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The Chamber hosts several annual military events each year to honor the local representatives of our nation’s armed forces. Read below for descriptions of the events or visit our event calendar to check for upcoming opportunities to support our local military.
The 2012 Military Appreciation Banquet will take place on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Marriott Waterside. The event represents the 14th year the Chamber will recognize our local military personnel for both outstanding professional service and contributions to the greater good of the Tampa Bay community.
Keynote speaker Colonel David W. Sutherland will offer his vision for the "Sea of Goodwill," a groundswell of support engulfing our service-members as they return home.
Many thanks to our corporate supporters:
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Edelweiss Air
Fintech
Outback Steakhouse
USAA
Coin Sponsor
Celestar Corporation
2011 Military Appreciation Banquet
 The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored our community’s military personnel at the 2011 Military Appreciation Banquet on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Marriott Waterside. This year's event featured keynote speaker Brigadier General Mark A. Clark, Director of Operations, U.S. Special Operations Command.
The event represented the 13th year the Chamber has recognized our local military personnel for both outstanding professional service and contributions to the greater good of the Tampa Bay community. Click here to see a list of 2011 winners.
Many thanks to our corporate supporters:
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Bright House Networks
CAE USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Sykes Enterprises Incorporated
USAA
Visual Awareness Technologies & Consulting, Inc.
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U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception
Members of the Tampa Bay business community willl have an opportunity to personally thank our local service men and women at the 2011 U.S. Armed Forces Senior Enlisted Reception. Organized by the Chamber's Military Affairs Council.
Senior enlisted members of all five branches will mix and mingle with civilian guests from all the sponsor companies. Last year more than $22,000 in prizes were raffled off to the service men and women throughout the reception.
Stay tuned!
Flag Officers’ and Key Commanders’ Reception
At this event, the Chamber honors the senior officers of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, the 6th Air Mobility Wing, the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Communications Support Element and the U.S. Coast Guard here in Tampa Bay.
Stay tuned!
Operation Partnership
Operation Partnership is designed to strengthen the ties between Tampa’s military and civilian communities by engaging local business executives and active military members. This half-day program on base includes lunch, a facilities tour and an opportunity to learn firsthand about the ongoing activities of MacDill Air Force Base.
Stay tuned!
Veterans Day Ceremony
Spend your lunch hour relaxing in the square and enjoy the tribute to those who are serving and have served in our nation’s military protecting the freedoms that our nation cherishes. Let’s show them we really do appreciate their service.
Stay tuned!
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