More precious than gold!

The Chamber’s new Business Development & Advocacy Committee (B-DAC) learned about Tampa Bay Water’s plan for new water supply projects at a special presentation last week. Maribel Medina, the utility’s planning and projects director (back center) reviewed how it’s nearing completion of its latest Long-term Master Water Plan. The goal? To supply 10-20 million gallons per day of additional supply to the region by 2033. To learn more, visit TampaBayWater.org.

Free for members. $25 for guests.

Attend the grand opening of Veterinary Emergency Group in Clearwater! Come early to partake in the festivities from 10 AM-12 PM and join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 AM. Register here.

Welcome, The Calming Effect LLC

   Kathryn Tippel, of The Calming Effect LLC, was presented with her official Chamber membership plaque.

    Specializing in relaxation massage

therapy, The Calming Effect LLC offers soothing massages that help to reduce

stress, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation. Through a variety of

techniques including Swedish massage, deep pressure and trigger point therapy,

and aromatherapy, Kathryn creates a truly holistic experience that will calm

your mind and heal your body.

    To learn more, visit:

https://the-calming-effect-llc.abmp.com/

Pinellas County Schools

15th Annual College and Career Fair

Monday, October 2, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Countryside High School, 3000 St. Rd. 580, Clearwater FL

Free event open to students, parents or guardians, and the public.

Featuring dozens of exhibitors from colleges, technical schools, military branches of service, business professionals and major employers from across the state and nation. For more information, please contact Kathleen Lamb at pcs.lambk@pcsb.org or call 727 725-7956 ext. 2318.           

Ribbon Cutting & Reception at Holiday Inn Express

Celebrate the remodel of the Holiday Inn Express with a ribbon-cutting and some informal networking! Register for free here.

Florida overtakes New York as second most-valuable housing market in U.S.

The total value of U.S. housing rose more than $2.6 trillion in the past year. In Florida, the value of residential property has risen $160 billion in that period — pushing the Sunshine State ahead of New York in the national rankings.

Florida companies scored more than $21 million in Pentagon contracts

The latest available government data shows that the Pentagon spent $21.7 billion on private sector contracts in Florida in 2021.

Commentary: Enhancing Florida’s clean-energy potential will create jobs, boost economy

Embracing and advancing Florida’s clean-energy capabilities not only helps mitigate the impacts of climate change on our state, but also enables us to create 21st-century jobs and build a stronger, more sustainable economy.

Florida businesses face scam risk in pandemic tax credit program

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced it would pump the brakes on the Employee Retention Credit which was designed to help businesses stay afloat during the pandemic.

Feds: Florida’s poor oversight of psychotropic meds put foster kids at risk

A study by the Department of Health & Human Services reveals lax controls and missing records for children prescribed powerful medications within Florida’s child welfare system.

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Check Before Hire

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas Technical College

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

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