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Volume 125 l May 2023

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Events Edition

A look back...

2023 Business in Springtime Expo

*****There were plenty of connections made and hopefully as many business leads generated at last week’s 2023 Business in Springtime Expo.

*****Thank you to our Passport Partners Spectrum Reach, Marathon Billboards, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union and Piper Fire Protection, to all our exhibitors and to the many guests that attended.

*****And congratulations to our top expo exhibitors who were honored in the following categories.

Most Creative: Regions Bank

Most Interactive: State Farm Team Cocco

Best in Show: Home Instead Senior Care

Here’s just a sampling of the some of the testimonials we received:

"It’s always a pleasure being an exhibitor at this expo. Very helpful staff, organized space and many business-to-business connections." – Spectrum Reach

"We made several new connections and set appointments to help grow our business." – New York Life

Always feel the Chamber engages its members and encourages participation in events. Great at making us feel welcomed! – Home Instead Senior Care

Thank you to Stacy Gillis of Advanced Video Systems for the photos.

Florida Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour

Date & time: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

4:30 PM Registration -- 5:00 PM Program/Reception

Cambria Hotel, 15015 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach FL, 33708

$15.00 per seat *LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Cost includes light hors d'oeuvres and one (1) drink ticket.

Registration is through Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber.

Get your ticket here: 2023 Legislative Wrap-up & Happy Hour

Free for Members. $25 guests.

When: Thursday, June 15

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Where: Keiser University

16120 US Highway 19 N,

Clearwater, 33764

Debt ceiling war raises angst among Floridians

As the COVID-19 pandemic eased, Florida’s economy rebounded ahead of most states and has enjoyed strong growth. Many believe the state would not escape anticipated ripple effects of a default-driven economic slowdown.

Florida gas prices decline for 2nd week, new 3-week low

Florida gas prices declined for a second consecutive week. After dropping 9 cents per gallon on Sunday, the state average for gas is $3.56.

Overseas visitors in Florida: Where does Jacksonville rank among state's top destinations?

New data from the International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) shows Jacksonville is the seventh most visited city in Florida by overseas travelers.

Ruth’s Chris deal could bring Darden expansion to Asia

Orlando-based Darden Restaurants’ $715 million deal to buy Winter Park’s Ruth’s Hospitality Group could open the door for other Darden brands to go global.

‘There is no guarantee’: How stressed are Miami chefs about keeping Michelin stars?

A Michelin star is an honor that translates into international fame, packed dining rooms and overflowing reservations. But getting a star also comes with a darker side: the stress of retaining it.