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Tampa’s professional and collegiate sports teams are a special part of our community, which is why the Chamber often hosts Membership Lunches with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Rays and the USF Bulls. Read on for details and registration information on our 2011 team lunches. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amanda Holt at aholt@tampachamber.com or 813.276.9432.
2011 USF Bulls Lunch - WHAT YOU MISSED!
 The Chamber hosted its innaugural USF Bulls Luncheon on Wednesday, August 3 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Tampa. USF Head Football Coach Skip Holtz addressed the crowd as the keynote speaker and offered a preview of the upcoming fall season.
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2011 Rays Lunch - WHAT YOU MISSED!
 Who knew a Chamber luncheon could produce a Tampa Bay Rays victory? An audience of more than 300 gathered Friday, April 15 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside for the Chamber’s annual luncheon with the Rays sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times. On deck for the event were Tampa Bay Rays Coach Joe Maddon, President Matt Silverman and players including John Jaso, Matt Joyce and Cesar Ramos.
Coach Maddon took the stage to offer his insight on the season’s progress to date, but then took things a step further in terms of audience partricipation. Coach pulled a blank lineup card out of his jacket pocket and called on the crowd to produce the batting order for their game that night versus the Minnesota Twins.
The audience chose left fielder Sam Fuld to lead off, followed by newcomer Johnny Damon. And in the largest reaction of the day, right fielder Matt Joyce was the overwhelming selection to bat third. How successful was the Chamber membership in their offensive strategizing? The Rays produced a 5-2 victory at Tropicana Field that night. Matt Joyce in particular went 3-for-4 with a double in the win, which helped extend the Rays winning streak.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor:
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