STCOC Military Affairs Update - January 2025
Hello MAC Members & Happy New Year!
Thank you to all who were able to join us for this week's MAC meeting!
February 13 – Our next Transitioning Military Networking Event will be at Dwell @ 4:00pm
You can RSVP here and please share the below links with your networks! Thank you to NEW annual sponsor Tampa General Hospital!
Please see the below resources and share with your networks!
Volunteer(s) Needed:
USSOCOM Force and Family Readiness Center is hosting a Transition Seminar and Resource Fair on January 28 – we are seeking a volunteer to represent the South Tampa Chamber from 10am-12pm.
Future MAC Events & Dates:
- Feb 11 – MAC Meeting – Speaker TBA
- Feb 13 - Transitioning Military Networking Event
- Feb19 – MacDill Speaker at STCOC Lunch
Save the Date - Chamber Events:
REMINDER: You can share your business and military related news in our two Facebook groups! STCOC Member Connect and STCOC Military Affairs
You can also post your news and events to the Chamber’s website, which will also be shared in our weekly newsletter. | Click here for instructions.
COMMUNITY NEWS & MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rep. Castor Demands Action to Repair Housing for Service Members and Families at MacDill Air Force Base
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) called on the Michaels Organization and Harbor Bay at MacDill Air Force Base to immediately address hurricane damage to homes and necessary repairs for service members and their families. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homes remain in disrepair, leaving military families with unacceptable living conditions.
https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404759
Veterans & Military Spouses Small Business Grant Program
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will award five small businesses owned by veterans and/or military spouses with a one-time $10,000 grant to grow and support their businesses.
https://www.hiringourheroes.org/small-business-grant/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-employer&utm_term=Employer+Newsletter+Jan+2025&utm_content=1/17/2025
Workshop on January 22 - Learn How Your Company Can Hire & Retain Military Spouses
Join Hiring Our Heroes for a virtual information session on the 4+1 military spouse employment initiative that is helping employers build pathways to employing and retaining military spouse talent! Come learn how your company can Do Your Part by adopting the commitment to support military spouses in the workplace.
https://uschamberfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_os-NhdBMTFa2w3VM5wjYQw?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-employer&utm_term=Employer+Newsletter+Jan+2025&utm_content=1/17/2025#/registration
MilSpouseFest to be held in Tampa on February 13
Launched in 2015, our one-day FREE conference event is created by and for military spouses and we’re celebrating our 10th year bringing you resources, dynamic speakers and engaging content! From the open resource hall, agenda to the entertainment, we’ve curated a space for learning, self-growth, connection and community. You won’t want to miss MilSpouseFest this year so grab a friend and grab your tickets, we’ll see you soon!
https://milspousefest.com/
The AUSA Suncoast Chapter 250th Army Birthday Ball will be held on June 14.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ausa-suncoast-chapter-250th-army-birthday-ball-tickets-958551913577