STCOC Military Affairs Council
The Military Affairs Council (MAC) helps the Chamber to strengthen the relationship between MacDill Air Force Base and the South Tampa community. MAC members participate in programs throughout the year including support of military spouses and families, assistance with transitioning and veteran employment, and volunteer opportunities.
Featured Speaker:
Nick Padlo
CEO, Sophros Recovery
Nick Padlo is a small business leader, entrepreneur, and native of Florida. He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy (West Point), where he served as the Chairman of the Honor Committee. After West Point, Nick served for 5 years in the United States Army. Where he spent 27 months in combat operations between Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge. He attended Stanford University for business school, and later went on to become CEO of an Inc1000 growth company. His move into substance abuse treatment is a result of his personal battle with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. After getting treatment himself, Nick defined his personal mission as helping others through similarly dark times. He believes that everyone can find their way back, regain their lives, and live a life free of suffering. Sophros was designed to be just that place, where clients across the Tampa Bay Area can develop a set of tools that can help them establish their own personal road to recovery.
Coffee Sponsor:
Holiday Inn Express Tampa East Ybor City
Thank you to our monthly meeting host:
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
The STCOC Military Affairs Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
9:00am - Coffee & Networking
9:15am - Meeting Start Time
Location
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union - South Tampa
1112 S Dale Mabry Hwy
Fees/Admission
There is no fee to attend this meeting. Committee meetings are open to current members of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and all members of the military.
If you are a member of the Chamber and would like more information about joining this committee, please contact militaryaffairs@southtampachamber.org.
For information on becoming a member of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce contact (813) 637-0156 or membership@southtampachamber.org.
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