Corporation 21-50 employees
• Mills Paskert Divers P.A. • Modular Mailing Systems, Inc. Alpha-Omega Title
21-50 Employees Outstanding Leader Finalist: 51-250 employees
• Alpha-Omega Title • Wit Ostrenko, MOSI and Kids In Charge! Genesis Group
• Bayshore Solutions • Glen Peak, PeakBiety Branding + Advertising
• The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. • Jeanne T. Tate, Jeanne T. Tate, PA Outstanding Leader
• The Omnia Group, Inc. Jeanne Tate, Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
• Vertical IT Solutions
Fast Lane Clothing Company Alpha-Omega Title Genesis Group Jeanne Tate, Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
The event also featured the Mayor’s Award attended event with over 1100 people in their hard work throughout the year.
for Community Involvement, presented by attendance this year. Our thanks to the 2006
the Honorable Mayor Pam Iorio, to recognize committee chair, David Oellerich (Mathews Special thanks to all of our sponsors (see box
the finalist who scored the highest overall Construction) and his sub-committee chairs, below) this year. We couldn’t have done it
in leadership and community contributions. Irene Hurst (University of South Florida’s without you! And finally, THANK YOU to
The inaugural winner of the award was Small Business Development Center), Bill David Hendrix (GrayRobinson, P.A.), Chair
Alpha-Omega Title. Goede (Bank of America), Jeffrey Zurek (Pilot of Small Business Enterprise, for helping to
Bank), Dale Schumacher (Tampa Bay Federal make this year the most successful year ever
The Small Business of the Year Award Credit Union), and Gil Singer (Kass, Shuler, for our Small Business of the Year Awards as
continues to be the Chamber’s best Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer, P.A.) for all well as all of our Small Business Programs.
Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsors
Student Loan Consolidation Student Health Insurance
866-LOAN-566 | 800-922-3420
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
AmSouth Bank Modular Mailing Systems, Inc.
Academic Financial Services New Millennial Homes
ARAMARK/Tampa Convention Center RBC Centura Bank
Argosy University/Tampa Reeves Import Motorcars, Inc.
Ash Engineering, Inc. Renaissance Executive Forums, Inc.
Bank of America Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
FireLine Restoration, Inc. Still Moving, Inc.
Genesis Group SunTrust Bank
LCG Capital Group, LLC Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
M.E. Wilson Co., Inc. Tampa Electric Company
Magnetic Tampa Steel Erecting Co.
Mathews Construction Yale Lift Trucks of Florida & Georgia
Silver Sponsors
Aidman, Piser & Co, PA Landmarc Realty
ALS Association Florida Chapter MSM Insurance/Financial Services
Bay Cities Bank Northwestern Mutual/
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. The Teague Financial Group
Environmental Engineering Consultants, Inc. Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
First Commercial Bank of Tampa Bay Pilot Bank
Hillsborough Community College Rivero, Gordimer & Co., PA
J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc. Vertical IT Solutions, Inc.
Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer, P.A. Wright’s Gourmet House
A special thanks to our decor sponsors:
Van Gogh Signs - Display & Graphics
Grand Events of Florida, LLC
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Lightning Lunch Offers Great
Time for Attendees
The Tampa Bay Lightning held its annual autographs and take photos with the attendees. Special thanks to The Real Yellow Pages from
Chamber luncheon on October 17, 2006 at Chamber members could also take shots on the BellSouth for sponsoring this luncheon.
the St. Pete Times Forum. Members of all area net and even take tours of the locker room.
Chambers were invited to “Kick Ice” with the
2006-2007 Lightning Team. The luncheon was This year’s event was filled with excitement
held on the ice, with classic game food like hot and enthusiasm as members showed their
dogs, popcorn, peanuts and cotton candy. The pride and support of our very own Stanley Cup
entire Lightning team (including Vinny Lecavalier Champions.
and Brad Richards) were available to sign
Members had the opportunity to take And get autographs from their favorite players! Chair Jose Valiente poses with Lightning
photos with players. player Brad Richards.
November Membership Lunch
Member Spotlight Finding Your Passion
The Chamber’s November Membership Lunch, sponsored by Saint
Leo University was held on November 29th at the new Embassy
Suites Hotel in downtown Tampa. Our guest speaker, Shelley
Florida Building Services Broader, President and CEO of Sweetbay Supermarket, gave a
very impressive presentation on her recipe for finding passion in
Florida Building Services has been a leading provider of cleaning services to everything you do.
the Tampa Bay Area since 2001, providing high quality Janitorial and Office
Cleaning Services to businesses of all sizes.
In her key leadership role, Shelley has been tasked with the creation
Presenting a clean business environment not only creates a positive first of a new supermarket chain, Sweetbay, while gracefully retiring an
impression to your clients and customers but also improves morale among your old brand, Kash n’ Karry.
employees and helps to maintain a professional atmosphere day after day.
Through her strategic direction, industry experience and ability
In today’s fast paced business environment, more and more facility managers to leverage and support the ideas and efforts of those around her,
are looking for cleaning companies that can fulfill a wide spectrum of services Shelley has utilized her “passion for food” to provide a revitalized
needed to save time and provide added convenience. At Florida Building
foundation to a once troubled Florida retailer.
Services we cater to the regular cleaning requirements on a daily or weekly
basis, including all your specialist floor care work, carpet cleaning, strip and
waxing, as well as one time “spring cleaning” or emergency cover. We can Shelley spoke about leadership and creating change, “Leaders
also provide light handyman duties such as replacement of light bulbs and should leave a mark; make sure it’s the mark you want to leave”.
changing of air vent filters. We also specialize in post construction clean up. She also spoke about diversity, not just in race and gender but
within the specific, individual skillsets of a team. Shelley believes
All of our office cleaning services are backed by stringent quality control and that building a great team requires looking at individual’s strengths
are performed in accordance with the specifications and frequencies details in and weaknesses to create a harmonious rather than a homogenous
each customer’s cleaning profile. Upon completion of office cleaning, your
team. By viewing teams as though they are a pie in the game of
premises will be secured, all lights will be turned off, windows and doors will
Trivial Pursuit, you will find that as you complete each piece of
be closed and locked, and alarms will be set.
the pie with the strengths of others, the sum of the parts is better
We approach your construction cleaning projects like we do every other than the whole.
cleaning project with you, the customer, always in mind. From construction
debris removal to fine detailing, Florida Building Services always keeps your Thank you to Shelley for sharing her presentation with us and to
property looking spotless. Saint Leo University for sponsoring our luncheon.
From office cleaning and floor waxing to carpet shampooing and all types of
professional cleaning services, Florida Building Services has the resources and
expertise to get your office cleaning done right. Let us customize a Cleaning
Service Program to suit your individual needs and budget.
Contact Sheryl at 727 367 5170 to arrange a no-pressure, free assessment.
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Emerge Tampa Morning Series Emerge Tampa Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
The Emerge Tampa Morning Series events are held the first Friday of every month at Maestro’s
at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Each event includes a plated breakfast, opportunities
for networking, and a speaker dedicated to discuss their lessons in leadership.
The Honorable Mark Ober, State Attorney, Florida 13th Judicial Circuit was the keynote
speaker for the October 6th event. Mr. Ober spoke on the role of the state attorney in our
community and how his office supports volunteer and community efforts. Emerge Tampa Cory Lilburn (Alltrust Insurace), Rebecca Goss-Tieder (Lets Talk
participants enjoyed learning first-hand about the 250 jury trials and 40 first degree murder Solution, Inc.), Entela Balliu (Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce),
cases Mr. Ober has tried. and Congressman Adam Putnam.
On November 3rd, Governor Bob Martinez, Managing Director, Carlton Fields Government
Consulting, spoke on how young professionals can make a difference in the community. On October 11th, Emerge Tampa held the Meet the Candidates Forum at the
Governor Martinez encouraged participants to become more involved by volunteering to Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The Forum provided participants
serve on various boards, which not only provide valuable networking skills but also great a unique opportunity to network with political candidates before the
opportunities to help the community. election on November 7th.
The following were a few of the questions asked of Governor Martinez: “Emerge Tampa’s Meet the Candidates Forum allowed Tampa’s young
leaders to become familiar with the candidates’ platforms while having
What was the best leadership decision ever made? their questions answered before the election,” said Corey Wilburn, Alltrust
As Governor of Florida, I had Preservation 2000 enacted into law and implemented the Insurance.
Growth Management Act. This law provides for the purchase of environmentally sensitive
land. And as Mayor of Tampa, having the Performing Arts Center and Tampa’s Lowry Park
Zoo built.
There were 40 plus candidates, including Kim Berfield, Charlie Justice
and Adam Putnam, and more than 50 Emerge Tampa participants in
What was a turning point in your career? attendance. The participants were able to ask the candidates questions
Being employed as Executive Director of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers while participating in “speed networking”, moving between tables every
Association. four minutes.
What advice do you have for our Emerge Tampa participants? For more information on Emerge Tampa, visit www.emergetampa.com
Like astronaut Neil Armstrong said while on the moon “One small step for man, one giant or contact Camille Cacioppo, Emerge Tampa Coordinator, at
leap for mankind.” If all the Emerge Tampa participants take a small step in leadership, there ccacioppo@tampachamber.com.
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5th Annual Chamber Fishing Tournament a Success!
On October 20th, over 100 anglers took to the Anglers set out early in the morning on Friday to Special thanks to John Griffith, Catch 47, for
pristine waters of Tampa Bay for the Chamber’s begin fishing, and returned to the Tampa Harbour serving as Tournament Captain and to Casey
5th Annual Fishing Classic. The festivities began Yacht Club to enter their largest Redfish, Jack, Ellison, The Beck Group and Joe Taggart, Colonial
with a Captain’s Reception the evening before at Snook and Trout for first, second and third place Bank for serving as tournament co-Chairs. Thanks
The University Club, where attendees enjoyed prizes. An overall winner was also awarded for also to the entire committee for a job well done!
live entertainment and fabulous hors d’oeuvres total number of inches of one eligible fish from
while learning the rules of the all release each species. Awards were presented at the post For more photos of the event and to view
tournament. There were also some great silent party reception sponsored by Rattlefish Bar & a video of the awards ceremony, visit
auction items donated by Chamber members. Grill that same afternoon. www.tampafishingtournament.com
A special thanks to all of our sponsors!
A special thanks to our print and media sponsors!
We would like to recognize our
Congratulations to this years Fishing
Partner Level Members
Tournament Winners!
Bank of America
Redfish
Bright House Networks, LLC
1st Place: 34.5” – Paul Mahoney
Broad and Cassel Attorneys at Law
2nd Place: 33” – Dylan Fager
Carlton Fields, P.A.
3rd Place: 31.5” – John Holmes
Citigroup
Ferman Motor Car
Snook
Intelident Solutions
1st Place: 41.5” – Freddie Fernandez
Live Nation
2nd Place: 36” – Kevin Platt
Martin Litho, Inc.
3rd Place: 32.5” – Sam Ellison
Mosaic
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Trout
Priority Developers, Inc.
1st Place: 21” - Brett Morris
Rooms To Go Furniture
2nd Place: 20” – Chris Wiggins
St. Joseph’s Hospital
3rd Place: 18.6” - Burk Clark
St. Petersburg Times
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated
Jack
Tampa General Hospital
1st Place: 29” – Mike Manning
TECO Energy, Inc.
2nd Place: 26” – Kyle Mixon
The Bank of Tampa
3rd Place: 25.5” – Mike McDonell
The Beck Group
The Tampa Tribune
And our overall winner – with a 31” Snook, 21” Trout, 24.5”
Time Customer Service, Inc.
Jack and a 30” Redfish for a total of 106.5” was Brett Norris. He
Verizon Communications
took home the grand prize of $2500. Congratulations!
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Benchmarking in Boston
Thank you to our 2006
Benchmarking Visit Sponsors:
Breakfast Series
R. R. Simmons Construction Corp.
The Bank of Tampa
ValienteHernandez PA
Luncheon Series
The University of Tampa
Innovation, creativity, hard work and camaraderie were all key themes for the Chamber’s Sixth Annual
Benchmarking Visit to Boston, MA in October. A 24 member delegation heard best practices from a city
that’s “been there and done it right.”
WOW Event!
By all accounts, if Chamber Chair Jose Valiente had take-aways from this year’s visit, the first would be
to learn about the opportunity for the School District of Hillsborough County to win the Broad Prize The Beck Group
for Urban Education, the largest education prize in the country. Awarded this year to Boston Public
Schools, this coveted award honors large urban school districts that demonstrate the greatest overall
performance and improvement in student achievement, while reducing achievement gaps for poor and
minority students. Reception
The second take-away would be the successful integration of bioscience and engineering in area
schools—again, another successful model established throughout the Boston School District in 2001.
DLA Piper, LLP
Chair Valiente learned that the successful integration was driven by three key things: (1) an advocacy
support group; (2) a strong curriculum development; and (3) an enhanced professional development
program for instructional personnel.
Leadership Tampa Hits the Ground Running
The 2007 Leadership Tampa class is underway In October, class members participated in Social Community College followed by a distinguished
and continues to gain momentum. After being Services/Cultural Affairs day. To give the participants a panel of higher education leadership including
introduced during a reception at the Tampa Marriott hands-on look into the local social service community, provosts from local colleges and presidents Dr. Arthur
Waterside Hotel, the 58 class members have been class members visited four agencies while divided in Kirk (Saint Leo University) and Dr. Judy Genshaft
going strong. small groups. The second half of the day was dedicated (University of South Florida).
to cultural affairs. Guest Speaker Paul Wilborn, Creative
This year’s Opening Retreat was held at The Colony Industries Manager for the City of Tampa, offered a look Class members still have the 2007 programs ahead
Beach and Tennis Resort in Longboat Key. Class into the future of cultural arts in our community. The of them. Topics such as Media, Government, the
members participated in team building on the beach program concluded with a behind the scenes tour of Military, Health Sciences, Sports, Transportation and
and started forming the bonds that will carry them the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Tourism are yet to be covered, plus an overnight trip
through the year. They heard from accomplished to Tallahassee!
speakers including: Rhea Law, LT’91 (Fowler White Redevelopment Day was next, with a focus on both
Boggs Banker PA), John Ramil (TECO Energy, Inc.), residential and commercial projects. The program We would like to extend a special thank you to
Kim Scheeler (Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce) started at one of Channelside’s first redevelopment program day sponsors:
and Jose Valiente, LT’98 (ValienteHernandez PA) efforts, The Florida Aquarium. Lunch speaker, A.D. • Fowler White Boggs Banker PA
about what it means to be a leader and how their “Sandy” MacKinnon (Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and (Kick-Off Reception)
LT experience will give them a deeper sense of Georgia), spoke about the insurance crisis and how • Wright’s Gourmet House
community. it affects redevelopment efforts both directly and (Kick-Off Reception)
indirectly. The next stop was the Tampa Housing • Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
The first half of the year started with a closer look Authority’s Hope VI project where class members heard (Law Enforcement Day)
at local law enforcement. Class members toured about the transformation of East Tampa into a vibrant • The Beck Group
the jails and heard from a distinguished panel of and active community. (Redevelopment Day)
leadership in our judicial system including Tampa
Police Chief Steve Hogue and Hillsborough County The final program day of 2006 focused on education. For more information on the Leadership Tampa
Sheriff David Gee. Superintendent MaryEllen Elia, LT’05 (Hillsborough program, sponsoring one of the 2007 program days or
County Public Schools) welcomed the class and to apply for LT’08, contact Kelsey Bokor, Leadership
discussed the current status of our school system. Class Tampa program manager at (813) 276-9445 or email
6 members enjoyed a hands-on activity at Hillsborough your request to kbokor@tampachamber.com.
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Ribbon Cuttings - Winter 2006
Quadrant Software, an international software company specializing in
Ju a n a n d L o r i Davis of Fast Lane Clothing, with the help of
Paperless Process Management solutions, recently moved into a 10,000
square foot, $2 million facility in Telecom Park, which will serve as
M ayo r Pa m I orio, break ground on the future site of their
a permanent home for their World Headquarters. To mark this event,
the company celebrated their Grand Opening on November 15th, and E a s t Ta m p a o ffice located at 5112 N. 22nd Street.
invited numerous local leaders.
YouthALIVE! participants, a Teen Leadership program at Kid Volunteers of America unveiled their Education and Employment
City, showcase the newest addition to The Children’s Museum of Center, the newest addition to their Ybor City office building
Tampa. The Cob House was a product of the children’s hard work located at 1205 E. 8th Avenue. The center was made possible
and dedication all summer. through the contributions of Regions Bank.
Ribbon cuttings are a great opportunity to
introduce your business to the membership
community. The Chamber will assist with
the ribbon cutting ceremony by providing
ceremonial scissors, red ribbon and taking
a photograph to be published in The Inside
View. Ribbon Cuttings are not just for new
businesses. They are the perfect way to
announce a new location, renovation or
expansion to the community. With just a bit
of planning and the Chamber at your side,
you can successfully pull off this celebratory
Jo n Yo b P r e s i d e n t o f C r e a t ive Recycling, unveiled a event. For more information please contact
n e w a u t o m a t e d r e cy c l i n g s y s t em for electronic goods. Graziella Brongo at (813) 276 - 9408 or
Th e s y s t e m i s t h e o n l y o f i t s k ind in the Southeastern gbrongo@tampachamber.com.
United States.
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Welcome New Members!
Winter 2006
Able Body Labor Ciscon LLC Florida Auto Group of Tampa Bay Lions Eye Institute for Transplant
Personnel-Placement Services Automobile Leasing/Renting Automobile Dealers & Research Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Christina Messmer Mrs. Lisa Cisler Mr. Frank Cannella Organizations-Nonprofit
7029 W. Hillsborough Avenue 5002 W. Cypress Street 6706 N. Florida Avenue Ms. Terri Elise Goldstein, CFRE
Tampa, FL 33634 Tampa, FL 33607 Tampa, FL 33604 1410 North 21st Street
(727) 724-2600 (813) 282-8619 (813) 238-7455 Tampa, FL 33605
www.ablebody.com www.usave.com www.floridaautogroup.com (813) 289-1200
www.lionseyefoundation.org
Aerotek Community Health Advocacy General Works of Tampa, LLC
Personnel-Placement Services Partnership, Inc. Roofing Contractors Manana Marketing
Mr. Todd Huntt Organizations-Nonprofit Mr. Kevin Palmer Advertising Agencies
5405 W. Cypress Street Mr. Ronald T. Brookins 6809 N. Nebraska Ave. Mrs. Ileana DeLeon Devin
Suite 220 3554 N 29th Tampa, FL 33604 8325 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33607 Brookins Pointe (813) 621-1700 Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 636-1000 Tampa, FL 33605 www.generalworksroofing.com (813) 855-4005
www.aerotek.com (813) 247-6800 www.mananamarketing.com
www.mychap.org Glover-Hannah Community Relations
Ameriscape USA, Inc. Community Services Marisa Barrow Real Estate
Landscape Architects Creative Mailbox Designs, LLC Mrs. Colette Glover-Hanna Real Estate
Mr. Joe Chiellini Signs 1539 McCrea Drive Ms. Marisa Barrow
18711 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Mr. James E. Harden Lutz, FL 33549 4319 Beau Rivage Circle
Lutz, FL 33548 300 Mears Blvd. (813) 943-3585 Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 948-3938 Oldsmar, FL 34677 www.g-hcr.com (813) 909-1792
www.ameriscapeusa.com (813) 818-7100
www.creativemailboxdesigns.com GPC Management, Inc. Market Street Mortgage
Amyloidosis Support Groups Employment-Temporary Services Mortgage Bankers
Organizations-Nonprofit Cross, Fernandez, & Riley Mrs. Constance Salters Ms. Britt Lee Meglio
Mrs. Muriel Finkel Accountants-Certified Public 12008 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 5601 Mariner Street
232 Orchard Drive Mr. Paul Horowitz Suite 1 Suite 400
Wood Dale, IL 60191 2907 W Bay to Bay Blvd Seffner, FL 33584 Tampa, FL 33609
(866) 404-7539 Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 689-0344 (813) 286-8700
www.amyloidosissupport.com (813) 414-0121 www.gpcstaffing.info www.marketstreetmortgage.com
www.cfrcpa.com
ASI Building Products Graphic Communications Brokerage
Distributors Digerati Elite, Inc Corp. Marketing Stream Group, Inc.
Ms. Susan Hefley Advertising Agencies Advertising-Specialties Ms. Amber Tileston
4720 E. Adamo Mr. Joshua Bell Mr. Ken Walters 2910 Rubideaux Street
Tampa, FL 33605 3105 W. Waters Avenue 2108 W. Southview Avenue Suite 1
(813) 247-4667 Suite 313 Tampa, FL 33606 Tampa, FL 33629
www.asibp.com Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 251-0500 (866) 365-6687
(813) 935-8723 www.kenwalters.com www.marketingstreamgroup.com
Avaya www.thedigeratieffect.com
Telecommunications GYPA Business Development Matt Urbanovski
Ms. Kari Pfeiffer Dinner Done Business Development Real Estate
11399 16th Court N. Food Products-Retail Mr. Gordon Winan Mr. Matt Urbanovski
Suite 100 Mrs. Audra Nasser 4917 Shoreview Court 10229 Deercliff Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716 10330 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Port Richey, FL 34668-6231 Tampa, FL 33647
(727) 217-1818 Suite 120 (727) 457-5811 (813) 967-7826
www.avaya.com Tampa, FL 33618 www.tampahomezone.com
(813) 264-7700 IKON Office Solution Technology
Bahamas Tourist Office www.dinnerdone.com Service Milliman Consultants & Actuaries
Government & Public Relations Copiers/Fax Machines-Sales/Service/ Consultants-Business
Consultants Supplies Mr. Donald M. Sims
Ms. Jennifer Gardiner Evolving Network Solutions, Inc Mr. David Ramos 3000 Bayport Drive
7380 Sand Lake Road Networking Technology Services 5100 W. Lemon Street Suite 880
Suite 511 Mr. Scott Ford Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33607
Orlando, FL 32819 4014 Gunn Hwy Tampa, FL 33609-1104 (813) 282-9262
(407) 248-1643 Suite 260 (813) 261-2000 www.milliman.com
www.bahamas.com Tampa, FL 33618 www.ikon.com
(813) 514-8146 Nika Corporate Housing LLC
Bonifield, Friedman, & Leifer, P.A. www.evolvingnetwork.com K & G Fashion Superstore Apartments/Temporary Corporate
Attorneys Retail Stores Housing
Mr. Christopher K. Leifer, Esq FDN Communications Mr. Charles Jackson Mrs. Dominique “Nika” Cagle
707 W. Azeele Street Telecommunications 3978 W. Hillsborough Avenue 132 Baltic Circle
Tampa, FL 33606 Mr. Michael Kimling Tampa, FL 33614 Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 221-9500 655 N. Franklin Street (813) 414-9824 (813) 857-2211
www.bfllaw.com Suite 900 www.kgstore.com www.nikacorporatehousing.com
Tampa, FL 33602
Chloe Coney and Associates (813) 849-7100 Kim Parrish Corporation Oxford Walk Apartments
Consultants www.fdn.com Clothing-Custom/Clothing Mrs. Jennifer Vogt
Mrs. Chloe Coney Mrs. Kimberly Parrish 4121 E. Busch Blvd
P.O. Box 11646 12840 Stanwyck Circle Tampa, FL 33617
Tampa, FL 33680-1646 Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 985-5700
(813) 610-0706 (813) 891-6970 www.oxfordwalk.com
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Panera Bread LLC Ryan Companies US, Inc. Suncoast Group at Oppenheimer & Co Inc. Van Gogh Signs - Display & Graphics
Restaurants Real Estate-Developers Financial Services Signs
Ms. Christi Barry Mr. Kent M. Carlson Mr. Daoud J. Georgis Mr. Keith Schaller
4200 W. Cypress Street 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. 4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd. 5020 N. Florida Avenue
Suite 650 Suite 2450 Suite 750 Tampa, FL 33603
Tampa, FL 33607 Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 849-7446
(813) 877-7533 (813) 204-5000 (813) 871-6207 www.vangoghsigns.com
www.panera-tampa.com www.ryancompanies.com
T.J. Action Inc. Viva Hispanic! Consulting
Paramount Companies of Florida Sabal Trust Company Business Coaching Business Consultants
Developers Investment Management Mr. Tom Gilkey Mrs. Vanessa Ramos
Mr. Michael McNamara Ms. Heather R. Miller 1112 N. Riverhills 3819 Turkey Oak Drive
13752 Orange Sunset Drive 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Temple Terrace, FL 33617 Valrico, FL 33594
Unit 59 Suite 190 (813) 774-4957 (813) 957-5406
Tampa, FL 33618 Tampa, FL 33607 www.action-international.com www.vivahispanic.com
(813) 269-2107 (813) 229-2180
www.paramountcompanies.com www.sabaltrustcompany.com Tampa International Interpreters, LLC Wallstreet Athletic Club
Translation/Interpretation Services Business Coaching
Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Sharn Veterinary Inc Mrs. Maria T. Ortiz Ms. Kay Nikookary
Automobile Leasing/Renting Veterinarians 4135 W. Waters Avenue 503 E. Jackson Street
Mr. Lou Rich Mr. Andrew W. Schultz, Jr. Tampa, FL 33614 Suite 345
1965 North Westshore Blvd. 12950 N. Dale Mabry Hwy (813) 243-8575 Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa, FL 33607 Tampa, FL 33618 www.tii-net.com (714) 878-9877
(813) 289-6584 (813) 962-6664 www.wallstreetathleticclub.com
www.paylesscarrental.com www.sharnvet.com Tampa Tank, Inc.
Steel Manufacturers WCI Title
Personnel One STREAM Mr. David Hale Title Companies
Employment-Agencies/Consultants Call Centers 2710 5th Avenue Ms. Lena Lee
Ms. Karen Christensen Mr. Russ Rossi Tampa, FL 33605 5218 W. Tyson Avenue
4300 W. Cypress Street 6302 E. MLK Blvd. (813) 241-4261 Tampa, FL 33611
Suite 175 Tampa, FL 33619 www.tampatank.com (813) 769-6721
Tampa, FL 33607-4171 (813) 627-3800 www.wcititle.com
(813) 876-6064 www.stream.com
www.personnelone.com TimePlus Payroll Services WorkComp Solutions
Stress Free Corporate Housing Payroll Services Insurance-Consultants
Peterbrooke Franchising, Inc. Relocation Services Mrs. Sherry Solomon Mr. Duke Mills
Retail Stores Mr. Darin F. Karp 15310 Amberly Drive 4740 Cleveland Heights Blvd.
Mrs. Allison Behring 1851 NW 125 Avenue Suite 250 Suite 1
1301 Riverplace Blvd. Suite 415 Tampa, FL 33647 Lakeland, FL 33813
Sutie 1904 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 (813) 514-2933 (863) 646-4642
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (954) 436-1050 www.timeplusfla.com www.workcompsolutions.cc
(904) 483-5302
www.peterbrooke.com Studio Munch Titan Audio Inc. WSI Impact Web Solutions
Art Dealers/Galleries Entertainment Website Development & Programming
Ms. Cathy Munch Mr. Jason Atwell Mr. Tom Kuhn
Priority Developers, Inc. Palma Ceia Plaza P.O. Box 290394 19117 Mandarin Grove Place
Developers Suite D Tampa, FL 33687 Tampa, FL 33647
Mr. Carl Streck Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 341-0388 (813) 766-2872
1 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. www.studiomunch.com www.titanaudioinc.com www.wsimarketing.com/tkuhn
Suite 1070
Tampa, FL 33609 Success Through Advertising, LLC University Village Retirement
(813) 414-0001 Advertising-Specialties Community
www.prioritydevelopers.com Mrs. Kimberly Davis Retirement Communities-Homes
3414 W. San Pedro Street Mrs. Aarene Alessi
Prudential Financial Tampa, FL 33629 12401 North 22nd Street
Financial Services (813) 767-5835 Tampa, FL 33647
Mr. Jeff Wilson www.stasite.com (813) 975-5009
3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W. www.universityvillage.com
Suite 460 Summit Advisors Investment
Tampa, FL 33764-7203 Real Estate Services, Inc. Urban Florida League of Business, Inc.
(813) 287-1726 Real Estate-Property Management Organizations-Nonprofit
www.prudential.com Mr. Lonnie D. Homenuk Mr. Villard Houston, Jr.
5401 Kennedy Blvd. P.O. Box 280470 Join Today!
RC Printing Supplies Suite 525 Tampa, FL 33682 For more
Printing-Equipment/Supplies Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 932-8894
Mr. Peter Rivera (813) 287-1430 information visit
18101 Portside Street www.summita.com Utek Corporation www.tampachamber.com
Tampa, FL 33647 Ms. Carole Wright
(813) 994-0556 2109 Palm Avenue
www.rcprintingsupplies.com Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 754-4330
www.utekcorp.com
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Annual Workforce Conference - 2006
Making Your Company an Award Winning Workplace
Since 2000, the Greater Tampa Chamber of the workforce in our community. And this year saying “no, we can’t do that” less than our
Commerce has presented an annual Workforce was no exception! Speaker topics included competition.”
Development Conference, bringing together key “Building a More Competitive Workforce”
business, education, and community leaders to and “New Ideas for a New Workforce in the Special thanks to the 2006 sponsors including:
address our most important workforce challenges. New Economy”, and tabletop discussion topics Presenting Sponsor – School District of
This year’s conference titled, “Making Your ranged from “Talent Recruiting Strategies” to Hillsborough County Hi-Technical Education
Company an Award Winning Workplace” was “Retention: Keeping the Best – After Getting Centers; Silver Sponsors - Tampa Bay
held on November 1, 2006 at the WorkForce the Best”. Workforce Alliance, Inc., The University of
Tampa Career Center and featured speakers Tampa and Hillsborough Community College
Russ Eckel, President of Nommos, and Cathy Also this year, three companies were presented – The Corporate Training Center; Bronze
Healy, Director of Education and Workforce the Sloan Award for their contribution to Sponsors – Mosaic, Powerhouse Consulting,
Programs from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce workplace flexibility. Mark Kingery (Kingery Inc., Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak
in Washington, D.C. & Crouse P.A. CPA), Amy Starnes (Retail & Stewart, P.C. and Shaker Recruitment
Merchandising Xpress) and Bruce Montgomery Advertising & Communications.
Each year the conference focuses on of Dynamark Systems, who says, “Flexibility
innovative ways to recruit, retain and educate begins with doing more for our customers and
Chamber’s Insight Tampa, designed for CEOs the issue of transportation. Transportation Chair David Hendrix (GrayRobinson),
or similar executives new to the area or program presenters included: Workforce Development Chair Sue House
newly appointed to their position, engaged (Powerhouse Consulting, Inc.) and Public
in meaningful dialogue with other top level • The Honorable Bill Galvano, State Policy Chair Kim DeBosier (Bayside
business leaders and community leaders, at a Representative, District 68 (Florida State Engineering, Inc.).
special follow-up meeting on Transportation. Legislature) who serves as Chair, Bay Area
In July of this year, participants expressed Legislative Delegation (BALD) for 2006-2007. The participants’ next program will feature
their desire to reconvene over the next affordable housing and the insurance crisis
three months to discuss the top key issues • The Honorable Shawn Harrison, Tampa City and will focus on workforce development
of importance to them. The issues were Council, District 7 (City of Tampa) and Chair, issues in the first quarter of 2007.
transportation, skilled labor, and affordable Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
housing/insurance. If you know of a CEO or executive level person
In addition, Insight participants learned more who is new to Tampa, please forward their
On October 11th, participants reconvened about how to get engaged in the Chamber from name to Chamber President and CEO Kim
and heard from two key representatives on department chairs including Small Enterprise Scheeler at kscheeler@tampachamber.com.
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Trade Mission to Brazil November 5-11
A total of 14 participants representing nine organizations
attended the mission to São Paulo and Curitiba, Brazil. The
delegation represented a wide range of market segments including
recyclables, environmental technologies, electric supplies, real
estate, shipping, port services, and the arts. On this mission the
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce was joined by Pinellas
County Economic Development and the Brazil Tampa Bay
Chamber of Commerce.
The mission itinerary included economic briefings in both cities
and over 70 one-on-one business appointments arranged by the
U.S. Commercial Service Office in São Paulo and the Federation
of Industries of the State of Parana (FIEPR) in Curitiba. The
delegation toured art museums, held mission dinners, and a very
well attended reception in São Paulo at the residence of the U.S. Date: Second Tuesday of every month
Consul General, Christopher McMullen, sponsored by Azevedo Time: 9 a.m.—noon
(last appointment will end at noon)
Sette, one of Fowler White Boggs Banker PA’s partner law firms
Place: Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
in São Paulo. 615 Channelside Drive Suite 108
Price: FREE to members and non-members
We would like to thank both our gold sponsors, Enterprise
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Florida, Inc. and the Tampa Port Authority for their support.
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Fax reservations to (813) 223-7899.
Consular Corps Appreciation Day
The Chamber held its 3rd annual Consular Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Norway
Corps Appreciation Day on October 18th for and Sweden (Tampa Bay). Site visits included
seven consular officers representing eight the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research
countries. This annual event is a unique Institute, the International Academy of Design
opportunity to present all the fantastic and Technology, Tampa Bay Shipbuilding,
businesses and quality of living assets that and a boat tour of the Port of Tampa. The
Tampa has to offer. It also gives officers evening reception was the culmination of
increased familiarity with our economic the Appreciation Day at the Don Vicente de
potential, strong workforce, and dynamic Ybor Historic Inn with over 100 people in
business environment to essentially equip attendance.
these valuable partners with the tools to
recommend Tampa Bay as “the” place to do Thank you to the following sponsors for making
business in Florida. the event possible: International Academy
of Design and Technology, Hillsborough
The officers in attendance were from Community College - The Corporate Training
Barbados (South Florida), and from Canada, Center, and Ashe Industries, Inc.
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Generals and Key Commanders Reception The Chamber Recognizes our Military
On October 10th, the Chamber, in partnership with our friends
at TECO, hosted its annual Generals and Key Commanders
reception in the atrium at TECO Plaza in Tampa. This Each fall, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Military
wonderful event recognizes the officers and their spouses that Affairs Council coordinates keynote events to recognize the
head-up the various strategic command headquarters located military enlisted personnel and officers serving in the Tampa
right here on MacDill Air Force Base. Special guests included Bay area.
SOCOM Commander General Doug Brown, USA, SOCOM
Deputy Commander Vice Admiral Eric T. Olson, USN, and 6th The annual NCO Reception, held on October 5th at the Surf’s
Air Mobility Wing Commander Colonel Margaret Woodward, Edge Enlisted Club on MacDill Air Force Base, was a chance for
USAF, as well as many other general and flag officers. the community to show their continued support for the enlisted
personnel serving in our area. Event Chair Frank Megna, military
Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e C h a m b e r ’s M i l i t a r y A f f a i r s liaison to the Mayor of Tampa, headed-up this unique event
Council, contact Chris Smith at 813-276-9455 or at that welcomed over 500 military and civilian guests. Unique
c s m i t h @ t a m p a ch a m b e r. c o m . to the NCO reception is the chance for event attendees to show
their support to enlisted personnel by purchasing tickets that
cover both their admission as well as that of one member of
the military. Military guests were also eligible for door prizes,
generously donated by many Chamber members.
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brand new table top exhibit for the conference this year to For more information on advertising in The Inside
showcase our economic development opportunities for the View contact Lola Stein, Director of Marketing and
Tampa Bay area.
Communications, at (813) 276-9432 or by email,
lstein@tampachamber.com.
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Lieutentant Governor-Elect Jeff Kottkamp is greeted by Public Policy Candidates and campaigns line-up to greet Hob Nobbers.
Chair Kimberlee DeBosier, P.E. (Bayside Engineering) and Kim
Scheeler as Congressman Jim Davis looks on.
State Representative Kevin Ambler chats with Hillsborough County Mary Mulhern and supporters give a cheer for the 2006 Hob Nob. Aakash Patel (TuckerHall) and Ron Pierce (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Republican Party Chairman David Storck. Hob Nob with State Representative Trey Traviesa.
Mid-term elections are often critical of Commerce hosted its 2006 Political Hob information, and visitors included Senator
benchmarks in the American political Nob amid the vibrant and festive backdrop of Bill Nelson, Lieutenant Governor-Elect Jeff
landscape, especially in Florida, where the Channelside Courtyard. Kottkamp, CFO-Elect Alex Sink, and many
citizens make their choice on who will lead others.
the Sunshine State as Governor. In recent The 2006 Political Hob Nob gave Chamber
years, the Tampa area has become the members the unique opportunity to meet and The Hob Nob also featured a straw-poll. For
political center of the state, with nearly every greet many candidates campaigning to lead more information on Pubic Policy programs,
major election decided among Bay area the state and county over the next four years. please contact Chris Smith, VP Public Policy, at
voters. 2006 proved no different, and on Nearly every major federal, state, and local 813-276-9455 or csmith@tampachamber.com.
October 26th, the Greater Tampa Chamber campaign featured a table with candidate
Connecting with Hispanic Consumers
The Chamber partnered with Centro Tampa Associates and other
Hispanic media organizations for an informative seminar on October
11th to educate local businesses and the advertising community
on how to effectively market to the growing Tampa Bay hispanic
SAVE THE DATE market.
DEV I L R A Y S L U N C H E O N ! Seminar segments ranged from the latest demographics to lifestyle
tendencies as well as how the Hispanic consumer interacts with the
different media. Topics included various aspects like customs, the
Wedn e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 7 , 2 0 0 7 socio-economic landscape, activities, and most importantly what
this particular consumer is purchasing and why.
The inaugural event was held at the Lions Eye Institute, a newly
renovated cigar factory close to Ybor City and attendance was
standing room only!
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Gove r n o r ’s B u s i n e s s D ive r s i f i c a t i o n Awa r d s
From an outstanding list of Hillsborough County chosen for the Governor’s Award, with TECO Nominees for Business Diversification Awards:
nominees for this year’s Governor’s Business Energy, JPMorgan Chase, The Beck Group, GOVERNOR’S BUSINESS EXPANSION AWARD
Diversification Awards, Quadrant Software, Horizon Bay Senior Communities, GunnAllen
Inc. has been chosen to receive the prestigious Financial, Home Discovery Real Estate Services • Academic Financial Services, Inc.
statewide award as Best Newcomer. Corporation, and Depository Trust and Clearing • MetroPCS, Inc.
Corporation having been previously honored • MWH
The Governor’s Business Diversification Awards from 2001 through 2005, respectively.
are presented each year in conjunction with
the state’s annual Industry Appreciation Week, Quadrant Software, Inc. was honored along with GOVERNOR’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
and are coordinated by Enterprise Florida, the the other statewide award winners at a luncheon
principal economic development organization at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee on • Academic Financial Services, Inc.
for the State of Florida. The Awards recognize Monday, September 18th. Congratulations to • OFX
Florida companies that stand out in high-value Gary Langton, CEO and Co-founder of Quadrant
job creation, civic contribution, and significant Software, Inc., for this well-deserved recognition GOVERNOR’S INNOVATION AWARD
capital investment. as a statewide winner of the 2006 Governor’s
Business Diversification Awards representing • Academic Financial Services, Inc.
There are five distinct categories – Business Hillsborough County! • Pepin Heart Hospital & Dr. Kiran C.
Expansion, Entrepreneurship, Export Patel Research Institute
Excellence, Innovation and Newcomer - that All of the 2006 nominees were honored by • Renaissance Steel, LLC
represent diverse geographic/demographic the Chamber’s Committee of One Hundred at • Sago Networks
regions of the state, such as Mega Markets, a reception on September 25th. Thank you to • Sweetbay Supermarket
Major Markets and Mid-Markets. Hillsborough our reception sponsors, Tampa Bay Workforce • The North Highland Company
County is part of the Mega Markets category Alliance and Catering by the Family. • University of South Florida
made up of communities with populations of
751,001 and higher. Congratulations to all of the Hillsborough County GOVERNOR’S NEWCOMER AWARD
nominees of the Business Diversification Awards
This marks the sixth consecutive year that for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and • Blue Marble Lending, Inc.
a Hillsborough County nominee has been innovative leadership in their industries. • OFX
C o m m i t t e e o f O n e Hundred’s
A n n u a l D i nner
Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 0 7
at the N E W Pe p i n H o s p i t a l i t y C e n t e r
5:45 - 6: 3 0 p . m . V I P a n d S p o n s o r R e c e p t i o n
6 : 3 0 - 8 : 0 0 p . m . P r o g ra m
RSVP by calling the Events Department at (813) 276-9440.
Seating is limited and priority seating is for C100 Investors.
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THE INSIDE VIEW TEAM
S AV E T H E DATE! Editor
Lola M. Stein
Military Appreciation Banquet Design
A s h l e y B u ch a n a n
Monday, March 26, 2007 P h o t o g ra p hy
G i l Wi l l i a m s
Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 North Tampa Street
The Inside View is a quarterly publication of the Greater Tampa
Chamber of Commerce. This publication is intended to be an
Principle Purpose Passion informational source for all Chamber members. For questions or
concerns reguarding this publication, please contact Lola Stein at
(813) 276 - 9432. or lstein@tampachamber.com.
1.9.07
Get Connected! (pm)
2.7.07
1.16.07 Member Orientation
Business Success Seminar
January
Performance Management
2.7.07
Devil Rays Luncheon
February
1.22.07
Marketing Monday 2.8.07
Business Success Seminar
1.25.07 2.13.07
Business After Hours
Academy of the Holy Names Get Connected! (am)
1.31.07 2.19.07
Business Leaders’ Roundtable Marketing Monday
2.22.07
Committee of One Hundred’s
Annual Dinner
2.22.07
Business After Hours
University Area Community Development
Corporation, Inc.
For more information or to register
for events visit www.tampachamber.
com or call the Events Department
2.28.07
at 813.276.9440. Business Leaders’ Roundtable
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Chair
Jose Valiente ValienteHernandez PA
Chair-Elect
Fred McClure DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP
Secretary/Treasurer
Judy Genshaft University of South Florida
Chairs
Committee of One Hundred
Robert Abberger Trammell Crow Company
Community Development
Karen Arnold Interior Design Services, Inc.
Finance
Christopher Clabby Grant Thornton, LLP
Innovation Committee
Joli Cooper Cordova, Smart & Williams, LLC
Marketing and Communications
Mark Wiskup Mark Wiskup Communications, Inc.
Membership Development
Henry Gonzalez III The Bank of Tampa
Public Policy
Kimberlee DeBosier Bayside Engineering, Inc.
Small Business Enterprise
David Hendrix GrayRobinson P.A.
Strategic Planning
John Streitmatter Leadership Research Institute
Workforce Development
Sue House Powerhouse Consulting Inc.
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