South Tampa Chamber to Host Annual Breakfast with the Mayor and Present Hurricane Hero Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 17, 2025
Tampa, FL – The South Tampa Chamber is excited to kick off the new year with its highly anticipated Breakfast with the Mayor on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC. This annual gathering will feature a keynote address by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, providing insights into the city’s vision for 2025 and updates on key initiatives that impact the South Tampa community.
In addition to Mayor Castor’s address, the event will include the presentation of the Chamber’s Hurricane Hero Awards, recognizing individuals, organization, and business that demonstrated exceptional leadership and service during the aftermath of the past year’s devastating hurricane season.
Hurricane Heroes:
Tampa, FL – The South Tampa Chamber is excited to kick off the new year with its highly anticipated Breakfast with the Mayor on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC. This annual gathering will feature a keynote address by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, providing insights into the city’s vision for 2025 and updates on key initiatives that impact the South Tampa community.
In addition to Mayor Castor’s address, the event will include the presentation of the Chamber’s Hurricane Hero Awards, recognizing individuals, organization, and business that demonstrated exceptional leadership and service during the aftermath of the past year’s devastating hurricane season.
Hurricane Heroes:
- Denis Phillips
- Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc
- Grey Bull Rescue
- Lisa Demmi
- Caribbean American National Development Organization (CANDO)
- Nichole Tenderholt
- Glazer Family Foundation & Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tara Matheny
- TECO Lineworkers
- Tony DaDante
- Hillsborough Education Foundation
The Breakfast with the Mayor event is an opportunity for Chamber members and community leaders to engage with Tampa’s top leadership, gain valuable updates on city projects, and celebrate the resilience of the South Tampa community following the challenges of 2025.
“We look forward to starting the new year with our 11th Annual Breakfast with the Mayor, an event that connects our business community with City of Tampa leadership and sets the tone for a year of collaboration,” said Kelly Flannery, President and CEO of the South Tampa Chamber. “We are especially proud to highlight our community’s strength by presenting the Hurricane Hero Awards to those whose dedication made a lasting impact during one of our toughest times.”
Event Highlights:
“We look forward to starting the new year with our 11th Annual Breakfast with the Mayor, an event that connects our business community with City of Tampa leadership and sets the tone for a year of collaboration,” said Kelly Flannery, President and CEO of the South Tampa Chamber. “We are especially proud to highlight our community’s strength by presenting the Hurricane Hero Awards to those whose dedication made a lasting impact during one of our toughest times.”
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Address by Mayor Jane Castor: Mayor Castor will discuss the city’s progress, upcoming initiatives, and her vision for a stronger, more resilient Tampa.
- Hurricane Hero Award Presentation: Honoring local heroes for their extraordinary contributions to hurricane recovery and community support in 2024.
- Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with more than 250 local leaders, business owners, and community advocates over breakfast.
Event Details:
- What: South Tampa Chamber Breakfast with the Mayor
- When: Sunday, January 28, 2024, 8:00am-10:00am
- Where: Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
How to Attend:
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Visit www.SouthTampaChamber.org to secure your spot or learn more about this event.
About the South Tampa Chamber:
Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber is an association of 600 businesses, organizations and individuals working together to make the South Tampa community the best place to live, work, and play. The South Tampa Chamber is recognized as a Certified Plus Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2020 Chamber of the Year.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Visit www.SouthTampaChamber.org to secure your spot or learn more about this event.
About the South Tampa Chamber:
Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber is an association of 600 businesses, organizations and individuals working together to make the South Tampa community the best place to live, work, and play. The South Tampa Chamber is recognized as a Certified Plus Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2020 Chamber of the Year.