Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 11, 2019
Pinellas County Commission joins opposition to Tampa Hillsborough EDC’s regional-focused name change
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The name suggests regionalism; its mission does not.
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The newly re-branded Clearwater chamber said the move is harmful to the region.
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 22, 2019
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Three business advocacy groups filed a legal brief supporting the tax.
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 10, 20193min351
The new name will be Tampa Bay Chamber.
Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 11, 2019
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Straz said he had an "unavoidable" scheduling conflict.
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 13, 2018
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The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce passed its board leadership to its 2019 chair, Jamie Harden, during its 133rd Annual Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center Thursday. Harden, CEO of Creative Sign Designs, replaces attorney Steven Bernstein. The chamber also announced the rest of its 2019 executive leadership board including Mise En Place owner Maryann […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 19, 2018
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A group serving the Tampa Bay area African-American community is backing Hillsborough County’s transportation initiative. The Florida Sentinel Bulletin, a bi-weekly newspaper, endorsed the All For Transportation referendum in its Friday edition. The publication isn’t considered a major player in the Tampa Bay market, but it is a key media arm of the African-American community […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 3, 2018
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The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Tampa Mayoral debate Wednesday at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus. The event starts at 6:45 p.m. with networking open at 5:30 p.m. Confirmed candidates include former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, Tampa City Council members Harry Cohen and Mike Suarez, attorney and Cross Bay […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 28, 2018
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Visit Tampa Bay joined the list of groups endorsing the All for Transportation campaign raising sales tax one percent to fund transportation and transit improvements, the campaign announced Friday. The board voted unanimously to back the measure. “Efficient and effective transportation plays a vital role in the success of tourism here in Hillsborough County,” said […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 27, 2018
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The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is backing a one-half percent sales tax referendum to better fund Hillsborough County Schools, its board voted Thursday unanimously. If voters approve the referendum on Nov. 6, the sales tax will raise $1.3 billion over ten years. The Hillsborough County Schools district needs money to fund major repairs to […]