Volume 49 l December 2021
 
Weekly eConnection
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President's Desk & Members Promotions
From the President
****It’s been another historic year, to say the least! And while we flip the last page of 2021 and look forward to 2022, it’s time again to start compiling a list of resolutions. Lose weight, read more, get to the gym, spend more time with the family, and so on.
****It’s also the time to begin planning for a new year rich with unknown possibilities and opportunities. Your Chamber is already in high gear for a year we believe will provide an even greater return on your membership investment. Our many committees of dedicated volunteers have a fantastic line-up of events and programs in the works.
****What better way to kick it off than some predictions from seasoned experts on what the future holds! Focus on 2022: A Tampa Bay Economic Forecast will provide an outlook on what businesses can expect for the year from a national, state and regional perspective. It takes place Jan. 25. See below for more information.
****As you’re contemplating New Years’ resolutions, I would like to challenge you to add one to the list that I’m sure will reap positive results − join a Chamber committee! We have something for every interest...Government Advocacy, Economic Development, Women’s Leadership, Ambassadors Team, Chamber Cup Golf Tournament as well as some special event planning committees.
****During the next couple of months, please make it a point to attend at least one meeting to see if it’s the right fit for you. There’s no commitment. I can promise you that your participation will prove to be the greatest return on your membership investment.
****My best wishes this holiday season to each of you and may you all enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022!
**************Tom Morrissette
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Thank you to our sponsors! (to date)
Heading into Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping rush, Florida had its lowest four-week run of new unemployment claims since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A federal district court judge late Wednesday rejected the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to put a temporary hold on the ruling invalidating the tribe’s online sports betting operation, leaving the games in legal limbo.
In today’s economy, local businesses create nearly three out of four new jobs and contribute roughly 44 percent of the state’s entire GDP.
This fall marks the long-awaited return of Broadway. But Broadway isn’t the only industry celebrating the return of live entertainment with new shows.
The city of Homestead is in talks to welcome a $15 million Bitcoin mining plant with thousands of computers that would use 10 megawatts of power — the equivalent to demand from at least 2,000 homes.
Thank you to our Trustees and Newsletter Sponsors
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Jackson & Associates CPA
Melody Hunter, Charles Rutenberg Realty
National Aviation Academy
Nova Southeastern University - Tampa Bay
Paradise Air
Piper Fire Protection
Platinum Information Services
Regions Bank
The Palms of Largo
Valley National Bank
Village Inn
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