West Tampa Chamber of Commerce

The West Tampa CRA is updating its Community Redevelopment Plan (CRP) to better reflect today's and tomorrow's opportunities. This update will influence how public funds are invested to support local businesses, improve neighborhoods and enhance public spaces.

Community input is essential – and we want to hear from YOU!

Join Tampa CRA for a workshop on the West Tampa CRP to hear about important project updates and provide feedback. The workshop will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at COhatch West Tampa (2130 W. Main Street).

West Tampa CRP Update Workshop⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📅 Monday, June 8, 2026⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📌 COhatch West Tampa (2130 W. Main St.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🕟 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join Tampa CRA and the Drew Park Community Advisory Committee (CAC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for a special session to hear from Tampa Bay Rays’ CEO Ken Babby about the proposed ballpark project and surrounding development on the current site of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry Campus.

The meeting will take at Hillsborough College - Dale Mabry Campus' Student Services Building Auditorium from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Drew Park CAC Special Session⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📌 Hillsborough College, Dale Mabry Campus (4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.)⠀⠀⠀
📌 Student Services Building Auditorium⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🕟 5:30 - 7:00 pm

🎉 **Welcome Our Newest Gold Level Member!** 🎉

The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Playbook Public Relations as our newest Gold Level Member!

Playbook Public Relations is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm that delivers results-driven campaigns designed to elevate brands and create meaningful impact. Their expertise spans strategic communications, public relations, digital marketing, social media, crisis communications, event management, website development, and grassroots outreach.

Led by founder Sally Dee, the Playbook team combines creativity, strategy, and industry expertise to help organizations maximize visibility, strengthen community connections, and achieve their business goals. Their client-focused approach and commitment to excellence have made them a trusted partner for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations throughout the Tampa Bay region.

We are excited to welcome Playbook Public Relations to the West Tampa Chamber family and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success while strengthening our vibrant business community.

👏 Please join us in giving Playbook Public Relations a warm welcome!

🔗- https://playbookpublicrelations.com

🎉 Welcome Our Newest Member! 🎉

The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome George Guida as our newest Friend of West Tampa Level Member!

George Guida joins the Chamber as a valued supporter of the West Tampa business community. The Guida family has long been a prominent presence in West Tampa, known for their deep roots, civic involvement, and continued contributions to the growth and strength of the community.

Through his engagement and support, George helps foster connection, collaboration, and community pride throughout West Tampa. Members like him play an important role in sustaining the energy and vitality of our local business environment.

We are honored to have him as part of our Chamber family and look forward to his continued involvement.

Wine & Learn: West Tampa Chamber x TBLC 🍷📝
Date: June 3rd, 2026
Location: Vino Ghvino 21, 1717 S 50th St, Tampa, FL 33619

$15 for members | $20 for non-members

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber and West Tampa Chamber come together for a special Wine & Learn! Sip, network, and engage with fellow professionals while we prepare to dive into content and ads.

🎯 Stop guessing and start building a marketing engine that actually converts.

Join us to hear from Allan Turcios as he breaks down how to turn your brand into a revenue-generating machine—not just through content, but through strategy that works. From powerful brand messaging and video concepts to ads, automation, and lead nurturing, Allan will show you how to create one cohesive system that builds authority, attracts the right audience, and turns attention into closed business.

Plus, this isn’t just talk, he’ll be doing a hands-on demonstration so you can walk away with real, actionable insights you can apply immediately to your business.

Come for the wine, stay for the connections, and leave prepared & inspired.

More about our speaker, Allan Turcios, Owner of StoryTeller Media Team: https://storytellermediateam.com/

🔗: https://www.westtampachamber.com/events/wine-learn/?fbclid=IwVERDUASDMnhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeRGJoIB7OVJ6qduxQicFsXZN_SBpHm5ZxYszHoQIJOgqCjBpn67MjD3opVz8_aem_ihiEQtYS_LpBIKEM3oIBnQ

Our President and CEO, Marybeth Anglin, was honored to attend and show support for our member Hillsborough College at the 2026 Presidential Showcase held at Armature Works.

Special thank you to Dr. Paige Niehaus for the invitation and for hosting such a meaningful celebration of leadership and excellence in education.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients: the Dr. Ken Awater Champion in Education Award recipient, The Mosaic Company, and the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Nancy Watkins.

We appreciate your leadership, partnership, and continued commitment to supporting student success and strengthening our community.

🎉 Welcome Our Newest Member! 🎉

The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome All Media Marketing & Printing as our newest Business Level Member!

Since 2008, All Media Marketing & Printing has been helping businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs elevate their brands through strategic marketing, creative design, publishing, printing, digital media, and promotional solutions. Their award-winning team brings decades of experience in branding, advertising, web development, content creation, and media strategy to clients throughout the Tampa Bay region and beyond.

Known for their innovative approach and commitment to client success, they continue to make a strong impact by helping organizations tell their stories, grow their visibility, and connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

We’re excited to welcome them to the West Tampa business community and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👏

The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce was happy to attend this months Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Installation Luncheon.

Thank you to our Board Chair, Jose Matos, who proudly represented West Tampa at this special celebration, while showing love to Ybor even wearing some attire from our friends at Centro Asturiano de Tampa

Congratulations to Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company on his installation as Board Chair, and heartfelt appreciation to Andrea Gonzmart Williams of Columbia Restaurant for her leadership and dedication to the Ybor business community as past chair.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate alongside our chamber partners and congratulate the Ybor Chamber on a successful, sold-out event.