ELEVATE, INC. TODAY / OCTOBER 21, 2026 / VOLUME 14 - ISSUE 20 | | Building a Championship Network, One Connection at a Time #ElevateTampa | | |
Dear Friends,
As always, thank you for your continued support. Take a look at what our clients and community leaders have been working on this month.
| | Elevate, Inc. Welcomes The Phoenix | The Phoenix is a national nonprofit that uses the power of community and connection to support individuals in recovery. Founded in 2006, the organization creates welcoming spaces where people can build relationships, discover new interests, and strengthen their recovery through shared experiences | | Heritage Insurance has filed a second rate reduction with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, a move CEO Ernie Garateix says should lower premiums for homeowners in the Tampa Bay and Miami areas. | | The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County formed its first Blue-Ribbon Business Council, bringing together executives from banking, healthcare, hospitality and other sectors. | | Breakfast with an Executive Featuring Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Nancy Millan | Elevate, Inc. is pleased to highlight the continued efforts of Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan and her team to improve customer experiences, expand access to essential services, and embrace innovative technology throughout Hillsborough County. | | The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay's program is providing pathways to practical skills. The new Liberty Workforce Innovation Center in Tampa was launched Monday. | | Candy is hard to “Reese-ist” on Halloween. Reese’s Halloween Council analyzed thousands of neighborhoods to find the streets that go all out for Halloween. | | Plant City Rotary Welcomes Eric Ritter for a Presentation on Effective AI | Elevate, Inc. was pleased to highlight Eric Ritter, Founder and CEO of Digital Neighbor, as he spoke with members of the Plant City Rotary about effective ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life and business. | | Need to renew your driver's license or update your registration, but don't want to travel across town or sit in a long waiting room? | | |
Elite Rewards: Noodles and Networking
Monday, October 26 • 5PM- 7PM
Jay Luigi
516 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
| | Elevate, Inc is Excited to Welcome Positive Coaching Alliance – Tampa Bay as One of its Newest Clients! | Sports are the classroom of life and PCA – Tampa Bay’s mission is to transform the youth and high school sports culture into an environment where everyone – including coaches, parents and families, and athletes – has a positive, character-building experience that impacts them for a lifetime. | | Aakash Patel joins Garrett on Tampa Bay Developer to discuss why developers are frustrated with Tampa, where the city's money is going, and how permitting problems, suburban growth, and outdated transportation could impact Tampa's future. | | |
Ascending Leaders Luncheon: Hon. Victor Christ
Thursday, October 29 • 11:30AM-1PM
The Tampa Club Canopy Ballroom
101 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
To RSVP & more information, contact rsvp@thetampaclub.com
| | Elevate, Inc. Welcomes Frameworks of Tampa Bay to Our Community Spotlight | Elevate, Inc. is proud to welcome Frameworks of Tampa Bay to our community! This local nonprofit is dedicated to equipping children with the emotional intelligence skills they need to become kind, collaborative, and capable citizens. | | |
World AIDS Day Concert: Clay Aiken, André DeShields & Seth Rudetsky
Tuesday, December 1 • 7 PM to 10 PM
Armature Works - The Gathering
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa
| | Elevate, Inc. attended Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Annual Meeting, bringing together business and community leaders focused on strengthening our region and shaping what’s next for Tampa Bay. | | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Earns GFOA Triple Crown Award | Triple Crown Winners! Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Victor D. Crist and members of the organization’s Finance Team celebrated receiving the “Triple Crown Award” from the Government Finance Officers Association. | | Aakash M. Patel, 2024 Tampa Club President, hit the links for the 17th Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament, connecting with fellow Tampa Bay professionals and Elevate client Catalent. | | Fabulous turn out for the new innovative classroom approach with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay! It’s all about community collaboration, offering various hands-on learning opportunities. | | Tampa Constructors Corp Completes New Verizon Wireless Store in Seffner | Tampa Constructors Corp is proud to announce the completion of the Verizon Wireless Sote located in Seffner, Fl. | | American League Champions Rays | | Aakash Patel supporting USF at their homecoming | | | | |
