Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce - Noteworthy April 2023

GRCC Office:

6152 Delancey Station Street Suite 205

Riverview, FL 33578

www.riverviewchamber.com

813-234-5944

Office Hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fri. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

GRCC Staff

Greetings fellow Chamber Investors,

What is your Chamber Connection?

The power of Chamber connections directly affects not only local businesses, but private individuals within our communities! To share a personal experience, last month during a Chamber monthly luncheon, a new member was introduced and spoke about her business. I stopped by her office for a visit and was promptly worked in, had a full discussion with a practitioner, examined, and even given a discount! It was an absolutely amazing experience without a wait and without a time limit on the consultation. Of course the only negative was being diagnosed with shingles and sent home with 3 prescriptions.

Without the OEL Heating and Cooling, LLC, Chamber affiliations, I would not have known of this business. This is the power of Chamber connections on a personal level. You have at your fingertips a host of businesses to meet your every need, and if you are involved in the Chamber and its many opportunities, you will grow to know these business owners personally, just as they will grow to know you and your business.

Stay informed of the latest Chamber

and happenings

Ny'Kole "Nykki" Krivda, BSc., MBA-HRM President and Ceo

Debbie Kirkland Director of Investor Relations

Teri Perkins Administrative Services Manager

Tracy Wilson Engagement Specialist

Valerie McDonald Events Coordinator

Elizabeth Corn Events Assistant

Being a part of a Chamber of Commerce also offers the value of making connections with other members of your industry, allowing you to gain valuable knowledge about new trends, share insights, or give and receive mentorship. By identifying new opportunities, you increase your chance of entrepreneurial success.

Whether you run a small business or a large one, a strong network is essential to achieving the success you want. Make it a point to create those Chamber Connections - after all, that is why you are here!

Introducing New GRCC President/CEO

Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ny’Kole Krivda, BSc., MBA-HRM, has accepted the position of President/CEO. In partnership with our leadership, she will continue our organizational goals and enhance the efficiency and viability of our vision. In this role Ny’Kole will be responsible for the development and execution of the Chamber initiatives while ensuring that the overall administration and coordination of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce plans are in accord with the mission and values of the US Chamber.

Ny’Kole received a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Management from Nova Southeastern University. She continued her studies at NSU where she received her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management.

She and her husband successfully ran their own hospitality business where she handled business development, marketing, and human resources. She also received her Food Safety Manager Certification to ensure standards of safety and quality at the heart of the business.

Throughout her career, she has held several administrative positions including Dean of a nursing school, where she developed a resources center (ARCAcademic Resource Center) to assist academically struggling students. During her years of work in the post-secondary education system she has successfully navigated several accreditations from ARC-PA, ACCSC, ACICS, CCNE, etc.

Please join us in welcoming Ny’Kole to Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. Her office is located at 6152 Delancey Station Lane, Suite 205, Riverview, FL, 33578, and she can be reached at 813-234-5944, ext. 626.

Ny'Kole Krivda, BSc., MBA-HRM

GRCC Board of Directors

Chair of the Board

Tammy See OEL Heating & Cooling

Treasurer

Theresa Sharkey Your Pie

Past Chair

Michael Broussard The Flying Locksmiths

Jim Johnson Board Emeritus

Christian Beiter Preservation 1st Financial Group

Dave Boyle YMCA Camp Cristina

Jeff Campbell Lydansco Business Consulting Strategic Planning & Funding, LLC

Nikki Foster The Mosaic Company

Gabriel Mbulo Edward Jones

Kristi McCart McCart & Tesmer, P.A.

Phil Minden St. Joseph's Hospital-South

Dawn Myers Myers Law PA

Jason Newmyer AdventHealth-Riverview

Bill Short

Elena Westrop Charity Clothing Pickup

29th Annual GRCC Golf Tournament

On April 1, 2023, it was no joke as the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce hosted their 29th Annual Golf Tournament at Summerfield Crossings Golf Club in Riverview. This year’s April Fool’s Day themed event featured fun and shenanigans, amazing vendors, exciting raffle prizes, a rousing live auction, a silent auction hosted by Socially Funded, and concluded with dinner provided by Summerfield Crossings Golf Club.

The sunny day was perfect for players and non-players alike to visit the vendors set up near the Putting Contest. Among the vendor spots were American Water & Windows Cali Café Charity Clothing Pickup

Chick-fil-A Riverview Fairfield Inn and Suites Riverview Fishhawk Spartans

FruxPay High 5 Inc. LED Live Studio McCart & Tesmer, P.A.

Papa John’s Riverview Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC

Sam’s Club #4801 Riverview Tampa Bay Rum Society

Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q Your Pie.

Before the shotgun start there were many opportunities for the guests to purchase raffle tickets and game enhancements. The raffle prizes contained dozens of amazing baskets and other items donated by the generous members and friends of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. A continuously big hit is the Wagon of Cheer that was filled with over 25 bottles of liquor. GRCC Ambassadors and Board Members contributed top shelf liquors to create this bar stocking paradise that raised over $2,500.00 for the Chamber.

29th Annual GRCC Golf Tournament

Annually noted as the most anticipated moment of the day was the Bryan Hindman Electric Ball Drop. Bryan and Heather Hindman graciously donated their time and money to make this happen. This year Eros Dahl was the winner of the ball closest to the pin and claimed the $1,158.00 winnings, then generously donated a portion back to the Chamber.

Immediately following the Bryan Hindman Electric Ball Drop, representatives of the Marine Corps League performed Taps and presented an official shotgun salute to signal the beginning of the tournament. The 25 teams enthusiastically departed the clubhouse for the start of the games, many who were serious about winning the tournament and others who just wanted to have fun with their friends. All teams had the chance to use mulligans and yards of string to enhance their chances of winning. Ultimately, the Bryan Hindman Electric Team took first place in the Golf Tournament, with the Wackiest Team Photo Contest being won by Brandon Legal Team!

A grateful thanks to our beverage sponsor Riverview Mortgage for keeping us hydrated during the tournament. A HUGE thank you to Jason Blanchard and the Summerfield Crossings Golf Club for their hospitality and for welcoming us again for the 29th Annual Golf Tournament!

Many thanks to all those who made the tournament a success, and in particular our committee led by Christian Beiter of Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC and CoChair Dawn Myers of Myers Law, PA. Our top sponsors for the day included:

·LED Live Studio

·South State Bank

·Frux Pay

·Preservation 1st Financial Group

·Myers Law, PA

·The Mosaic Company

29th Annual GRCC Golf Tournament

29th Annual GRCC Golf Tournament

Are you interested in becoming an Ambassador?

Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber's primary liaison to Chamber members. Considered the goodwill arm of the Chamber, the Ambassador Team plays an essential role in member recruitment, communication, and retention. Each Ambassador is charged with conveying member needs, questions, and concerns to Chamber staff, keeping our Chamber in line with our members' desires. Each Ambassador makes a commitment to build lasting relationships with the community in order to build a loyal, committed membership base that will continue to support, participate, and invest in the Chamber.

If you are interested in being an Ambassador or would like more information, please contact Debbie today at (813) 234-5944 / Debbie@RiverviewChamber.com

29th Annual GRCC Golf Tournament

ThankYou!

Welcome New Investors!

Bank OZK (Riverview)

Michele Maynard and Brittany Petrie bankozarks.com

Boy Scouts of America

Catherine Eisenhart-Mora

tampabayscouting.org

Chill Cawfee - Valrico

Tom Quigley

chillcawfee.com

Coastal Catering

Adam Harris

coastalcateringflorida.com

Let There Be Rock

FL, LLC

Kevin Sitaras

Reliance Home Care Services, LLC

Aliya Ray

Primerica Financial Services

Joseph Brace

Primerica.com/jbrace

Riverview Smiles Dentistry

Everglades Dental Studio

Shweta Kokate

evergladesdentalstudio.com

Slapshots Air LLC

Kristen Goldhammer Slapshotsair.com

Are you getting the most of your Chamber membership? Get involved!

Chamber Happenings

Chamber hosts

MARCH FOOD MADNESS

Monthly Investor Meeting Luncheon

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their Monthly Investor Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the beautiful Winthrop Barn Theatre in Riverview. The month's meeting featured some of the food and beverage members of the Chamber, who offered guests samples of their delicious food!

Following the invocation by Pastor Craig Swartz of Redeemer Church, 2023 GRCC Chair of the Board, Tammy See, OEL Heating & Cooling, opened the meeting with a warm welcome. There were 34 renewing members who were recognized, and a wonderful welcome offered to the 31 new members who have joined GRCC! Ron Akers of FruxPay was recognized as Ambassador of the month.

Representatives of each of the restaurants greeted the crowd and spoke briefly about their establishments. Special guest Delanie Dennis, ASPCA "Kid of the Year", gave an inspiring speech regarding her amazing fund raising efforts, having raised over $61,000.00 for local animal rescues.

Providing the audio for the event was Doogie Entertainment, linens from Fancy That Speciality Linens, and photographs by Gerardo Luna Photographs.

Save the Date!

Join members and guests of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Membership Meeting Luncheon at the Winthrop Barn Theatre, featuring guests from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. This monthly event is always a GREAT networking opportunity!

Thank you to this month's meeting sponsor Watermelon Swim.

Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is excited to present

Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce’s (GRCC) launch of our new Leadership, Education, And Development (LEAD) program. Please join us as THEA takes the stage for a day of education, networking, and engagement centered around the world of transportation.

Join the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce for our 2023 Legislative Wrap

Up at The Regent. As the Florida Legislature's Session comes to a close, hear from key lawmakers on their experience this session, which bills passed, which did not, and the legislative impact on business.

LegacyInvestors Thank you Renewing Investors!

29Years

Resurrection Catholic Church

18Years

All American Title Insurance, Inc.

13Years

Sam's Club #4801 (Riverview)

11Years

Angel Foundation FL

Cox Law, PLLC

Freedom to Walk Foundation

OneBlood, Inc.

The Bridge of the Bay Community Church

Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale

10Years

St. Joseph's Hospital - South

RenewingInvestors

9Years

Bryan Hindman Electric LLC

Thrivent Financial

8Years

Krewe of the South Shore Marauders, Inc.

7Years

Olin Plumbing, Inc.

Paris Nails Studio LLC

RenewingInvestors

6Years

Accurate Health Plans

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

5Years

Jerry's Dockside Bar and Grill

Nothing Bundt Cakes

4Years

Fairfield Inn and Suites Riverview

Goodwill Industries - Suncoast, Inc.

Tessera of Brandon

The Learning Experience - Rivercrest

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

3Years

7-Eleven #35618B - Boyette @ McMullen

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Riverview

2Years

Eat Smart Healthy Vending

HOMM Real Estate Services, PLLC

LegalShield - Christina Nelson

O2B Kids

Sylvan Learning - Apollo Beach

1Year

Eye Candy Prints

PJ Christian's Cleaning Co.

Spectrum Business joined the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce in 2011. Spectrum Business is dedicated to providing superior Internet, phone, and TV services to small businesses across 41 states. They offer a fiberrich, nationwide network claiming to deliver over 99.9% network reliability, and more speed and bandwidth to meet the needs of business owners.

Spectrum Business will offer one-onone guidance from a specialist who can walk you through all your options and help you get the right mix of services for your business. Spectrum also allows you to bundle and save big every month with Internet, Phone, TV and Mobile packages designed to meet the needs of your business.

For more information, visit https://business.spectrum.com

HiTech Automotive became a member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce in 2012. They were recipient of the GRCC Business of the Year Award in 2021. HiTech Automotive is a fullservice preventive maintenance and auto repair center specializing in quick lube services, brakes, tires, electronic services, engine maintenance, and car and truck care since 2004.

HiTech employees experts with the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. They use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives, and guarantee all of their work.

For more information, visit https://www.hitechautomotiveofbrand on.com/

Non-Profit Spotlight

Battle Tampa Bay is new to the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, having joined in 2022. Battle Tampa Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization who aims to bring the community together through sports, where every individual will have a chance and opportunity to excel. Their goal is to bridge the gap of health awareness, selfimprovement, and development from all ages by hosting various sports events around the Tampa Bay region, together with the best athletes from around the world.

Through donations, Battle Tampa Bay strives to empower elementary school kids to 55+ community members to be educated, be inspired, and to practice a healthier life.

For more information, visit https://battleusa.org/home.

Bayside Community Church has been a member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce since 2019. Bayside Community Church is a multicampus church serving Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee and Hillsborough counties, and is represented by the Riverview Campus at GRCC. The desire of Bayside is to create environments where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and experience the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

With high-energy weekend services, authentic worship, small groups, missions trips, youth services, Care resources, and Growth Track classes, Bayside believes in giving you the tools you need to gain a deeper relationship with God.

For more information, visit https://www.mybayside.church.

Education and Training

April 13 - How to Get a Small Business Loan: A Step to Step Guide

April 13 - Workplace Safety Topics

Webinar - Presented by OSHA

Education and Training

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Hillsborough County assists existing and emerging businesses in Hillsborough County, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training.

Appointments available at the GRCC office every Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Ribbon Cuttings

Community Medical Group

Monday, March 6

Duck Donuts

Monday, March 20

Healthcare Solutions Team

Tuesday, March 21

Twin Creeks Assisted Living and Memory Care

Thursday, March 23

Chamber Calendar

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

13 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM29th

14 2023 Golf Tournament Committee Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

18 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for LED Live Studio

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

19 SBDC Workshop - Finance and Banking

April

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

20 TCOB - FIELD TRIP to Southshore Charter Academy

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

20 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Signal Integrity Solutions 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 25 GRCC Monthly Investor Meeting Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 26 TCOB Committee Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 27 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 27 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening for ECHO Thrift Store

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

29 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Let There Be Rock, FL

2:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting) - 7:00 P

Chamber Calendar

1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Canine Cabana

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Shweta Kokate, DDS, LLC, Everglades Dental Studio

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

4 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

4 Teaching to Excellence Committee Meeting

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

5 GRCC Ambassador Team Meeting

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

5 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ModWash - Bloomingdale

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

9 GRCC Investor360

May

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

9 TCOB Tuesday

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

10 LEAD Launch 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for VIPcare

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

11 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

17 SBDC Workshop - Busi

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

18 Taking Care of Busines

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

22 GRCC Legislative Wrap

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 24 TCOB Committee Mee

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

25 Taking Care of Busine

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM