Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce - Noteworthy June 2023

NOTEWORTHY

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

Leadership, Education and DevelopmentLEAD!

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce has developed a new program that focuses a little less on networking, and a little more on content. Through this program, we endeavor to help participants develop characteristics that will take their businesses to the next level. Sponsored in part by the Tampa Hillsborough Express Authority, our LEAD Launch will take place on Friday, June 23rd. Following the launch will be eight monthly meetings culminating with the inaugural class graduation.

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Jennifer Sookoor

LEAD will highlight some of the best businesses throughout the Greater Riverview community, and each meeting will include a visit by a local leader or to a local business. These leaders will not only explain what they do, but how they differentiate themselves from others in the field. For example, rather than learn how to build a road, we will instead learn how to take an idea, execute it successfully, and efficiently implement it.

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

Debbie Kirkland Director of Investor Relations

Teri Perkins Administrative Services Manager

Elizabeth

Event Coordinator

Finance Administrator

This program is designed to be as inclusive as possible! As such, meetings will begin after school starts and tasks will be completed before afternoon pick up. There are no mandatory night or weekend trips, and we will skip December for the holidays. To facilitate deeper discussions, participants will be asked to complete background reading or watch videos prior to each meeting. As a former educator with over 15 years of experience, the development of this program is personal. My Daddy always told me that education is the one thing no one can take from you. Starting a business is easy, but sustaining a business takes effort and knowledge is still power. I hope you will join us on the 23rd and help launch this amazing program!

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Heating & Cooling

Thank you!

STERLINGMEMBERS

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

GRCC Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to the GRCC Ambassador of the Month, Tammy Dotson with Time 2 S.H.I.N.E. Consulting Services, LLC!

Tammy is a trainer and coach who teaches methods of building real relationships through connection and conversation where people can be their authentic selves. She coaches team strengthening through small group communication facilitation.

Tammy is a certified behavior consultant using the Maxwell Method of DISC.

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

GRCC DONATION OPPORTUNITY

Please consider making a donation of paper for the 2023 GRCC Teaching to Excellence Event, or a new, unwrapped toy for the St. Joseph Hospital South Toy Drive! These items can be dropped off at the appointed tables at the GRCC June Luncheon!

ThankYou!

TRUSTEEMEMBERS

GRCC Committees

Co-Chairs:

Joe Eletto, Century 21 Beggins

Rich Rohde, R Processor Inc.

The May MAC meeting emphasized how the GRCC members and the community can assist and participate in enriching the lives of our military community. This really hits home when projects are planned with the idea of improving quality of life for our military and veterans. One such project is the Tampa Bay Ferry Service to include a much needed commuter ferry service from South County to McDill Air Force Base, which will relieve a minimum of one hour travel time for those members that work on the base and live in South County. Tanya Doran, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Ferries Alliance, gave a thorough overview of this much needed project. Be a supporter by signing up at tampabayferriesalliance.org.

A recap of future Veterans Memorial Park events was given with emphasis on upcoming Memorial Day . A young lady will be presented a certificate of achievement from GRCC MAC for reaching the level of Eagle Scout. 100 Letters are being written by elementary school students to be given out on the upcoming June 13 Honor Flight during mail call as these WWII & Korean War veterans return from a wonderful tour in Washington DC. Other events include the Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans non-profit’s annual golf outing scheduled for September 30. Future fundraising events and also future tours for members and the community were discussed with more details to come in the future. The MAC meets the second Friday of every other odd number months with next meeting scheduled for July 14th at The Bridges. Please join us and participate in helping to enrich the lives of our military community.

Chamber Happenings

Chamber Hosts May Legislative Wrap Up Sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital - South

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted an informative Legislative Wrap Up on Monday, May 22, 2023, at The Regent in Riverview, featuring state lawmakers who shared their experiences from the recent Florida Legislature Session, including which bills passed, which did not, and the legislative impact upon local businesses. Participants included Representative Mike Beltran, Representative Danny Alvarez, and Senator Darryl Rouson.

A delicious lunch was served by Outback and Carrabba's Express. 2023 GRCC Chair of the Board, Tammy See, OEL Heating & Cooling, started the meeting, welcoming members and guests, followed by Bob Sharp of Cookson Hills Family Ministries of Florida, who delivered the day’s Invocation. Leading the attendees this month in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was the GRCC Military Affairs Committee Co-Leader, Rich Rohde of R Processor, Inc., and a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem was sung by Joe Zuniga of Zuniga Marketing.

The Legislative Wrap Up was moderated by Ron Pierce of RSA Consulting Group. Following the panel discussion amongst the lawmakers, questions were submitted

Chamber Happenings

from the audience, with each lawmaker offering their response and discussion. Significant topics of discussion included, but were not limited to, the sweeping tort reform bill that reduces the statute of limitations for filing civil suits from four years to two, the immigration reform bill requiring businesses with more than 25 employees to use the E-Verify Platform, a school safety mapping measure to help in active shooting situations, and the 2018 transportation tax.

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

How the Chamber Makes Connections

by Debbie Kirkland, Director of Investor Relations, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce

Connections have been a long-time staple of Chambers of Commerce offerings. As a Chamber staff member, making those connections can also be one of the most rewarding parts of the job. In my nearly eleven years, I have witnessed a lot of great connections, but the following may have been one of the most rewarding connections of all.

I am also a member of the Riverview Woman’s Club and was an attendee at their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. Upon my arrival, I connected with most everyone in the room. There were some of our Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce members in attendance, there were of course Riverview Woman’s Club members, and then there were the scholarship winners and their families who knew no one else in the room. The time had come when I needed to select a seat for myself. I could have sat at the hostess table, since I was going to be a speaker at this event. I could have sat with my Chamber members, where I am sure there would have been interesting conversation and laughter. Instead, I chose to sit with one of the scholarship winners and her guest who had plenty of empty seats at their table. Eventually, another Chamber member sat with us at this table as well - Janice Bayruns with FirstLight Home Care.

Before the program began, we made introductions and began to learn a little bit about each other. Of course, I told them what a Chamber was all about and how great our members are at their jobs and out in the community. This led me to introducing them to our other table mate, Janice Bayruns. That immediately led to how wonderful she is and what a fantastic business she runs. While we enjoyed our dinner, we continued our conversation. Janice and I discovered that the “guest” was not this young lady’s father, stepfather, or even brother. He was

How the Chamber Makes Connections, cont'd.

her swim coach, and by her own description, he was her “father that’s not her father”. The gentleman is indeed a father. His own daughter won one of these scholarships just 2 years ago! The young lady winning this year’s scholarship had been missing a father figure in her life for quite some time. This incredible man was her connection to a very successful high school completion, finishing top of her class, winning scholarships, and being accepted into college where she plans to be a Marine Biologist.

This isn’t the end of the connection. What we also learned was that this young lady’s mother is 100% disabled, and she is the primary person responsible for her mother’s well-being. WOW! Now Janice and I are astonished and both wondering “how is this beautiful young lady going to manage all of this?” Janice began gently gathering more details and confirming what steps had already been taken. Before the night was over, the young lady was armed with names and numbers of several people she may not have ever known existed, and most importantly, Janice’s cell phone number for any additional needs.

This connection likely would not have happened had I not decided to sit at this table with complete strangers. This connection likely would not have happened if Janice had not decided to sit with us. This connection likely would not have happened if we had not been open to conversation and sharing. Not only did this amazing young woman get great connections to help with her mother, but one of our Chamber members, or at least one of her business partners, is likely to receive a new client connection.

It was a beautiful connection!!

If you have a beautiful connection story, let us know. Your story might end up in the next edition of Noteworthy.

Florida Chamber of CommerceFlorida Scorecard

From the Florida Chamber of Commerce website, The Florida Scorecard™ is a dynamic online tool that identifies and tracks key metrics that are important to Florida’s economy today and into the future. The Florida Scorecard gives stakeholders the power to measure progress on a statewide level and within their own communities. Check back often as this information is updated regularly. Click image below to visit the FCC Scorecard.

Hillsborough County Economic Development Report

This information is collected and published to assist the business community with data relevant to evaluate the dynamic economic ecosystem and workforce potential Hillsborough County has to offer. Contact the Economic Development Department’s Corporate Business Development/Business Intelligence team at (813) 272-5560 with any questions or to provide feedback on this report. Click image below to obtain reports.

Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is excited to sponsor the 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 members and guests of GRCC for our Monthly Membership Meeting Luncheon at the Winthrop Barn Theatre. This monthly event is always a GREAT networking opportunity!

Thank you to this month's meeting sponsor Spectrum Business.

Advanced registration and payment requested. Seating is limited and non-refundable.

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Save the Date!

Each year, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) rallies the community to present the Teaching to Excellence celebration. The purpose of this event is to warmly welcome the teachers new to the Riverview community from Riverview's public, private, and charter schools; and also to honor each of these school's Teachers of the Year.

A special thank you to our Summa Cum Laude sponsor, AdventHealth Riverview!

Please review the Sponsorship opportunities listed on the following page. If you would like to participate in this amazing community event as a sponsor, or if you have any questions, please contact GRCC at 813-234-5944 Supporting education and

community!

Thank you Renewing Members!

A-Fabco, Inc.

Accent American, Inc.

Accounting Consulting Services of Greater Tampa

Advantage Restoration & Contracting

Albriana Shante Events

ALDI Inc. - 301 Riverview

ALDI Inc. - Big Bend

All Family Law Group, P.A.

All Ready Property Management Realty, Inc

Boyette Animal Hospital

Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association

Dreama Blount's Insurance, Inc.

Fantastic Sams - Riverview

FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club

Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.

Focus Wealth Strategies

Frontier Business

G. Fried Flooring America

Herzing University

Hillsborough County Property Appraiser2

Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans Inc.

Jules Car Wash

L&M Insurance Group, Inc.

Master Garage Door Co.

Mattamy Homes

Meek Insurance Group, Inc.

Melissa Snively - State Farm

Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC

Thank you Renewing Members!

R Processor, Inc.

Rainbow Engraving

Restoration 1 of Tampa Bay

Riverview Friends of the Library

Riverview Woman's Club

Robin Fuson, Circuit Court Judge, Group 25

Seffner Christian Academy

SelfieSubs.com LLC

Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment, Inc.

SmartStop Self Storage

Southern Funeral Care & Cremation Services

Southshore Insurance Professionals, LLC

SportClips Haircuts

Stanley Steemer Start Fresh Counseling Center, Inc.

Tampa Bay Food Trucks

Tampa Electric Co. (TECO)

The Bank of Tampa

The Law Office of Sandi D. Milmed, P.A.

The Meridian at Brandon

Member Spotlight

Pavemaster joined the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Pavemaster is a full-service industrial and commercial asphalt paving and maintenance company. All of their employees are trained, skilled, and absolutely love their jobs. Many of their employees have over 20 years of experience and they are truly family owned and operated!

Pavemaster has been around since 2010, but their story spans decades. The founder, Steve Stevens, began his career in the asphalt industry at the tender age of 12 working at his dad’s company. This industry is all he knows, and he knows it well! The Pavemaster team guarantees top-notch and reliable service you can trust.

For more information, visit http://pcob.us/.

Raulerson Castillo & Company became a member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce in 2015.

Raulerson Castillo & Company is a fullservice Certified Public Accounting firm licensed in FL, and all CPA's hold valid FL State CPA Certificates.

The Raulerson Castillo & Company firm provides outstanding service to their clients with dedication to three underlying principles: professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. By combining their expertise, experience and the energy of their staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention. Their primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available and to provide insightful advice to enable clients to make informed financial decisions.

For more information, visit https://www.rcwcpas.com/index.php

Non-Profit Spotlight

Boy Scouts of America is a brand new member of Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, having just joined this year. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character, train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develop personal fitness. We believe that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society.

For more information, visit https://tampabayscouting.org.

Campo Family YMCA has been a member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce since 2015. Serving the Valrico, Bloomingdale, and Brandon areas, this location features two swimming pools with a splash pad and waterslides, a new outdoor picnic and workout area, and a variety of frequent group exercise classes.

The Campo Family Y in Valrico hosts a lot of family events including Parents’ Night Out and family exercise classes. Kids love going to the Y when school is out for Kids' Day Out camp. Active Older Adults enjoy Y social activities and workouts. A Campo Y membership grants members access to all 13 Tampa Y locations.

For more information, visit https://www.tampaymca.org/locations/c ampo-family-ymca

Education and Training

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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.

July 26 - Worker's Compensation Webinar

July 27 - Workplace Safety Webinar

Disaster Funding Available for Hurricance Ian until June 29, 2023

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. Disaster Loans for Hurricane Ian and Nicole are still available. To see if your business qualifies, visit the SBA website.

Ribbon Cuttings

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

June 16 - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dream Vacations

June 20 - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Amazing Explorers Academy Mariposa

July 18 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Meals on Wheels (Riverview)

Ribbon Cuttings

Canine Cabana

Monday, May 1

Knockouts Haircuts and Grooming

Thursday, May 4

ModWash Brandon/Bloomingdale

Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill

Wednesday, May 10

Ribbon Cuttings

VIPcare

Wednesday, May 10

Thursday, May 11

High 5, Inc.

Saturday, May 20

Veteran Approved Network

Thursday, May 25

Donnie Carver - Aflac

Chamber Calendar

6 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

11 TCOB Tuesday

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

13 Taking Care of Business - FIELD TRIP to Seeds of Hope/Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

13 Teaching to Excellence Committee Meeting

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

14 GRCC Military Affairs Committee Meeting

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

18 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Meals on Wheels (Riverview) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

19 SBDC Workshop - Digital Marketing 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

20 Taking Care of Business

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 25 GRCC Membership Meeting Luncheon