Tampa Bay Networking Planned for Tues, Oct. 19

Many retailers have announced significant growth in sales over 2009. Indications are that hiring of seasonal employees may be up as much as 20%. With the Holiday Shopping Season approaching, what better time to hear about Retailing and Retail Trends from two Tampa experts.

Patty Masin, Vice President/ General Manager. Neiman Marcus Tampa. Patty has been with Neiman Marcus for over 9 years, spending 7 years as the Merchandise Manager of their Boca Raton Store.

Martin Shine, is the owner of Kirby's Menswear in South Tampa. For over over 50 years, Kirby's has met the fashion needs for casual and business attire. Martin has been there for over half of that time.

When: Tuesday, Oct 19, 6 - 8 PM
Where: Donatello Italian Restaurant - 232 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa

FREE to attend, RSVP REQUIRED.

Complimentary Appetizers, and Cash Bar.

Attendance is limited.


You can RSVP here

Please note, we have limited space and our space usually fills up quickly. If you RSVP, we do expect you to attend and your vacant space is prohibiting another from attending. We understand that plans change, please let us know by emailing bill@southtampatoday.com if you are unable to attend.

The Economics of Sports - Tues, Sept. 21, 2010

Our next event will focus on The Economics of Sports in the Tampa Bay Area

When: Tuesday, Sept 21, 6 - 8 PM

Where: Donatello Italian Restaurant - 232 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa

FREE to attend, RSVP REQUIRED.
Complimentary Appetizers, and Cash Bar. Attendance is limited.

Speakers:

Eric Hart, Executive Director, Tampa Sports Authority. The Tampa Sports Authority has hosted four NFL Super Bowls as the manager of Raymond James Stadium. The Sports Authority is also the manager of the Rocky Point, Rogers Park, and Babe Zaharias Golf Courses.

Barry Smith, former wide receiver in the NFL, playing for the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. President, SportsTime Productions, Inc., a sports marketing & special events company

You can RSVP here.

Please note, we have limited space and our space usually fills up quickly. If you RSVP, we do expect you to attend and your vacant space is prohibiting another from attending. We understand that plans change, please let us know by emailing bill@southtampatoday.com if you are unable to attend.

SELLING TAMPA - Tuesday, August 17

This FREE Monthly event is designed to provide you with an informative program on topics of interest in the Tampa Bay area. Topics will be presented by knowledgeable and experienced people that are making a difference in the quality of life in Tampa Bay.
The event is from 6-8 PM, usually on the Third Tuesday night of the month. BUT please check for details each months. While there is NO cost to attend, attendees will be required to RSVP and present your ticket to be admitted due to limited space availability. The event features Complimentary Appetizers and a Cash Bar.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Donatello Italian Restaurant
6 - 7 Networking
7- 7:30 Program
7:30 - 8 Networking , But that doesn't mean you have to leave at 8. Please stay for drinks or dinner and plenty more discussion.

Program - Selling Tampa

When Tampa was selected as the site of the 2010 National Convention, who sold Tampa to the Republican Party ?
When Tampa presented a bid to host another Super Bowl, who sold Tampa to the NFL ?
WhenTampa wants to be part of a possible FIFA World Cup Tournament in the Future, who sells Tampa to FIFA ?
When it comes time to Sell Tampa - Our Speakers are in the middle of the game.

Speakers:

• Santiago Corrada, Convention Center, Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administrator for the City of Tampa
• Steve Hayes, Executive Vice President, Tampa Bay and Company
  

Santiago Corrada has the overall management responsibility for the Convention Center, continued oversight of the Parks and Recreation Department, Arts Programs, coordination of major events and is the Mayor’s representative on non-profit boards.He serves on the Boards of Trustees for the Florida Aquarium, Florida Orchestra, Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Glazer Children’s Museum, Lowry Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, NFL/YET Center, H. B. Plant Museum, Tampa Bay & Company, Tampa Bay History Center, David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, and Tampa Theatre. He is also an active participant on various oversight committees for these not-for-profit organizations.Tampa Convention Center, a 600,000-square-foot facility located along the Riverwalk in the heart of downtown Tampa.

Steve Hayes has been with Tampa Bay & Company (formerly the Tampa Convention and Visitors Bureau) for twenty years.Tampa Bay & Company leads the effort of economic development through tourism. The mission of Tampa Bay & Company is to create vibrant growth for the Tampa Bay area by promoting developing and expanding a united visitor industry. The independent not-for-profit organization represents more than 700 businesses throughout Tampa Bay and promotes the area as a choice destination for conventions and visitors.

GET TICKETS AND RSVP HERE

For additional information call 813-283-0760.

July Tampa Bay Networking Event

Our next event will focus on events and events promoting - for businesses and for non-profits.

Date: Tuesday, July 20 6 - 8 PM

Where: Donatello Italian Restaurant - 232 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa

Program: Promoting Your Event

Guest Speakers:

• Amy Scherzer, Staff Writer and Columnist for the St. Petersburg Times
  
• Evelyn Bowles and Carol Lockey, Publicity Chairs for the Chiselers, benefitting the University of Tampa
  
  Not getting the publicity you want ? Maybe we can provide the direction that will make a difference in success or failure.
  
  FREE to attend, Complimentary Appetizers, and Cash Bar. Attendance is limited.
  
  BUT PLEASE RSVP at http://tampamarketingcompany.eventbrite.com/

Thank You for a Great Turnout !

We were clearly at capacity at our first Tampa Bay Networking event.

Special thanks to our speakers - Ed Turanchik and Mark Sharpe. They were clear and concise on the issues about transit in the Tampa Bay area. And as we promised, they are news"makers" not news"followers".

Our next event will be on Tuesday, July 20 from 6-8 PM at Donatello's. More details soon.

BUT we would like to ask you to give us your responses to the event in our poll on the right or by posting your comments below. We do our best to provide a quality and organized event, your input helps us to accomplish that. Please take a moment to provide us with your comments.

Inaugural Tampa Bay Networking Event Program Announced

Topic for Tuesday, June 22 Tampa Bay Networking Inaugural Event
More details below

Multi Modal Transportation Solutions for Tampa Bay

Mark Sharpe, Member of the Hillsborough County Commission. He is an active member of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Metropolitan Planning Organization and Hillsborough County's Transportation Task Force.

Ed Turanchik, Co-Founder of Connect US, a citizens support group to bring high speed rail to central Florida. Former Hillsborough County Commissioner and long time advocate for improved public transportation

Sponsored by:
Gaylord Merlin Ludovici Diaz & Bain

First Event Planned by Tampa Bay Networking

When: Tuesday, June 22 6-8 PM

Where: Donatello's Italian Restaurant
232 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
http://www.donatellotampa.com/


Who: All of our events are open to the public

How Much: NO Cost to Attend. Complimentary Appetizers and Cash Bar.

The format for this event is as follows:
6 - 7 PM Socializing
7 - 7:30 Presentation and Questions and Answers
7:30 - 8 PM Socializing

Please be on time.

RSVP to bill@southtampatoday.com

You can be the Sponsor of this event. Email bill@southtampatoday.com for more information.

Benefits of Sponsorship
name listed on all event publicity and recognition at the event.