I Need A VAcAtIoN! - Brandon Area Directory

Brandon Business
Vol. 36 No. 6 June 2013
A Monthly Publication of The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce • www.brandonchamber.com
I Need A
Vacation!
‘Breaking’ From
Work Beneficial
To Productivity
Inside on Page...
2
4
6
7
11
12
13
14
15
Chairman’s Message
Networking Photos
Presidential Postings
Ambassador of the Month
Brandon Business Expo &
“Taste of BrandonTM”
Member Spotlight
Ribbon Cutting Photos
New Members
Renewing Members
Monthly Calendar
Networking Events
Platinum Elite Members
Brandon Family Medical Care
CF Web Professionals, LLC
Clear Channel
Coventry Health Care of Florida
Crosstown Stor-N-More Self Storage, LLC
Curry Law Group, P.A.
1st Care Medical Urgent Care Center
Green House Mortgage
L3 Limo • Legal Shred
Maranda Insurance Agency, Inc./State Farm
Martinez-Odom Law Group, P.A.
RSA Consulting • SavvyCard
Send Out Cards/Maureen Montalvo
The Regent
Tampa Tribune, Brandon News & Tribune and
TBO.com
Wal-Mart Supercenter/Valrico
Gold Elite Members
An Affair to Remember • APAC Customer Services, Inc. • Brandon Automall FIAT
Crescent Crosstown Apartments • Cyprexx Services • Drains Etc., Inc.
Ed Morse Cadillac of Brandon • GrillSmith Restaurants • Howie’s Plumbing, Inc.
Professional Accounting & Consulting Services, Inc.
Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan Assn.
Tampa Bay Lightning • USAA • Wal-Mart Supercenter/Brandon West
“Thank you” to our Hosts
Chairman’s message
End of an Era
Just a few short months after I joined the Chamber
in 2000, Tammy Bracewell was promoted to
President & CEO of The Greater Brandon Chamber
of Commerce. She had already served the
organization for over a decade in numerous different
positions. For the next 13 years, she showed
amazing leadership and guided our organization
through a new path of growth that benefited all of
Darren Denington
our members. She has been the driving force for
Chairman
some major accomplishments such as becoming
a two time - five star accredited Chamber. She also spearheaded the
implementation of many other incredible programs, moved us into our
beautiful new location, built an amazing staff and helped so many of us
to grow our businesses. To me, the greatest attribute was how much
she cares about every individual member. I have seen, firsthand, the
great lengths she goes to in order to help any member at any time.
After this incredible run of inspiring leadership, Tammy has decided to
step aside as President & CEO to find the life balance that each of us are
always looking for. If you know Tammy, you know she has a wonderful
family and she wants the flexibility to work offsite and spend time with
her beautiful grandchildren.
The great news is that Tammy will continue to be a very big part of the
Chamber team and will continue to work on special projects to ensure
that we stay on the great path she has led us down for such a long time.
I would like to personally thank Tammy for everything that she has done
for the Chamber and our Community. To show our appreciation, we are
having a “Celebration of Tammy” party at the Chamber on Friday, June
14th at 4pm.
“Thank You” to Sencommunications, Inc. for hosting May’s Business After
Hours! Paul Senory and company personnel are presented a plaque of
appreciation by May’s Ambassador of the Month Paul Sabatier-Smith and
Chamber Board Member Rick Rios.
“Thank You” to Genghis Grill for hosting May’s Networking at Noon at
the Chamber! Marc Murray and Nick Dorsch are presented a plaque of
appreciation by Chamber Board member Chris Myers and May’s Ambassador
of the Month Paul Sabatier-Smith.
Also in 2000, we had another shining star join the Chamber team.
During her thirteen years, she has been our voice as a business
advocate, led so many new programs such as BizEd, Leads Groups and
Peer Groups. She has helped take the Expo and Small Business Gala to
new heights and is a major part of our incredible Leadership Brandon
program. These accomplishments are only a small sample of all the
wonderful things she has done for our members.
I am very pleased to announce that, as of June 7th, Laura Simpson
will be the Interim President & CEO of The Greater Brandon Chamber of
Commerce.
Let’s all support both Laura and Tammy in their new roles. We hope to
see you at Tammy’s celebration and I hope you “Always do business
with Chamber members.”
Darren
And, “Thank You” to ...
...Our Door Prize Contributors
Al’s Tennis Shop
Called to Action
Sencommunications
Tampa Bay Rays
TNT Termite and Pest Control
A Sun Bar Tanning Saloon and
Massage Emporium
Brown’s Trophies
Page 2
“Thank You” to Best Western Brandon Hotel & Conference Center for
hosting May’s Coffee Club! Daniel Lewie and Carol Nesbitt are presented a
plaque of appreciation by May’s Ambassador of the Month Paul SabatierSmith and Chamber Board member Melissa Poage.
LeRoy Selmon’s
Mimi’s Cafe’
Edward Jones Investments/Sanjay
Anderson
Cheddars Casual Cafe’
Prevail Pest Control
Fireside Real Estate, LLC
Anytime Fitness
Interested in hosting a
Networking Event? Hello
!M
yn
Your
Host!
While the majority of our Coffee
Club, Networking at Noon, and
Business After Hour events
are booked a year in advance,
there are a limited number of
events that are available.
If you would like information about becoming a host,
please call the Chamber at 689-1221 and we will be happy
to give you the details!
am
e is
“I NEED A VACATION!”
Special Feature
‘Breaking’ From Work Beneficial to Productivity
Who needs a vacation? Wait, perhaps that didn’t sink in… WHO NEEDS A VACATION??!! Now that
we have your attention, allow us to ask a simple -- yet perhaps not necessarily easy to answer -question: When was the last time that you took time away from your business? How about we back
up a step? When is the last time that you even thought about taking time away from your business?
If you’re like a lot of business owners and many employees, vacation eludes you. It’s likely that you’d
certainly enjoy time away from processes and procedures tying you to your job. The problem is that
work gets in the way. Of course, we know the challenges that come with running a business. We
know that there are times that there’s just no way around having ‘all hands on deck.’ But, understanding how important it is to commit to vacations can be just as critical to your company’s bottom
line as cash flow and revenue.
Vacations afford us all kinds of terrific job-related benefits. They help relieve stress, increase creativity, avoid burnout, promote health, improve overall well-being and strengthen bonds. Taking a healthy
amount of time away from daily life stresses can afford you time to recharge and return to work
rejuvenated, and in position to better manage daily opportunities and challenges.
To help you further understand how important vacations are, we asked fellow Chamber members to
detail the many benefits of “Me Time!”
CALLED TO ACTION
MAGGIE C. SABATIER-SMITH, SPEAKER,
COACH, CATALYST FOR CHANGE
Why do some people fall into a must-work
rut? What harm can be done by not taking
lasting breaks from work?
As a Leadership Coach, I often see folks
trapped in an endless cycle of reactive behavior. Many suffer from: 1) a poorly defined
“Why?” Those that take the time to create a
personal life plan – a vision of what matters
most, have a standard to measure against. I’ve
never met anyone who strategically planned to
be a workaholic. I read somewhere, “You can’t
say no until you’ve already said yes.” Say
yes to what you want in life and the temptation to a must-work mentality will be simply
that, a temptation and not a reality 2) a poorly
defined business plan. Strategic leaders plan
for success and build in contingency plans
for the tough times. They build their plan
with their personal “why” in mind 3) poorly
defined client expectations. Clients need to
trust the quality of work as well as the timing
of delivery. Without a standard, we are often
trapped into last-minute changes that may
soon become the standard clients expect.
Change your perspective; change your results.
When we take time out for breaks we allow our
body, mind and spirit to refuel. Without it, we
put our health, the health of our relationships
and business/career at risk.
Moving YOU up the priority list includes planning
pockets of time to refresh, renew and restore
your body, mind and spirit. Why not YOU? Moving your business/career/clients up the priority
list may involve taking “personal development”
vacations. Investing in your personal development yields a guaranteed return. Reignite the
fire of your client offerings! Spiritual renewal is
one of my favorite time-out goals. Whether you
participate in a planned retreat or just simply
take time to be alone with God, take the time.
Your faith matters; know what you believe. It’s
a time to listen and become clearer on your life
purpose. I often say, “Someone is waiting for
you to show up in the fullness of your calling.”
Take time to seek that inner wisdom.
What types of vacations are best to ensure that
one returns to the workplace feeling refreshed,
rejuvenated and ready to conquer any challenge?
Best vacation: the one you need at that time.
Whether it be a three week “holiday” as my
cousin who lives in England often takes, or
just a day off… you can accomplish the same
objective. The next best: debt-free! The stress of
paying it off may very well negate the benefits.
Like the one you’re with! Make sure to travel with
someone you like, who has similar activities in
mind. A spontaneous vacation for you may be extremely stressful for your travel companion. Clear
up expectations before you travel so that everyone
can enjoy their time away. Vacations can take you
away geographically or simply away from day-today work environment. I remember a three-day
weekend where my husband and I rented a condo
30 minutes away. Our vacation started in our
driveway when Paul put on his straw hat – a vacation symbol for us and one of the best time-outs
we’ve ever had. Vacations begin in your mind. You
choose to have a good time and you plan around
that. You anticipate what must be covered in your
absence and communicate clearly to all involved.
You take as much time as you need to unwind
from the day-to-day and give yourself permission
to enjoy it. Final tip: just do it!
Called to Action has been a Chamber Bronze Elite
Member since 2012. Contact the company at
(863) 603-9048 or email Maggie Sabatier-Smith
at [email protected]. Visit the
company’s website at www.calledtoaction.com.
TRAVENTOURS EVENTS &
EXCURSIONS, INC.
ANNE ALFORD
Why do some people fall into a must-work rut?
What harm can be done by not taking lasting
breaks from work?
Personally, I am a control freak and have found that
most business owners have the same mindset. We
believe that if we don’t work then something might
not get done or we can lose potential business.
That makes it really hard to even take a weekend
day off, much less a longer planned vacation.
However, working that many hours causes us to be
overwhelmed and tired and will set us up to make
mistakes or miss things that ordinarily would be
second nature. Burn out is inevitable and we are
forced to step away. Planned breaks help to allow
your mind and body to slow down so you can
work more efficiently and not completely burn out.
(Continued on page 4)
Locally Owned & Operated for 40 Years
When is the right time for people to plan
vacations? What should be the goal of these
vacations?
Simple answer: the right time to plan vacations
is before you need them. You schedule them
in your calendar just as you would any other
important appointment. On the other hand,
spur-of-the-moment time-outs can bring an
unexpected playful element into your life.
Page 3
I NEED A VACATION!
Presidential Postings
“The first responsibility of a leader is to
define reality. The last is to say Thank
You. In between, the leader is a servant.”
--- Max DePree
The quote above pretty much sums up what inspired my decision to
step down as your President & CEO to assume a different role with the
Chamber that I love so dearly. I have been blessed to have worked for
this great organization for the past 24 years -- literally almost half of
Tammy C. Bracewell my life -- and I am thankful that I am able to continue to contribute to
it while also taking some much needed time with my family.
President & CEO
The decision was not an easy one, but, to be quite honest, it feels good now that I have made
it. This is the best of both worlds for me as I will be able to take a step back to enjoy my
grandchildren, but will still remain responsible for special projects for the Chamber. Among
those special projects is the management of FACP (Florida Association of Chamber
Professionals), which is a statewide entity that the Brandon Chamber has led for the past three
years. In addition, I will continue to work on the Chamber’s publications, which takes my
career here full circle, as the first position I held with the Chamber in 1989 was the Communications Manager responsible for publications.
I am grateful to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for understanding my
desire to make this change and, more importantly, for their willingness to allow me to
determine my level of continued involvement.
Thank you to each and every one of you for the support that you have given to me and I thank
you in advance for the continued support that I know you will give to Laura Simpson, as she
assumes the the role of President & CEO.
TRAVENTOURS EVENTS &
EXCURSIONS, INC.
(Continued from Page 3)
When is the right time for people to plan vacations?
What should be the goal of these vacations?
In order to get better rates, the farther out you plan the
better – at least a year in advance. Never plan at the last
minute. The goal should be to relax and focus on the
things that are most important in life – your family, not
your job.
What types of vacations are best to ensure that one
returns to the workplace feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to conquer any challenge?
A vacation where you can truly relax and unplug. Turn
off the phone, internet, Facebook, text messages…..
have a plan in place to know where you will stay, eat,
and play so you don’t have to be concerned the entire
vacation about “what do we do next” or “how much
more money is this going to cost?” Be prepared and
educated before you leave!
Traventours Events & Excursions, Inc. has been a
Chamber Bronze Elite Member since 2010. Contact
the company at (813) 651-3474 or email Anne Alford
at [email protected]. Visit the company’s
website at www.traventours.com.
Thank you to all of the incredible staff members whom I have had the pleasure of working with
for all of these years.
Thank you to my family for your understanding all of these years that working at a Chamber is
not an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.
Last, but certainly not least, thank you for allowing me to serve.
Periodicals Postal Paid at Brandon, FL
and at additional mailing offices
(USPS 482 670)
SILVER ELITE MEMBERS
Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.
ClubLink Corporation
G. Fried Flooring America
Platinum Bank
Rasmussen College
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Electric Co./TECO People’s Gas
Triton Care, Inc.
Winthrop Retail, LLC
Want your business to be highlighted as
an Elite Member? It’s easy to upgrade and
reap the benefits and savings!
Ask a member of the Chamber staff for
more information or visit the Chamber’s
website at www.brandonchamber.com!
Page 4
Published Bi-Monthly each Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., and Dec. by
THE GREATER BRANDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
330 Pauls Drive, Ste. 100, Brandon, Florida 33511-4801 • (813) 689-1221
[email protected] • www.brandonchamber.com • www.brandondirectory.com
POSTMASTER:
Please send address changes to:
Brandon Business, 330 Pauls Dr., Ste. 100, Brandon, FL 33511-4801
Board of Directors
Chairman..............................................................................................Darren Denington
Chairman-Elect...................................................................................... Tony Del Castillo
Secretary/Treasurer..............................................................................Michael Matthews
Immediate Past Chair....................................................................................... Bob Bivins
President..........................................................................................Tammy C. Bracewell
Board Representative on Executive Committee....................................................Rick Rios
Consulting Attorney.......................................................................................Randy Wolfe
Rufus Ashby • Liz Brewer • Roz Creager • Bland Eng • Mike Floyd • Commissioner Ken Hagan
Amy Marsh • Jennifer Murphy • Chris Myers • Melissa Poage • Dr. Carlos Soto
government gambit
One of the most important roles that The Greater Brandon Chamber of
Commerce plays for its members is following public policy that could have
an impact on local business and residents. This includes local issues that are
being addressed by the County Commission and state related issues being
addressed by the Florida Legislature. As a resident of Brandon you need to
keep up to date on issues that could impact our community. One great way to
do that is to become a member of the Chamber’s Government and Economic
Advisory Council. This group meets once a month and has a number of
excellent guest speakers including elected officials.
The Council recently held its Chamber’s Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon on
Wednesday, May 29 at the Embassy Suites-Tampa/Brandon. State Senator
Tom Lee, State Representative Jake Raburn, State Representative Dan
Raulerson and State Representative Ross Spano were all in attendance to
provide their insights and to share updates on session outcomes.
During the 2013 session, which came to a close on Friday, May 3, the Florida
Legislature passed a number of major reforms but also left a few major issues
unresolved. This session the Florida Legislature introduced 1,848 pieces of
legislation and passed 286 bills. Although the House and Senate could not
come to an agreement on two major issues, Medicaid expansion and pension
reform, they did successfully come together in agreement on ethics reform,
elections reform, economic development funding, and passed a $74 billion
state budget.
“This year’s session and budget were a huge win for our state,” reported
Representative Jake Rayburn. “With an emphasis on education and economic
development the future is bright. We were successful in passing legislation
that will open up opportunities for career and technical education in our state.
By placing more emphasis on career and technical education and industry
certifications, high school graduates can be ready for the job marketplace.
This will be a major boost for our state’s economy.”
The loss from organized retail crime is staggering! Industry
experts estimate national losses of up to $30 billion
annually. This year, Representative Spano passed HB
1173 Related to Organized Retail Theft, which will allow
prosecutors and law enforcement to better crack down on
organized retail theft.
“Having stronger options in charging and prosecuting
these operations will protect both businesses and the consumers who
ultimately pay for this loss,” Representative Spano said.
Representative Dan Raulerson with support from Senator Tom Lee
successfully passed House Bill 183, which aims to help encourage
redevelopment in blighted areas in our community.
“We were fortunate to work with Senator Lee on this initiative in
Tallahassee and to have his support on this important piece of
legislation,” said Representative Raulerson. “Our hope is that local
governments, together with local businesses, will use this bill to work
with developers and invest in making community redevelopment areas
economically stronger and more beautiful regions in our community.”
Events such as these are great opportunities to come learn about the
activities at the State and local level as well as how these issues will
impact the Greater Brandon Community and more importantly you as a
business owner, employer, or employee.
Please mark your calendar for the next scheduled Council meeting:
Monday, June 10, 2013 (4:00 p.m. at GBCC, 330 Pauls Dr., Brandon).
Or to receive an invite to the next Council meeting, please contact Laura
Simpson at (813) 689-1221, Ext. 8821 or email her at
[email protected].
A Touch of Wellness
Networking Social
Wednesday, June 12
Thursday, June 6
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
at A Touch of Wellness
915 Oakfield Dr., Ste. A, Brandon
Light hors d’oeuvres, Happy Hour Drink Specials,
Socializing with other YP Brandon Members
YP Brandon Members FREE
$5 for guests & potential members
RSVP
Required
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
at Hilton Garden Inn
10309 Highland Manor Dr., Tampa
A networking lunch for all YP and Brandon Chamber members.
Each individual will have the opportunity to
speak about their business and
“Straight Up” ask for lead introductions.
Annual Sponsors:
Sponsorships available for all YP Brandon Events!
For more information, please contact: Suzanne at (813) 689-1221, Ext. 8836 or [email protected]
Register for events at www.brandonchamber.com.
A Touch of Wellness
813-689-7799
Providing Superior Massage
Therapy
in Brandon and the entire
Tampa Bay area
Page 5
Ambassador of the month
Name: Robert L. Young
Title & Company: Associate Tax and Retirement
Solutions DBA The Business Barons
How long have you been a Chamber Ambassador? What do you enjoy most
from serving as an Ambassador and why? I joined the GBCC in January 2013
and became a Chamber Ambassador that month. I enjoy the opportunities
being an Ambassador offers to be active and involved in the local business
community.
What is unique and/or interesting about your
business? The uniqueness of The Business
Barons is that it provides a framework for my
three lines of business. Legal Shield, Lyoness
cashbackcard, and Economic Recovery Group.
I work with small to medium size enterprises offering multiple
technological platforms to promote growth, retain clients, comply
with regulations, motivate employees, and enhance profits.
Who is the most influential person in your life and why? My first year of
teaching exposed me to three people who have influenced my life. One was a
mentor and fellow teacher who was truly a talented educator who taught me
that there are no bad kids but there are inappropriate responses. Second is
an ancient Zen statement; when the student is ready, the teacher will appear
Third is Mr. Rodgers whose underlying belief is that children long to be loved,
I have found that these three statements not only apply to education, but to all
of life’s endeavors.
What are your business challenges & successes? The excitement
of being an entrepreneur is the challenges. My most formidable
challenges are motivation and persistence. Success is achieved by
doing just a little bite each and every day that adds up over time. The
challenge is doing something to achieve your goals on a daily basis.
What are your interests and hobbies? I enjoy living history, involvement in
politics, interior design, and landscaping.
What is your favorite quote? Be a Baron, grow your business, live your
dream today.
Special Thank You to our wonderful
sponsors and door prize
contributors.
Best Taste Winner
Cheddars Casual Cafe’
Best Dessert Winner
Bahama Breeze
Best Taste Runner Up
Square 1 Burgers
Best Dessert Runner Up and
Best Booth Runner Up
Village Inn
Brandon Travelworld
Brown’s Trophies, Inc.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chick-fil-A at Lake Brandon Village
Everest University
Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel and Home
Interiors
Global Empire Attitude Radio
Hobbytown USA
New Horizons Group Homes, Inc.
Hunt Family Dental Care
Massage Heights
Nova Southeastern University
NPI, Inc.
Osprey Observer
Send Out Cards
Southwest Florida College
Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan
Association
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Electric Company/TECO Peoples
Gas
The Waiting Game Publication
Upper Cervical Health Center of Brandon
Village Inn
Congratulations to all of the
winners and thank you to the
exhibitors and attendees!
Best Booth Winner
Tampa Bay Times
The Perfect Place...
For Meeting and
Greeting Your Clients!
‡ 6HDUFKIRUDYDLODEOHMREV
‡ 5HFHLYHDXWRPDWLFQRWLÀFDWLRQVRIQHZMREPDWFKHV
‡ &UHDWHXSORDGSURIHVVLRQDOUHVXPHVDQGOHWWHUV ‡ 7DNHDQGVDYHVNLOODVVHVVPHQWV
‡ 3RVW\RXUUHVXPHIRUHPSOR\HUVWRYLHZ
‡ 0DLQWDLQUHFRUGVRQHPSOR\HUVWKDWLQWHUHVW\RX
Live in Pinellas County? 9LVLWwww.worknetpinellas.orgRUFDOO(727) 524-4344
Live in Hillsborough County? 9LVLWwww.workforcetampa.comRUFDOO(813) 930-7400
WorkNet Pinellas and Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers listed may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
Page 6
From $400
per month
inclusive!
Class A Office Space • Includes meeting room usage
Call 689-1221 more information
Member Spotlight
Name: Scott Tellinghuisen
Title & Company: President of
Green House Mortgage
Nature of Business: Mortgage
Origination Company specializing in all residential loan
programs for refinancing and
purchase.
Years with Company: 8
What is unique or special about your business and
the products and services you offer? It’s not so
much the products that we offer as being special because mortgages and the companies that offer them
are so many. Yet it’s the approach in which we offer
them. I’m very opposed to a call center type mortgage
company that is required to close leads handed to
them. I’ve found that rarely is it what’s best for the
borrower. We want to sit down with them, spend
some time and educate the borrower and give a full
analytical approach of what they want and then what’s
the best fit for them as a loan. If this is accomplished
then they are better situated in their financial journey.
We just helped a couple in Valrico refinance their
mortgage strategy to help them save $150 a month
and pay their loan off in less than 15 years. The kicker
is they are not even 40 yet! For more information
about available services, please attend the Real Estate
Right Decisions Seminar that I am co-presenting on
June 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chamber
Brandon’s Bank
for Businesses
& Professionals
Our advisory board has strong roots in our local
community. Our officers are also well connected
in the area and are uniquely able to assist clients’
needs beyond banking.
We are especially qualified to serve the unique needs
of owner-managed businesses, law firms, medical
practices, CPA firms and other professionals.
Brandon Division Advisory Board:
(left to right) Boyd W. Burley,
Michael M. Fencel, Barbara R. Schwabe,
Roger A. Rivard, David L. Newberry,
Charles C. Colwill, Thomas A. “Tom” Lee
and Brandon Division Advisory Board
Chairman Richard H. Eatman (seated)
What markets do you serve? Currently just the whole
state of Florida
What are your business challenges and successes? Challenges are retooling, if you will, the majority
outlook of the loan advisor and the industry itself
because of the real estate meltdown. Our success
also comes from afore mentioned and our philosophy in doing just that – to educate and show people
we really do care because of locality with them and
the time we can spend with each unique borrower in
meeting their mortgage needs.
What is your involvement with the Chamber and/or
other organizations? Green House Mortgage only
joined the Chamber in January 2013 as a Platinum
Member. We’ve been able to co-sponsor one of the
Coffee Clubs and attend various events so far. However, it is the goal to become more and more involved
within the Brandon Community as time goes on so
people become familiar with who we are and what
we stand for. Also in originating loans in the Brandon
area we are able to get local title companies and
insurance companies with the chamber involved as
well. So, it really becomes a win/win scenario for all
of us and this is where true growth in our community
starts to blossom.
How did you get started in your current career? I
knew a few friends and acquaintances of mine who
were loan consultants. So I got started with them and
a company in 2003 that no longer exists. From there,
the rest as they say is history.
David E. Brown
Senior Vice President
Office Executive
Brandon Division Office
1217 Oakfield Drive at Pauls Drive
998-2660
What advice would you give to someone
starting out in your field? I would tell them
to become a true student of their role in this
industry. A sponge if you will. I see too many
people looking to join a company that hands
them leads and spoon feed. That’s not learning
how to really originate loans. Unfortunately,
when the melt down came in 2008, those were
the first to mass exodus. It is extremely crucial
to learn everything you can about this business
and then create balance. If one can do this then
they will be one of the few who obtains true
fulfillment - one who can weather any storm.
Ultimately I’d tell them to work for Green House
Mortgage because It Pays to Go Green.
www.bankoftampa.com
Member FDIC
LUNCH. DINNER.
LATE NIGHT.
AT ENTRANCE OF BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL.
Page 7
kudos & COMMUNITY INFO
Brandon Sports
& Aquatic Center
CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
and nominated for
non-profit of the
year!
Only G. Fried:
™ Can promise that no carpet we remove will end up in a landfill
š Guarantees installation
› Moves your furniture
NO WONDER WE’RE RATED BEST.
THE 2012
SMALL
BUSINESS
OF THE YEAR
AWARD 2012
LONGBOAT KEY
CHAMBER
Florida’s leader in comprehensive
carpet reclamation.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INTERIORS SINCE 1930.
facebook.com/FlooringAmericaTampa
G. Fried Tampa | 813-628-9630 | 9329 Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619
G. Fried Sarasota | 941-921-7704 | 4608 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
GFriedFA.com | Mon-Fri 9am-7pm | Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 12-4pm
Connecting Communities.
Empowering Business.
For more than a century, we’ve continued our commitment to connect
communities and empower the businesses that serve them. For enterprising
solutions that give your business the power to succeed, connect to your
community and customers with our growing Tribune family of products.
An edition of The Tampa Tribune
Advertising: 813-627-4771 Circulation: 813-874-2863 News: 813-259-7479
Page 8
It was a blast helping Brandon Sports & Aquatic
Center celebrate its Golden Anniversary serving
our area’s youth through sporting events and kids
programs. During a recent celebration event, current
Chamber Chair, and Service With Style and Copper
Bell Café – Riverview’s Darren Denington presented
a plaque of recognition to BSAC executive director
Chuck Burgess. Additionally, it’s wonderful to share
that BSAC will be recognized as a finalist for a Tampa
Bay Business Journal 2013 Nonprofit of the Year
Award during a luncheon June 6! This award annually
recognizes area businesses that are fiscally responsible and accountable with regard to program outcomes. For information about BSAC – and to inquire
about its 2013 summer camp – call (813) 689-0908
or visit the organization’s website: www.mybsac.org.
MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE
EARNS CHARTERED
ADVISOR FOR SENIOR
LIVING® (CASL®)
DESIGNATION
Congratulations to Snively
Insurance Agency, State
Farm Insurance Company
Financial Services Representative Hank Mart who
earned the Chartered Advisor for Senior Living®
(CASL®) professional designation from The American
College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Candidates for the CASL®
designation must complete a minimum of five
courses and 10 hours of supervised examinations.
They must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics
requirements. The CASL® program is considered
the most comprehensive curriculum available for
financial advisors interested in effectively serving the
unique financial needs of seniors. Hank’s mission
is to help people manage the risks of everyday life,
recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.
He provides families and business owners with
assistance in building their financial freedom. He has
the skills, knowledge and experience required to help
his clients meet their financial goals.
BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383 HOSTING FLAG
DAY CEREMONY SUNDAY JUNE 16
Come out and enjoy a traditional Flag Day Ceremony
hosted by Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 (800
Centennial Lodge Dr., Brandon). The event takes
place at 2:00 p.m., everyone including military
veterans, families, and community members are
encouraged to attend the ceremony. The lodge is
excited about continuing to share the message of our
flag to the future leaders of our great country – our
youth. For additional information or any questions
please feel free to contact Brandon Elks Lodge at
(813) 685-6469. Visit the organization’s website at
www.brandonelks.org.
Congratulations,
Class of 2013
Janak Amin
Annette Bilyeu Shannon Carlton Nick Dorsch Alison Fraga
Allan Gregory Siena Hersh Kristen Kerr Irma Lawrence Joe Maxwell Scott McIntosh Eduardo Mendoza Chris Myers Michele Nagy Scott Patterson Scott Robinson Melissa Rodriguez Seth Ronchetti I. Allen Rumberg Melissa Salvo Dipa Shah Alex Sheffield Mark Stevenson Pamela Taylor Rev. Kim Uchimura Tara Vegel Kevin Wrobel Hillsborough County Sheriff’s
Office
Tampa Bay Times
Osprey Observer
Genghis Grill
Community Member
Moon Law Group, P.L.
Melissa Snively State Farm
Insurance
The Regent
Tampa Electric Company/
TECO Peoples Gas
Manpower
The Crossing Church
WorldPay Merchant Processing
ACE Heating & Cooling
Southwest Florida College
Environmental Compliance
Services, Inc.
A Touch of Wellness
George’s Mower Service, Inc.
The Rack-Sushi Bar & Billiards
Lounge
Insurance & Financial Advisors
Mkg., Inc.
COX Electric
Shah Law Group, PLLC
Tampa Bay Rays, LTD
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Manpower
The Well
YMCA-Campo/Fishhawk YMCA
Wrobel Accounting
Residential and Commercial
Are you ready for Hurricane season?
No office, No power,
No problem!
Contact us today to learn how this is
possible at 813.699.5356
Page 9
Greater Brandon
Chamber of Commerce presents
Discover Tuscany
featuring 6 nights at One Hotel in Tuscany
Highlights
ͻϲEŝŐŚƚƐŝŶKŶĞ,ŽƚĞůŝŶdƵƐĐĂŶLJ
ͻϭEŝŐŚƚŝŶZŽŵĞ
ͻ&ůŽƌĞŶĐĞŝƚLJdŽƵƌ
ͻ^ƚĂƚƵĞŽĨĂǀŝĚ
ͻ'ŝŽƩŽ͛ƐĞůůdŽǁĞƌĂŶĚĂƉƟƐƚĞƌLJ
ͻĂƐŝůŝĐĂŽĨ^ƚ͘&ƌĂŶĐŝƐ
ͻ^ĂŶ'ŝŵŝŐŶĂŶŽ
ͻ^ŝĞŶĂ
ͻKƌǀŝĞƚŽ
ͻZŽŵĞ
KƉƟŽŶĂůdŽƵƌƐ
ͻŚŝĂŶƟZĞŐŝŽŶ
ͻŝŶƋƵĞdĞƌƌĞΘĂƌƌĂƌĂ
ͻ>ƵĐĐĂΘWŝƐĂ
Inclusions
ͻZŽƵŶĚͲƚƌŝƉŝƌĨĂƌĞ&ƌŽŵdĂŵƉĂ;dWͿ
ͻŝƌůŝŶĞ&ƵĞů^ƵƌĐŚĂƌŐĞƐͬ&ĞĞƐ
ͻŝƌĞƉĂƌƚƵƌĞdĂdžĞƐͬ&ĞĞƐ
ͻ&ŝƌƐƚůĂƐƐĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶƐ
ͻϵDĞĂůƐ͗ϳƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚƐΘϮŝŶŶĞƌƐ
ͻWƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůdŽƵƌƐĐŽƌƚ
ͻDŽƚŽƌĐŽĂĐŚdƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ
ͻĚŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐƉĞƌ/ƟŶĞƌĂƌLJ
ͻ^ŝŐŚƚƐĞĞŝŶŐƉĞƌ/ƟŶĞƌĂƌLJ
ͻĂŐŐĂŐĞ,ĂŶĚůŝŶŐ
9 days
October 18, 2013
Tour Pricing
$2999* ƉĞƌƉĞƌƐŽŶͬĚŽƵďůĞ
$650ƐŝŶŐůĞƐƵƉƉůĞŵĞŶƚ
ΎWůĞĂƐĞƐĞĞŝƟŶĞƌĂƌLJĨŽƌĚĞƚĂŝůƐĂŶĚƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ
Accommodations
ͻϲEŝŐŚƚƐDŽŶƚĞĐĂƟŶŝͲ,ŽƚĞůĚƵĂΘZĞŐŝŶĂĚŝ^ĂďĂ
ͻϭEŝŐŚƚZŽŵĞͲ>Ă'ƌŝīĞ,ŽƚĞů
/ƟŶĞƌĂƌLJĂŶĚŚŽƚĞůƐĂƌĞƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŽĐŚĂŶŐĞ
For more information contact:
'ƌĞĂƚĞƌƌĂŶĚŽŶŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ
ƩŶ͗dĂŵŵLJƌĂĐĞǁĞůůͻ;ϴϭϯͿϲϴϵͲϭϮϮϭ
ϯϯϬWĂƵů͛ƐƌŝǀĞ͕^ƵŝƚĞϭϬϬͻƌĂŶĚŽŶ͕&>ϯϯϱϭϭ
ĞŵĂŝů͗ƚďƌĂĐĞǁĞůůΛďƌĂŶĚŽŶĐŚĂŵďĞƌ͘ĐŽŵ
AMBASSADOR ANNIVERSARY BRIGADE HITTING THE STREETS AND SAYING “THANKS!”
Thank you to Participating Ambassadors:
Paul Sabatier-Smith, Deb Long, Karen Ayers, Charlene McPherson, Teri Nakamura and Jason Ferger
10 Year Anniversary
Genesis Title Company
Mr. Ron Decelles, President
1140 Kyle Wood Ln.,
Brandon
(813) 643-8002
Page 10
5 Year Anniversary
W. A. George Upholstery
Mr. William A. George, Jr.
10416 Bloomingdale Ave.,
Riverview
(813) 626-4980
Ribbon cuttings
Thank you to our Ambassadors: Deb Long, Teri Nakamura,
Cora Ligon, Bob Young, Bonnie Tekampe,
Karen Ayers, Candice Alford, Doreen Patterson, Kerry Silva,
Jason Ferger, Diana Niles, Linda Cameron, Paul Sabatier-Smith,
Dean Jacobson, Sanjay Anderson and Charlene McPherson
Wok Chi USA, LLC
2420 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon
(813) 315-9877
C & C Seafood Market
717 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon
(813) 681-7000
Canine Cabana
9708 Carr Rd., Riverview
(813) 672-9663
Daddy Scrubs
Westfield Brandon (Kiosk in
front of new play area)
(813) 600-7841
Great Clips
3476 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.,
Valrico
(813) 655-2828
Opened a new business? Moved to a new location?
Had a major remodel?
Let us schedule a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate -complete with the big scissors and your photo in a future issue of
The Brandon Business Monthly!
Contact your Member Engagement Leader -Jamie or Denise -- at 689-1221 or via email at
[email protected] or [email protected] to schedule your Ribbon Cutting Celebration.
UNDERWATER?
We Can Help.
SALE - $500 Move-In!!!
FREE
FREE Month
To
Use of
First
Month!
Month
Rental
Do you owe more than your house is worth?
Call us today and see if HARP can help you!
Truck for
Move-In!
813-301-1111
Mon-Fri 9-7 + Sat 8-5 + Sun 10-3
www.storNmore.com
+RPH$IIRUGDEOH5HÀQDQFH3URJUDP
• No Appraisal Needed
• In Home Appointments & Closings
• Unlimited Loan Value
AbsoluteBestMortgage.com
813-732-3155
NMLS#892958
Listen to us on:
&DOOQRZWRJHWTXDOLÀHG
or E-mail: [email protected]
Page 11
Welcome new Members • Joined in APRIL 2013
Advocare
Ms. Deonne Martinez
(813) 681-5902
Health & Nutrition Products
Invited to join by: Gina Faust
Famous Tate Electric Co.
Mr. Shawn Jolly
1015 E. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511-5255
(813) 598-6936
www.famoustate.com
Appliances-Sales & Service
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate
Nuviva Medical Weight Loss of
Brandon
Mr. Jimmy Barker
1602 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 101
Brandon, FL 33511-0827
(813) 345-4511
www.nuvivaweightloss.com/
weightlossclinics/brandon/
Weight Loss
Invited to join by: Dustie
Amatangelo
Bronze ELITE MEMBERS
G
A Caring Touch Skin Therapy, Inc.
AAA - The Auto Club Group
Acts 360
All American Air Conditioning and Appliance American Fundraising ServicesService
American School Partners
All American Title Insurance, Inc.
Ms. Tricia Campbell
Allied Home Companion Services, LLC
5009 Tampa West Blvd.
IIG Energy & Marketing
AlphaGraphics
Tampa, FL 33634-2414
(Les Vivats)
American Surveillance & Safety
(813) 481-2087
Mr. Eric Bassey
Amoroso Cabinets, Inc.
www.fundrus.net
2252 Kings Palace
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake
Fundraising
Riverview, FL 33578-2132
Pizza
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Invited to join by: Tammy Bracewell (305) 519-8912
Mr. Cole Kilen
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
www.IIGventures.com
859 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Barnacles
An Affair to Remember Catering,
Wine & Spirit Wholesaler
Brandon, FL 33511-6193
BayCare Health System
Inc.
Invited to join by: Jamie Reid/
(813) 689-8090
Brandon Glass & Mirror, Inc.
Mr. Kenneth Melton
Marques Stewart
www.papamurphys.com
Brandon Hyundai - Brandon Mitsubishi
3016 N. Highway 301, Ste. 300
Restaurants
Tampa, FL 33619-2268
Jenny Skincare
Brandon Open MRI
Invited to join by: Gina Faust/ Joe
(863) 206-5343
Ms. Jennifer Gutierrez
Breezy Bay Consignment
Maxwell
www.aatrinc.com
1209 Tech Blvd., Ste. 101
Brownstone Wealth Management-Rich Strehl
Catering
Tampa, FL 33619-7862
PKG Medication Solutions
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Invited to join by: Dustie
(305) 798-1797
Ms. Jennifer Miller
Burr & Forman, LLP
Amatangelo
Skin Care
(813) 716-1210
Called To Action
Invited to join by: Dustie
Health & Wellness
Bond Jewelers
Camden Royal Palms
Amatangelo
Invited to join by: Denise Reiter
Mr. Franki Brandt-Pethel
Celestar Corporation
Ms. Stacy Moses
Landstar Freight Broker Agent
Sakura Asian Cuisine
Chapman, Scheverle & Associates, P.A.
339 Brandon Town Center Dr.
Mr. Marques Stewart
Mr. Feng Ling Lin
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
Brandon, FL 33511-4771
Ms. Baneet K. Stewart
131 E. Bloomingdale Ave.
Coca-Cola Enterprises
(813) 685-2410
(813) 645-1247
Brandon, FL 33511-8102
Concierge Care-Tampa Bay
www.shopbondonline.com
Shipping
(813) 685-7888
Corn, Mary Beth, Attorney at Law
Jewelers
Invited to join by: Jamie Reid
www.brandonasiancuisine.com
Costco Wholesale
Jewelry Repair
Restaurants
Liz n Things Consignment
Courtesy Toyota
Invited to join by: Rick Rios
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate
Boutique
Cubed Media
Brandon Chiropractic Associates
Ms. Elizabeth Cureton
Scott J. Givens, P.A.
Discount Garage Doors, Inc.
Dr. Jeff Davis
3318 S. Kings Ave.
Mr. Scott Givens
Don’s Bay Area Painting, Inc.
Dr. Jackie Fullerton
Brandon, FL 33511-7347
1228 East 7th Ave.
Economic Recovery Group, LLC
Ms. Katie Mackey
(813) 324-8951
Tampa, FL 33605-3505
EKS Group, LLC
409 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Consignment Shops
(813) 397-3944
Embassy Suites Hotel-Tampa/Brandon
Brandon, FL 33511-7401
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate www.sjglegal.com
Florida Strawberry Festival
(813) 689-1883
Attorneys
Mackey Productions
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Physicians-D.C.-Chiropractic
Invited
to
join
by:
Ines
Applegate
Mr. Stuart Mackey
Glaser Family Medical Center PLLC
Invited to join by: Jamie Reid
(813) 699-0843
Sticky Spanish
Grime Kings Hard Surface Restoration, LLC
Crescent Crosstown Apartments
www.mackeyproductions.com Ms. Jessie Del Castillo
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union/Int’l HQ
Ms. Nicole Malloy
Video Productions
(863) 944-7495
Hawthorne Village Retirement Community
9712 Bosque Creek Cir.
Invited to join by: Denise Reiter/ www.stickyspanish.com
Heart of HR Shared Services
Tampa, FL 33619-5015
Katie Mackey
Language Instruction
(813) 304-2334
Invited to join by: Tony Del Castillo Hillsborough Title of Brandon, LLC
Major’s Motor Works, LLC
Holiday Inn Express-Brandon
www.crescentcrosstown.com
Mr. Warren H. Whiting
Total Insight Screening, Inc.
Hooters
Apartments
2401 Stonehill Ave.
Ms. Staci Laird
Horses First, Inc.
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate
Valrico, FL 33594-4781
(813) 708-0007
Infotect Design Solutions
(813) 436-4160
www.tiscreening.com
Interactive Education Academy
www.majorsmotorworks.com
Background Screening
Keys & Coakley, Attorneys at Law
Driving Instruction
Invited to join by: Internet
1st Year Member Networking
Kosan, Richard R., Esq.
on Tuesday, June 4 at 8 AM
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate United Healthcare Medicare
Liberty National Insurance
Solutions
Open to Members
Manpower
who joined between
Mr. Henry J. Fernandez
!
March ‘12 and June ‘13.
Martin’s Jewelers of Brandon
ATE
D
Ms. Bea Ortiz
W
Bring plenty of marketing
NE
MetroPCS
9009
Corporate
Lake
Dr.,
Ste.
200
materials.
Mimi’s Cafe
Tampa, FL 33634-2365
Held in the GBCC Upstairs Lobby.
Minuteman Press
(813) 890-6205
Muffins by
We Appreciate
Moon Law Group, P.L.
Insurance-Health
Our Members!
Invited to join by: Ines Applegate
Page 12
Bronze ELITE MEMBERS (cont.)
Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD., P.A.
Nuviva Medical Weight Loss of Brandon
Office Depot
Office Depot #107
PRIDE Enterprises
Principal Financial Group/Rick Lewis
R. Michael DeLoach, P.A.
Rapid Refill
Refrigeration Construction Services
Sandler Training
Savage Consulting
Shapes Total Fitness
Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Simpson Air
Sisters Real Estate Services
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Snarly Dog Moto, LLC
Sosa Law Office, P.A.
Staybridge Suites-Sabal Park
Tampa Bay E.N.T.
Tampa General Medical Group
Tampa 1 Technology Solutions
The Learning Experience - Academy of Early
Education (TLE FishHawk)
The Park At Bay Plaza
The Rack - Sushi Bar & Billiards Lounge
The Village Early Learning Center
The Wound Healing Institute
Traventours Events & Excursions, Inc.
Turner Cole Company Real Estate Services
Twin Gators Business Services, Inc.
United Healthcare Medicare Solutions
Upper Cervical Health Center of Brandon
USA Mobile Drug Testing of
W. Central Florida
Valley View Garden Homes
Vistage Florida
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./Bloomingdale
Watts, Dawson & Associates, Inc.
Wellness and Weightloss of Tampa
Wells Law Group
Wilder Corporation Properties
Windsor Club at Legacy Park
Women’s Care Florida Bay Area OB/GYN
WorldPay Merchant Processing
You Fit Health Clubs
“Thank You” to our Renewing Members • APRIL 2013
40 Years
Odiorne Insurance Agency
36 Years
Ken Foster, Inc.
28-34 Years
Battle & Edenfield, P.A.
Covanta Energy Group, Inc.
Flags Unlimited
Grable Plumbing Co.
Oakfield Lanes of Brandon, Inc.
Ted’s Septic Tanks, Inc.
21-27 Years
American Prof. Pest Control Services, Inc.
Brandon Hearing Centers, Inc.
Clarke Automotive Systems
Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon
Ed’s Aluminum, LLC
Gulf Coast Air Systems, Inc.
Hillsborough Community College
Long Tire & Auto Service Center
Schwabe Benefits Group
Stephen G. Connett, C.P.A., P.A.
Watts, Dawson & Associates, Inc.
7-13 Years (continued)
Pinecrest Printing, Inc.
Re/Max Realty Unlimited/Steve Lavoie
Rich Glorioso
St. Stephen Catholic Church & School
Women’s Health & Wellness
YMCA-Campo/Fishhawk YMCA
1-6 Years
Beef O’Brady’s “The Original”
Breezy Bay Consignment
BubbaQue’s
Center State Bank at Fishhawk
Community Issues Council
D & I Home Buyers & Rentals, LLC
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Green Iguana Bar & Grill
Jerry’s Roofing of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Parkesdale Market
Principal Financial Group
Secondhand Savvy’s
Shingle Masters Roofing & Construction
Services, Inc.
Southern Technical College
The Wound Healing Institute
W.A. George Upholstery
Wells Law Group
Worldwide Express
Zipperer’s Funeral Home
14-20 Years
All American Air Conditioning and Appliance
Service
Bloomingdale Self Storage
Comfort Suites
Crawford Signs, Inc.
Fred’s Farmers Market Restaurant
Kosan, Richard R., Esq.
Rotary’s Camp Florida, Inc.
7-13 Years
Apostles Lutheran Church
Badcock Home Furnishings Center
Corporate and Continuing Education @ HCC
Cross Pest Control, Inc.
Cynthia Pinckney Ministries
First Baptist Church of Brandon
Florida West Coast Credit Union
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union/
Int’l HQ
Johnny Doan Plumbing Co., Inc.
John’s Air Conditioning and Heating
Lambert, Judy S., Attorney at Law
Massage Envy
Mimi’s Cafe
Chamber Membership Means Savings!
The Chamber’s Office Depot program helps you save money on the products you
use every day. With an average savings of 30% off the list price, why spend more than you have to?
Shop the 100 item “Most Popular Buy” list and get what you need for less. When you compare prices,
there’s no denying Office Depot can help you improve your bottom line. No sacrifices,
no minimums, no cards to lose. Visit www.BrandonChamber.com or call the Chamber for details!
Page 13
JUNE
Committee & Task Force
Meetings
Weds. 5
8:30 AM - Ambassadors’ Meeting
• GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
Tues. 11
8 AM - Small Business Programming
• GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
Weds. 12 8 AM - Military Affairs Council
3:45 PM - Neighborhood Accountability Board (NAB)
• GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
Mon. 17
4 PM - Government & Economic Advisory Council
• GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
Weds. 19 8 AM - Executive Committee
• GBCC Annex Library
Weds. 26 8 AM - Board of Directors Meeting
• GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
Working Smarter Workshop Series
at
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
330 Pauls Drive, Ste. 100, Brandon
All programs led by certified business counselors from
the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center (SBIC).
“Business Protection 101”
Tuesday, June 11 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are you ready for hurricane season?
What happens when your suppliers experience disasters?
In this workshop, you will learn the necessary steps to take in order
to prepare your business for a disaster and to reopen it after a disaster.
Sponsored by:
DINING DOLLARS cARD
Save Money, Enjoy Great Food,
Support Fellow Members,
And Have “Leftovers” In Your
Wallet!
Pick Up Your Dining
Dollars Card Today!
The Cards are Free -- thanks to our Dining
Dollars Sponsor, Focus Magazine -- and the
Savings are Plenty -- Thanks to our Many
Member Restaurants who have provided the
Incredible Discounts!
For more information or to register, please contact Suzanne at
689-1221, ext. 8836, or email [email protected].
Registration also available through the Hillsborough County Small
Business Information Center at 914-4028, ext. 62001, or
http://sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org.
FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING AVAILABLE!
Small Business Information
Center of Hillsborough County
Free SBIC Counseling available every Tuesday & Wednesday at the
Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, in the Professional Accounting
and Consulting Services, Inc. Library. Hours are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead for an appointment, 914-4028, ext. 62001.
Thurs., June 27, 11:45 A.M.
Now that you’ve joined, it’s time to get acquainted and discover everything the Chamber has to offer.
Our goal is to provide you with all of the right tools for you and your business or organization to succeed.
Please join us for a fun and informative introductory session for new members and representatives.
REAL ESTATE COALITION
All Chamber Members affiliated with the
real estate industry are invited to attend.
The coalition
meets on the
first Wednesday
of the month
at 8:30 a.m. at
the Chamber.
Call 689-1221
for details!
Page 14
(
the events to attend
Be there to promote your business!
JUNE
4
TUES: 1st Year Member Networking
GBCC Upstairs Lobby
5
WEDS: Real Estate Coalition
GBCC Upstairs Conference Room
6
THURS: YP Brandon Networking Social
A Touch Of Wellness
915 Oakfield Dr., Suite A, Brandon
12
FOCUS ON BUSINESS
and
When: June 27 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
What: Mix & Mingle with Community Business Leaders
Who: Everyone is Invited
Where: The Rack, 1025 W. Brandon Blvd.
8 AM
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
WEDS: Straight Up Networking Luncheon 11:45 AM
Hilton Garden Inn
10309 Highland Manor Dr., Tampa
13
THURS: Business After Hours
Rasmussen College
4042 Park Oaks Blvd., Tampa
14
FRI: EMPOWER Peer Networking Group
GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
5:30 PM
NEW DATE!
FRI: “Thank You, Tammy” Party
GBCC
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Brandon Alumni
Monthly Reunion
monthly Networking
18
20
Bonus:
Complimentary Appetizers • Drink Specials
Over $750 in Door Prizes
25
For more information 813.689.1221 or 813.707.8783
27
4:00 PM
TUES: Networking @ Noon
Nova Southeastern University
3632 Queen Palm Dr., Tampa
THURS: Winthrop to FishHawk Council Regions Bank/Winthrop
6019 Winthrop Commerce Ave., Riverview
TUES: Coffee Club Wound Healing Institute
205 S. Moon Ave., Brandon
THURS: From How to Wow
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce and
Focus Magazine
have come together to support local
businesses by creating the Brandon Cash Mob.
Support local
businesses & have
fun!
Interested in joining? Have questions?
Learn more and join at
www.thefocusmagazine.com/cashmob
NEXT HIT: June 4 at noon
Noon
Noon
8:00 AM
11:45 AM - 1 PM
Learn everything you need to know about your Chamber membership.
Open to New members and/or representatives, and to long-time
members who would like a refresher course about getting the most
from their membership. Lunch is provided.
GBCC TECO Energy Board Room
THURS: Focus on Business Networking The Rack
1025 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon
JOIN
THE
MOB
Noon
5:30 PM
Thursday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m.
A Touch of Wellness
915 Oakfield Dr., Ste. A YP So
5th An cial/
Brandon, FL
niversa
ry
(813) 689-7799
Friday, June 14 at Noon
Sakura Asian Cuisine
131 E. Bloomingdale Ave.
Brandon, FL
(813) 685-7888
Monday, June 10 at Noon
Orange Leaf Yogurt Shop
2494 W. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL
(813) 655-6366
Monday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Massage Heights
225 Brandon Town Center Dr.
Brandon, FL
(813) 689-5608
Thursday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m.
ECHO (New Pantry)
507 N. Parsons Ave. Multi- Cha
m
Brandon, FL
Event ber
(813) 685-0935
Thursday, June 27 at 9:15 a.m.
1st Care Medical Urgent Care
799 W. Lumsden Rd.
Brandon, FL
(813) 684-1199
Page 15
A FUN Way toPeer
putNetworking
Group
Lunch
Meeting
Your Business on the Map!
June 14, 2013
at Noon-2 p.m.
The Greater Brandon
Chamber of Commerce
330 Pauls Drive, Brandon
Call
2013
689-1221
FUN MAP!
• 3,000 copies
willBusiness
be distributed
Feature
Your
throughout Brandon
For
Ason $135
• PutAs
yourLow
business
the map,
Peer Networking Group
Organizational Lunch Meeting
November 2, 2012,
at 11:45am—1pm
with prices starting
Chamber of Commerce
as low as $135 330
Pauls Drive, Suite 100
Complimentary lunch will be served.
RSVP to
[email protected]
One of the most powerful tools ever used by successful people is a peer networking group. A peer networking group can help focus special energy on
your efforts, in the form of additional knowledge, resources and contacts. Together, we know more and can focus more energy than any one of us alone.
With this in mind, we are inviting you to join a group of your peers as we launch
a CEO Peer Network Group , called EMPOWER!
EMPOWER! is a group of CEOs, across industries, who come together to disseminate information, share self-directed meetings (with the use of a professional facilitator) regarding like interests and business needs, identify Chamber
and community resources to work together, and strategize issues related to
your position — ultimately strengthening the entire executive leadership within
our immediate area.
This group is reserved for a CEO or Owner/President of your business, which
must be a member of The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
RSVP or
Simpson, at
Contact Laura Simpson
fordirect
more questions
informationtoatLaura
[email protected].
[email protected] or 813-689-1221.
Greater Brandon
Sponsor
FISH HAWK • LITHIA At
• The
VALRICO
• BRANDON • SEFFNER EMPOWER!
• MANGO
• BOYETTE
Facilitated by
Brandon, FL 33511
Program of
A special keepsake
of the community!
A Community and Membership Guide from The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
For information or to participate,
guide for Residents & Newcomers alike, filled with
Call (813) 689-1221 or A
information about Lifestyle, Infrastructure, Lodging,
e-mail: [email protected]
Education, Wellness, Restaurants, Shopping and more!
New Edition Available July 2013
Sales Deadline June 18th
5,000 copies distributed to Hotels, Real Estate
offices, MacDill Air Force Base,
and Welcome Wagon
Direct mailed to over 1,800 Chamber Members
For information or to participate,
Contact The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
(813) 689-1221 or e-mail [email protected]
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce • 330 Pauls Drive, Ste. 100, Brandon, FL 33511
Available online @ brandonchamber.com