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The 29th annual “TASTE OF NEW TAMPA” was a huge success! I want to say Special thanks to Primrose School of Tampa Palms for hosting. The owner’s Rick and Jana Radike, truly went out of their way to accommodate the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce. They not only let us use their land, but created a fabulous kids area,
supplied volunteers, pre-sold tons of admission tickets, let us use the truck for set up and break down and so much more! The weather was not perfect, but the event went off with such greatness. The sponsors to put on this event also deserve much recognition: Top Bill Tampa Bay Times Primrose Schools of Tampa Palms $2500 BB & T Bank of New Tampa Florida Hospitals of Wesley Chapel and USF Neighborhood News Law Offices of Mathew Jowanna, PA $1500 Mini Cooper of Wesley Chapel $500 Whole Foods in Northdale We Love Logo’s Sign A Rama Regina Ramalheira- Remax
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Tampa Bay Sound and Production, Steven Hernandez, did an awesome job emceeing the event. The stage, bands and everything
they provided were perfect. Congratulation to Nervous Energy for winning the $500 cash prize. Please call Steve for all your production needs at 850-361-5255. We appreciate the Mayor of Tampa, Bob Buckhorn for his incredible remarks about our wonderful city and the new and improved roads in New Tampa. The restaurants did a super job. The food and desserts was delicious! Café Ole Whole Foods Takara Sushi and Lounge Domani Bistro Lounge PDQ of Wesley Chapel Full Circles Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Cherry Berry Betty’s Cakes Froguary World of Beer Toast Wine Tijuana Flats
PJ’s Little Greek PDQ And the winner’s are: Best Appetizer First Place – Takara Sushi and Sake Lounge – Torched Salmon Roll Second Place – Domani Bistro Lounge – Rolled Grapes Third Place – Whole Foods –
to attend our monthly luncheons on the second Tuesday’s of the month, currently held at 11:30 at Hunter’s Green. We want to encourage a business to business discount for all members. Call me with your offer and I will provide emails and flyers to promote your offering. That is what a Chamber is all about!
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I want to really thank my team: Jayne Baker – Executive Assistant Neil Heird of Mind Sparks – VP John Lore with Prudential Financial – Secretary Karen Hilton – VP of Synovous Bank Wesley Chapel – Treasure Earl Meyer Mark Lange Rachel Haviland The second Tuesday of April the 9th at Hunter’s Green 11:30 – Our guest speaker will be TBD. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. We are encouraging you to get involved with the Chamber and provide event ideas to help us improve, as well as generate revenue for you. ** If you are a current member and never received a New Tampa Chamber of Commerce plaque or are a current member with a plaque dated years prior call Regina at 813-245-8893. On line registrations for events are important to provide the best Chamber experiences!
Best Entrée First Place – Domani Bistro Lounge – Duck Confit Second Place – Café Ole – Paella Third Place – PDQ – Chicken Tenders Best Dessert First Place – Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – Blueberry Cheesecake Second Place – Betty Cakes – Raspberry Cream Muffin Third Place – Cherry Berry Yogurt Bar – Sea Salt Vanilla Caramel Best In Show Takara Sushi and Sake Lounge Judges: Chef Peter Gambacorto of Private Chef of Tampa, Gary and Joyce Gunter- the Chamber’s great friends and Pina A. Frieni I think it is clear to say that the businesses will prosper due to their diligent marketing efforts during the event. I encourage all businesses
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