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Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Talks Mental Health, Impact Awards at Pride in Business Luncheon
Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Talks Mental Health, Impact Awards at Pride in Business Luncheon TAMPA — The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosted 300+ guests at the 2024 Pride in Business Luncheon presented by Tampa General Hospital, recognizing winners of the 2023 Impact Awards, at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC on Thursday, June 6th. The program…
Read MoreTampa Bay LGBT Chamber Welcomes Rene Cantu to Leadership Team
Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Welcomes Rene Cantu to Leadership Team The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the addition of Rene Cantu to the leadership team of the chamber. He will serve as the Vice President, Membership & Business Development effective immediately. Rene brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit…
Read More$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Businesses
$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Businesses April 30, 2024 | For Immediate Release  $1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Businesses Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub Community Fund for Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth…
Read MoreBusiness Damage Assessment Survey
Business Damage Assessment Survey FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses. Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “Hurricane…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Next Disaster Take You By Storm
Don’t Let the Next Disaster Take You By Storm Categories Advocacy Chamber News Directory Magazine Maximize Your Membership Member News Member Spotlight Newsletters Press Release Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February…
Read MoreLocal Leader Elected to Industry Board
Local Leader Elected to Industry Board For Immediate Release July 31, 2023 Contact: Tania Kohut Manager, Marketing & Communications 703-998-3532 tkohut@acce.org Local Leader Elected to Industry Board Justice Gennari elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Alexandria, Va. (July 31, 2023) — Justice Gennari, President & CEO of…
Read MoreTampa Bay is the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play!
Tampa Bay is the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play! Tampa Bay is the best place to live, work, and play! Did you know: Â The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber comprises a diverse group of LGBT-owned businesses. Some of these companies are Certified LGBT Business Enterprises, routinely sought after by corporations and government agencies…
Read MoreSBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger, Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses
SBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger, Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses ENGLISH RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: July 18, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333, Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 23-550, FL 17644/17729/17901 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger Increase Loan to Mitigate Future…
Read MoreFlorida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1
Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Please see the below updates and resources for your business. Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Statewide No Cost Confidential Cyber Risk Assessment Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1A new law took effect on July 1, 2023, that requires certain…
Read MoreSupreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today
Supreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today LOOKING BACK Three years ago on this day, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited under the federal civil rights law of 1964. The 6-3 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts…
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