South Tampa Chamber Announces 2024 DEI Champions
The South Tampa Chamber hosted their annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion luncheon on July 17 where three members were honored as DE&I Champions. The South Tampa Chamber Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Award honors and recognizes STCOC members (a person, business or organization) for their internal-facing programs, initiatives and activities focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion for their workplace.
Kelly Flannery
STCOC Military Affairs Update - July 2024
Our next MAC meeting will take place on August 13 at MidFlorida Credit Union. Speaker TBA.
Kelly Flannery
New Education Scores Show Movement Towards Florida 2030 Blueprint Goals
Florida's latest 3rd and 8th-grade reading scores were recently released, reflecting progress toward our 2030-related education goals. According to TheFloridaScorecard.org, 3rd-grade reading scores increased by 5 percentage points to 55%, while 8th-grade reading scores rose 4 percentage points to 51%. Math scores were also released, showing a slight increase in 3rd-grade math proficiency to 60%, while 8th-grade math proficiency dipped by 1 percentage point to 54%.
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber CEO Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
Kelly Flannery, CEO of South Tampa Chamber Graduates from Institute for Organization Management A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Recognizes Bello as Champion for Women
The South Tampa Chamber presented Bridgette Bello with the inaugural Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award on June 20 at an event held at the HCA South Tampa. The South Tampa Chamber’s Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact in advancing equality and empowering women.
Kelly Flannery
We want to feature you for National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, which highlights and appreciates the contributions of Black-owned businesses to the U.S. economy and in promoting diversity and equity. About 3% of American businesses are Black-owned, according to the Pew Research Center, and nearly 58% of Black adults believe supporting Black businesses is a highly effective way to advance equality for Black individuals in the U.S.
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Announces 2024 Business of the Year Winners
The South Tampa Chamber held our newly reimagined 2024 Business of the Year Awards on June 12 at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor our members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, and integrity in operation as a business, as well as a commitment to the community.
Kelly Flannery
We want to feature your business for Pride Month!
LGBT Business Owners and Business Leaders are invited to be showcased throughout June for Pride month.
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Announces 2024 Business of the Year Finalists
The South Tampa Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for our newly reimagined 2024 Business of the Year Awards. The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor our members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, and integrity in operation as a business, as well as a commitment to the community.
Kelly Flannery
New Teacher School Supply Drive
School supplies can be dropped off at any chamber event in May, June, and July, or at the Chamber office Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm. Last day to drop off supplies is Friday, July 26th.
Kelly Flannery