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2016 Tony Jannus Award

October 25, 2016

On behalf of the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society, you are cordially invited to join us in presenting the 2016 Tony Jannus Award for extraordinary accomplishments in the field of commercial aviation, to: Gary C. Kelly Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort... Read More »


Dr. O’Neal Shares the Inception of Cooperative Med!

October 25, 2016

Meet and Greet Mixers, or MGM’s are an excellent way to build relationships and make lasting connections free of cost. Each meeting consists of a guest speaker that describes their journey to success. This month’s MGM speaker was none other than Dr. O’Neal, Founder of Cooperative Med, the first concierge medical practice starting from scratch... Read More »


Abacode Cybersecurity Event

October 25, 2016

Regions Bank Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Banking along with cybersecurity experts Abacode will present FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Paul Vitchock speaking about Cybersecurity.  Learn about ransomware, phishing, direct attacks and more as Special Agent Vitchock shares tips from the US Government in protecting your firm from Cybersecurity threats.     ·        The average organization faces 1,400 cyber attacks in one week... Read More »


Abacode: Cybersecurity Implications For America’s Election

October 25, 2016

With Election Day quickly approaching and rumors of a “rigged election” spreading, Americans can’t help but wonder if their election system is protected. The threat of cyber attacks loom, and states are more concerned than ever about the sanctity of the voting process. In this digitally evolving world, how will America’s current cybersecurity protocol affect elections? The... Read More »


BDO USA, LLP’s Expansion into Tampa Bay!

October 24, 2016

On October 12, 2016, BDO USA, LLP hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new office in Westshore. BDO provides accounting, tax, consulting, and financial services to a range of industries including real estate, technology, healthcare, and other key industries. BDO’s Assurance Managing Partner, Thiru Govender as well as Tax Managing... Read More »


Kelly Charles Collins of Smoak Chistolini on That Business Show!

October 24, 2016

Kelly Charles-Collins, Partner with Smoak, Chistolini & Barnett appeared on That Business Show with Jamie Meloni to discuss Labor and Employment Law and its importance to Florida businesses. A problem too often encountered by business owners is thinking about legal representation only as a reaction to a lawsuit or an issue. Kelly emphasized to business... Read More »


Pursuing a Career in Premium Auditing

October 24, 2016

Brian Thornton founded Insurance Services Group of the Southeast (ISG) on August 6, 2007. The company provides premium audit services to insurance carriers and Managing General Agencies (MGA’s) that write variable exposure-based policies such as workers comp, commercial auto, and general liability. With the company’s growing business and expansion, there is always a need for... Read More »


Loupin Construction’s Renovation at the Mandalay Beach Club!

October 24, 2016

Loupin Construction is a construction company located in Tampa, Florida offering design-build, construction management and competitive general contracting for commercial, luxury residential and large-scale renovation projects! The Mandalay Beach Club on Clearwater Beach overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The property is a Penthouse Condominium that is undergoing a large-scale renovation and modern luxury design build,... Read More »


Sign up for Tampa Chamber Startup Scholars Program!

October 21, 2016

The Startup Scholars Program is an initiative that encourages innovation in our community culture and increases instances of entrepreneurial success. Our mission is to increase the competitiveness of the Tampa Bay business community by addressing and nurturing Tampa’s entrepreneurs and related business innovation in any industry. The Chamber identifies entrepreneurs and engages them in an eight month... Read More »


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