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The Chamber's Public Policy Council was once again standing room only for the second month in a row. The meeting featured presentations on Cuba by Bill Carlson of
Tucker/Hall, Inc. and a Pier Uplands update by the architectural team.
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Joint Cuban Consulate Statement
Advocacy
The Chamber's Board of Governors approved a joint statement with the Greater Tampa Chamber on the establishment of a Cuban Consulate in the Tampa Bay region.
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Impact of Overtime Regulations
Federal Policy
The US Chamber recently hosted a symposium to highlight
the impact the proposed overtime regulations will have
on employers that pay their managers less than $50,400 a year.
Please click
here to read an example of how the proposed overtime regulations will impact Habitat for Humanity. If the changes negatively impact your business, please contact Travis Norton at
tnorton@stpete.com.
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WANTED: New home for American League baseball team
Tampa Bay Times
Major League Baseball's version of House Hunters premiered Thursday when the Tampa Bay Rays released a one-page wish list for what the club wants in a new stadium.
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Picture by The Tampa Tribune
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Rays Release Document Outlining Vision for New Stadium
The Tampa Tribune
They're a long way from settling on a street number or even a ZIP code, but the Tampa Bay Rays finally are beginning to sketch out a vision for what they want in a new ballpark.
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St. Petersburg City Council Approves South St. Pete TIF Programs
Tampa Bay Times
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved the first concrete steps to alleviate poverty in Midtown and other southern neighborhoods Thursday..
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Over Local Objection, Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Red Light Cameras
The Tampa Tribune
Red light cameras would be banned statewide if lawmakers approve a proposal by Sen. Jeff Brandes to eliminate what he calls a back-door tax for local governments
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Sustainability
Thursday, February 18th
8:00 am - 9:00 am
St. Pete Chamber, 100 Second Ave N. Suite 150
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