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.