Volume 66 l March 2022

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All About Events Edition

2022 Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour Recap

Last week, we partnered with the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber for a Florida Legislative session wrap-up reception at the Bilmar Beach Resort. Thanks to those in our Legislative Delegation who took part, and for all those who attended. Special thanks to the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber for coordinating the event.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY! Register here: Business in Springtime Expo

Register here: Business in Springtime Expo

Great places to work! While we consider all our members “the best businesses,” several were recently celebrated as being among the Tampa Bay’s 101 Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. Congratulations to: *******- Raymond James Financial, #17, Large Business *******- BayCare Health System, #18, Large Business *******- GTE Financial, #9, Midsized Business *******- Achieva Credit Union, #21, Midsized Business *******- Fifth Third Bank, #27, Midsized Business *******- FrankCrum, #29, Midsized Business *******- DITEK Corporation, #10, Small Business

Coffee An' Networking - Keiser University

Be our Sponsor for only $150! Logo placement on promos and time at the mic. Register here.

Start your day off with some informal networking! FREE for Members; $25 for Non-Members When: Thursday, April 7 at 7:45 AM Where: Keiser University, 16120 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764

Thank you to our host & sponsors!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Let's celebrate the grand opening of Gulfside Home Health's new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a plaque presentation! When: Thursday, April 14 @ 8:30 AM Where: Gulfside Home Health 13770 58th St., Ste 305, Clearwater 33760 Register here.

2022-23 Business & Community Go-to-Guide Email Zoe at membership@centralchamber.biz to reserve your ad today!

Email Zoe at membership@centralchamber.biz to reserve your ad or click on the image above to download the form.

Florida jobless rate drops to 3.3 percent Florida’s employment picture continues to brighten, while the state jobs agency envisions conditions slowing to a more “stable” pace over the next two years. Want to cut the electric cord? In Florida, it's not so easy In Florida, answers are elusive as to whether you can really disconnect from the grid. Misinformation is rampant and few of the government officials responsible for authorizing a disconnect have a clear understanding of what’s allowed and what’s not. Spring break crackdown puts focus on future of Florida Miami Beach officials have spent recent years trying to control the raucous crowds, public drinking and growing violence associated with the city’s world-famous South Beach neighborhood during spring break. How pandemic ‘revenge travel’ is bringing a big boost to South Florida tourism You aren’t imagining it: There really are way more people visiting and vacationing in South Florida than ever before, including before the pandemic. Churning out champions on Florida’s golf courses Scotland may be the birthplace of golf, but Florida is its hub. The Sunshine State boasts 1,281 golf courses, according to a 2020 count by the National Golf Foundation, spreading from Key West to Jacksonville and across to Pensacola.

Thank you to our Trustees and Newsletter Sponsors

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Nova Southeastern University - Tampa Bay Piper Fire Protection Platinum Information Services Regions Bank Spectrum Reach The Palms of Largo Valley National Bank Village Inn Wealth Builders

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