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Overtime Regulation
Public Policy
Changes to overtime regulation this year may have a drastic impact on your organization's staff expenses in 2017. In response, the Chamber launched a page dedicated to answering your overtime regulation questions. As advocates for economic growth, chambers across Tampa Bay will be supporting the 'Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act'.
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Chamber Supports 'TBX YES'
Public Policy
A passionate discussion about the FDOT's Tampa Bay Express (TBX) project was followed by a unanimous vote to join the 'TBX YES' business coalition, in support of the TBX project. The Chamber's Board of Governors unanimously voted in support of joining the business coalition the following morning.
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Connect with newly elected Council Member Lisa Wheeler-Brown on May 18th. Coffee Chats are exclusive opportunities for Chamber members and elected officials to have an informal conversation at a local Chamber business.
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Familiar Name Running for HD 68
Shortly after Rep. Dwight Dudley announced he would not seek re-election, Ben Diamond, Co-Chair of the Chamber's Transportation Task Force, announced that he will run for House District 68. Eric Lynn, a former candidate for Congressional District 13, recently announced that he will also be running for the open seat.
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Hillsborough, Pinellas leaders wonder if twin transportation tax hikes will work
Tampa Bay Times
"The solution to transportation in this area is a regional approach," (Mark Woodard) said. "A regional plan that could be brought forward to the voters on both sides of the bay at the same time that shows that partnership..."
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Sustainability awards highlight Tampa Bay green businesses
83 Degrees
Kiss serves on the sustainability task force of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, a position that not only helps the energetic salon professional stay in touch with what's happening on the city's environmental front, but also helps give him perspective on other ways he can keep his shop on the forefront of green practices.
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New principals named at some of St. Petersburg's failing schools
Bay News 9
Pinellas schools took action to improve results at some of its failing elementary schools on Tuesday, replacing principals at ten schools.
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Picture by The Tampa Bay Times
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As Uber grows and rental car companies struggle, is Tampa Bay planning for yesterday?
The Tampa Bay Times
A new study out Thursday that tracks transportation choices by U.S. business travelers finds that travel by Uber has surpassed rental cars. Uber accounted for 43% of ground transportation transactions, while rental cars had 40%.
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Picture by The Tampa Tribune
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Rays' leaders wants local businesses, fans to prove interest in team
The Tampa Tribune
As the Tampa Bay Rays look to build a new baseball stadium, local businesses, corporations and fans need to show more support and to fill Tropicana Field more often.
"We cannot build it, nor should we build it, unless we know they will come," said team President Brian Auld.
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Political Action Committee (PAC) Meeting
Thursday, May 12th
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Chamber Boardroom
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May Coffee Chat
Wednesday, May 18th
8:00AM - 9:30AM
TBA
City of St. Petersburg
District 7 Council Member
Lisa Wheeler-Brown
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