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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maps............................................................................................................4 Detailed Agenda......................................................................................6 Venues......................................................................................................28 Stats...........................................................................................................32 History......................................................................................................36 Government / Tampa’s Largest Employers.....................................38 Tampa Rankings and Accolades / Websites of Interest...............39 Attendees. ...............................................................................................40 Chamber Staff Contacts.......................................................................66

AGENDA AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, AUG. 24

Noon

Lunch at The Tampa Club

12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

What made Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay

Mayor to Mayor

2 p.m.

Tampa’s Exponential Growth

2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m.

Bus to Armature Works

Renaissance & Redevelopment

4 p.m.

More than a Destination, It’s an Event

4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

Thursday Recap: Takeaways We Can Bring Home

Bus to Tampa Marriott Water Street

Meet in lobby to walk to dinner (2 min walk) Reception & Dinner Cruise on Yacht StarShip

6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 25 Check-out and bring luggage to load onto buses for transport to airport.

7:30 a.m.

Meet in lobby to walk to USF Health CAMLS (0.3 miles)

7:45 a.m. 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast at USF Health CAMLS

Scaleup: Minority Business Accelerator Innovation & Life Science Research Startup: The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Short-term Training, Long-term Employment Solutions

9 a.m.

9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Bus to Columbia Restaurant

Noon

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

The Revitalization of Ybor City

1 p.m.

Morning Recap: Applying it to Oklahoma City

1:30 p.m.

Bus to Tampa River Center

2 p.m.

Potential of Military Talent Pipelines

2:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m.

Transportation Takeaways

A Home for All

Tampa Recap: Lessons and Ideas to Take Back

Adjourn | Bus to airport

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DETAILED AGENDA THURSDAY, AUG. 24 12 p.m. Lunch at The Tampa Club 12:30 p.m. What made Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay

Learn about how the Tampa Bay region became what it is today from the former mayors of Tampa and St. Petersburg. Bob Buckhorn

Former Mayor of Tampa; Executive Vice President & Principal of U.S. Cities Practice, Shumaker Advisors Bob Buckhorn served as the 58th mayor of Tampa, Fla. from April 1, 2011, until May 1, 2019. A proud alumnus of Penn State University, Buckhorn made it a priority to

focus on public safety, strong neighborhoods and economic growth while working diligently to improve the overall quality of life in the community. During his time in office, the crime rate in Tampa dropped by over 23%. He also led the city out of the largest recession since the Great Depression. Today, Buckhorn serves as the executive vice president and principal of U.S. cities practice at Shumaker Advisors, a public affairs practice that provides public and private sector clients services at the federal, state and local levels.

Rick Kriseman Former Mayor of St. Petersburg; Managing Principal, Shumaker Advisors Rick Kriseman served as the 53rd mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla. from 2014 to 2022. Under his leadership, St. Pete was ranked as Florida’s best-managed and fiscally strongest city and received numerous accolades, including being

named one of the top places to visit in the world by the New York Times and one of the 20 best places to live by Southern Living . In his first term, Rick delivered on his promise to build a new pier and police station, establish community-oriented policing, implement curbside recycling and elevate St. Pete’s profile in the world. As mayor, Rick’s top priority – to provide more opportunity for residents through training, employment, higher wages, grants and second chances – helped to reduce St. Pete’s African American poverty rate to an all-time low. In addition, while ensuring the continued success for the city’s largest employers, Rick was also a champion for small business owners, entrepreneurs, artists and St. Pete’s main streets. As a result of Rick’s efforts, The United States Conference of Mayors recognized Rick with its Partner America 2018 Small Business Advocate award. Prior to becoming mayor, Rick served for six years in the Florida House of Representatives, serving as the Ranking Democrat on the Energy Committee and as his caucus’s Policy Chairman from 2011 to 2012. As a managing principal for Shumaker Advisors Florida, Kriseman is now focused on sustainable economic development and urban planning for local and national clients. 1:15 p.m. Mayor to Mayor Hear what initiatives are top of mind for Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and learn how Tampa and Oklahoma City align as Mayor David Holt leads the discussion.

Jane Castor Mayor, City of Tampa

Mayor Jane Castor is the 59th Mayor of the City of Tampa. Born and raised in Tampa, Jane has spent a lifetime in service to the community, first as a police officer, then as Tampa’s first female Chief of Police, and finally as the city’s 59th Mayor. She graduated

from Chamberlain High School and attended the University of Tampa on an athletic scholarship. Jane spent 31 years with the Tampa Police Department, serving in nearly every capacity and in nearly every neighborhood of the city. In October of 2009, Castor became Tampa’s first female Chief of Police, serving for six years in that role. During her time as a senior staff member, Castor worked to reduce major crimes by 70% citywide. While Chief, she developed and successfully executed a progressive policing strategy during the 2012 Republican National Convention and oversaw the successful Bollywood Awards, held in America for the first time. In addition, she oversaw the multi-jurisdictional security plan for Super Bowl XLIII and led the Department of Homeland Security’s Tampa Bay Urban Area Security Initiative. Under her leadership, the City of Tampa has also received several awards and recognitions. In 2019, Tampa Bay was recognized amongst the top areas for women-owned business growth. At the start of her administration, Mayor Castor established the Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow (T3) advisory teams to focus on the most pressing issues facing our city: transportation, development services, workforce development, affordable housing and sustainability and resilience. She also passed PIPES--the largest water and wastewater infrastructure plan in our city’s history, and the first budget starting in the black since the great recession, established a minimum pay of $15 an hour for city employees and announced a federal grant for body-worn cameras. She was also named ‘Best Mayor’ in Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay. Jane Castor is a proud Seminole Heights resident where she lives with her longtime partner Ana Cruz, both Tampa natives

who enjoy fishing, Lightning hockey games and family time with their two boys, Sergei and Seely. 2 p.m. Tampa’s Exponential Growth Tampa has experienced exponential growth, spurred by the pandemic, and in this session we’ll gain a better understanding of the impact this growth has had on the city, its services and its residents. Dr. Lucia Farriss Senior Director of Research, Analytics and

Public Policy, Tampa Bay Partnership Dr. Lucia Farriss is the senior director of research, analytics and public policy at the Tampa Bay Partnership. Prior to joining the Tampa Bay Partnership, Dr. Farriss worked for the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth

Institute as the Interim Research Manager and Research Project Manager. She was responsible for performing both quantitative and qualitative analysis on various grant-funded projects, including economic impact modeling of energy transitions across the country. She collaborated with industry leaders to promote green technology development in the manufacturing sector. In addition to her research, Dr. Farriss also has 20 years of higher education experience, teaching for various Tampa Bay colleges and universities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has taught economics for the University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, and Saint Leo University, where she more recently served as Assistant Professor of Economics. She holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in Economics from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in International Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has published research in economic development and migration, and her research interests revolve around inclusive economic growth and economic opportunity.

2:45 p.m. Travel to Armature Works 3:15 p.m. Renaissance & Redevelopment

Downtown Tampa’s renaissance through its redevelopment of its riverwalk and surrounding area has made it a destination for both residents and visitors. You’ll hear how leaders developed the plan to revitalize and breathe new life into the area. David Bevirt Executive Vice President of Corporate Leasing & Strategy, Strategic Property Brothers

David Bevirt serves as executive vice president of corporate leasing and strategy for Strategic Property Partners as well as is the lead for all office leasing efforts. Encompassing up to nine million square feet of office, residential,

hotel, retail, educational space and public realm, Water Street Tampa is backed by Jeff Vinik and Cascade Investment and is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country. Bevirt is a 37-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining SPP in 2018, Bevirt was senior vice president at Brookfield Properties where he was responsible for all leasing and marketing efforts for the portfolio’s 25 core and opportunity fund assets in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, totaling eight million square feet. Bevirt earned his bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and master’s degree in urban planning from Purdue University. Shaun Drinkard Interim President, Tampa Downtown Partnership Shaun Drinkard, LPM, serves as the interim president with the Tampa Downtown

Partnership. In Shaun’s previous role as vice president of district services, he led district operations & public programming which

includes the Downtown Ambassador and Clean Team program as well as all public space events and activations within the Special Services District (SSD). He has been instrumental in bringing monthly and annual programs to Downtown Tampa ranging from Rock the Park, a free monthly music series, to Winter Village, an eight-week holiday experience featuring waterfront dining, ice skating, and holiday shops in Tampa’s Downtown. The most impactful work he’s led includes the development and implementation of the organization’s Homeless Liaison program. In addition to his previous role as the director of placemaking, Shaun also served as the executive director with the Friends of the Riverwalk, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. In 2017 he was selected as one of the industry’s brightest professionals by the International Downtown Association to participate in their prestigious Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program. In 2021 he was awarded certification as a Leader in Place Management by the International Downtown Association. Shaun earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University in 2004. Jeff Gigante Partner, Next Level Brands

Jeff Gigante, a St. Petersburg, Fla. native, has been successfully developing a diverse collection of restaurant concepts for 25 years, and steadfastly earning a reputation for hospitality, community involvement and philanthropy. During his senior year

at Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Film, Gigante made his foray into the restaurant world opening Gigamo Bros pizzeria. A few short years later, while pursuing acting and hospitality in NYC, Gigante worked with and befriended the Lanza family, successful entrepreneurs with a passion for restaurants. Rising from food runner to trusted manager, Gigante convinced James Lanza to come to Tampa Bay, a city he saw as bright with potential for food and beverage and entertainment concepts.

Lanza was hooked and together the two would create along with chef Luis Flores, Ciccio Restaurant Group, establishing multiple popular brands over the better part of two decades. In 2019, Gigante, with an eye towards his own vision, opened Forbici Modern Italian in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. The formation of Next Level Brands is a natural evolution and the culmination of Gigante’s life’s work. Bringing together a talented and dedicated team built on valued relationships and an unwavering commitment to next level hospitality. Jeff Houck Vice President of Marketing, 1905 Family of Restaurants

Jeff Houck is vice president of marketing for the 1905 Family of Restaurants in Tampa, a fifth-generation family-owned group in Tampa, Fla., that includes Columbia Restaurant, Ulele, Goody Goody Burgers, Casa

Santo Stefano and Cha Cha Coconuts. He previously worked as marketing director at Locale Market in St. Petersburg, spent 25 years in newspaper and multimedia journalism and is the co-author of the award-winning book “The Cuban Sandwich: A History In Layers.” 4 p.m. More than a Destination, It’s an Event Learn how organizations across Tampa have developed large- scale, destination events that draw the attention of both residents and visitors, making Tampa more than just a beach vacation destination.

Patrick Harrison Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Tampa

Patrick Harrison is the chief marketing officer for Visit Tampa Bay. Before joining Visit Tampa Bay, he spent more than 25 years at agencies in the U.S. and U.K. His campaigns have been honored with over 30 U.S. and international marketing and PR awards. Patrick has been

instrumental in elevating Visit Tampa Bay’s brand presence and reputation. His innovative strategies have enriched the Tampa Bay community by fostering growth in tourism, economic vitality and global engagement. Rob Higgins Executive Director, Tampa Bay Sports Commission

Rob Higgins was named executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission in June of 2004. Higgins’ primary responsibility is to promote the development of the Tampa Bay area’s sports scene, as well as leading the

Sports Commission as the principal organization that bids on and hosts sports and entertainment events in Tampa Bay. In the over 19 years that Higgins has held his position, Tampa Bay has successfully hosted and/or been awarded more than 20 college and professional sporting events. Higgins led the bid effort and served as the President/CEO of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee in addition to serving on the bid and operations committee which successfully landed and hosted Super Bowl XLIII in 2009. Higgins has an impressive list of personal accolades and most recently, he has been named to Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Power 100 for each of the last three years, while also being selected for the prestigious Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal “Forty Under 40”. Higgins is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where he was inducted into their School of Advertising’s Hall of Fame. Rob is married to his wife Casey and they have two children, Laney and Landon.

4:45 p.m. Thursday Recap: Takeaways We Can Bring Home 5:15 p.m. Travel to Marriot Water Street 5:30 p.m. Change for dinner 6 p.m. Meet in lobby to walk to dinner (2 min. walk) Note: Guests will go through a metal detector when boarding the yacht. 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Dinner on the Yacht StarShip FRIDAY, AUG. 25 Check-out and bring luggage to load onto buses for transport to airport. 7:30 a.m. Meet in lobby to walk to USF Health CAMLS (0.3 miles) 7:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Scaleup: Minority Business Accelerator The Tampa Bay Chamber has created a two-year Minority Business Accelerator program that has reported $30 million in annual gross sales, created more than 400 jobs and filled 440 vacancies in the last three years alone. Learn how they developed their program and the keys to their success.

Ashley Butler President, Ice Cold Air

Ashley Butler began ownership of the Ice Cold Air Tampa location in 2006. Initially starting at a smaller location, Ashley quickly realized that customer service is the key to growing a business and moved to a larger location. She is a Tampa native and a graduate of USF.

Sherrel Sampson Founder & CEO, Canviiy

Sherrel Sampson is the founder & CEO of Canviiy®, an innovative, organic-based health & wellness brand, most notable for its award-winning first-to-market proprietary scalp care collection, ScalpBliss™. Sherrel has expanded the brand’s retail footprint to

over 3,000 doors in CVS, Sally Beauty, JCPenney and Walmart. And has improved the scalp health of cancer patients through leading cancer center partnerships with Moffitt, Harvard and City of Hope. Sherrel is an active member of The Florida Bar Statewide Advertising & Solicitation Grievance Committee and serves as secretary of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Board and vice chair of The Orenda Foundation Board. Prior to founding Canviiy, Sherrel led teams as an executive with a history of delivering omnichannel success across personal care, shopper marketing, consumer healthcare (OTC), grocery retail and enterprise software vertical. She holds a Master of Science in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Stetson University.

Avril Stinson Senior Director, Minority Business Accelerator & Economic Inclusion, Tampa Bay Minority Business Accelerator Avril Stinson is the vice president of economic inclusion and leadership development for the Tampa Bay Chamber. Seasoned in investor/ sponsor relations and program management,

Stinson is passionate about powerful community support, development and entrepreneurship, in addition to networking, programming and strategic leadership within organizations. A graduate of Leadership Tampa ’23, Stinson serves and has served on numerous local boards and community organizations’ task forces and special committees. Organizations include: The Florida Business Development Corporation, The Junior League of Tampa and The Tampa Museum of Art Diversity & Inclusion Task Force. Stinson was also just honored by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine as Businesswoman of the Year for Diversity Equity & Inclusion for 2023. Stinson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her master’s degree from Marshall University Raoul Thomas

CEO/Owner, Milena International Inc. Raoul Thomas is the founder and CEO of Milena International, a one stop shop solution for commercial and municipal facilities maintenance. Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Florida.

Ben Walker Owner/Founder, Buyer’s Point - MBA Cohort ’21 CLT Responds Ben Walker is the founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, an industry leader in electronic and computer accessories. Walker holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and studied business management at the undergraduate

level. His well-earned business acumen is matched by a natural entrepreneurial spirit and impressive work ethic. After gaining experience as a financial analyst and audit manager, Walker founded Buyer’s Point in 2010 with only $50 in an effort to pay off his student loans, all while balancing his existing full-time career and attending graduate school. 9 a.m. Innovation & Life Science Research Tampa’s health care institutions are working together to innovate and impact their community, and attendees will hear how. Jennifer Burrington Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

Jennifer Burrington serves as the director of healthcare and life sciences industry at the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. Born and raised in Tampa, Jennifer holds a

profound attachment to her community. As a fourth-generation Floridian and a driven professional, she is enthusiastic about fostering growth, innovation, and prosperity through the establishment of a dynamic Medical & Research District. With a solid background as a senior consultant and research analyst at Ernst & Young, Jennifer has acquired proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting extensive economic and demographic datasets. Over the course of her career, Jennifer has overseen financial incentive programs and

research initiatives for the State of Texas and has contributed to the economic development research and marketing efforts, enhanced regional competitiveness, and aided in creating and implementing policies for the use of special financing districts on the local level. She holds a bachelor’s degree in natural food & resource economics from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in agricultural and applied economics from Texas Tech University. Rachel Feinman Vice President of Innovation, Tampa General Hospital; Managing Director, TGH Innoventures

Rachel Feinman is the vice president of innovation at Tampa General Hospital and the managing director of TGH Innoventures, TGH’s innovation center and corporate

venture fund. In her role, Rachel leads innovation at TGH and oversees the organization’s venture investment strategy. Rachel has a passion for influencing strategy and driving action that enables impactful innovation to truly transform the delivery of healthcare. She also enjoys working with and mentoring early-stage startups and emerging entrepreneurs, most recently having served as the executive director of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator, an organization focused on helping high impact Israeli startups penetrate the U.S. healthcare market. Rachel is a fully recovered business attorney with a long career advising clients ranging from private investment funds to startups to large corporate organizations.

Colleen Reiner, EdM, PMP Director of Education and Research Administration, USF Health’s Office of

Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPE) and the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) Colleen Reiner is the Director of Education and Research Administration for USF Health’s

Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPE) and the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). She has over 16 years of experience in the strategic development of sustainable, educational programs and the creation of research-driven, curricular experiences for global audiences. Ms. Reiner completed her graduate work with an Ed.M. in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BFA from Florida State University’s prestigious Film School. 9:45 a.m. Startup: The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Learn about the ecosystem created in Tampa that is enabling entrepreneurship across the community. Linda Olson CEO & Founder, Tampa Bay Wave

Linda Olson, a Tampa Bay native, is the CEO & founder of Tampa Bay Wave, Florida’s #1 Accelerator that has supported 500 startups since 2013 with world-class programs, world-class startups, and world-class results. Collectively, these startups have raised more

than $750 million and created over 4,500 jobs. To date, Linda has raised $14 million from sponsors, donors, foundations and various grants to fund the nonprofit mission. For her work, Linda was selected to the U.S. delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Bahrain in 2019 and Riyadh in 2022. Linda began her career consulting for Fortune 500

companies on technology projects and has worked with tech startups and venture capital since 1999. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Florida State University, and an MBA from Columbia University. Linda is also a proud alum of Leadership Tampa (‘18) and Leadership Florida (’22). Ryan Whittemore

Chief Investment Officer, Florida Funders Ryan Whittemore is the chief investment officer for Florida Funders, a hybrid Venture Capital Fund and 1,600-member accredited investor network focused on early-stage seed to Series A stage tech in Florida and beyond. Ryan oversees a team reviewing more than

2,000 deals per year across three managed funds, and the due diligence process that leads to approximately 20 investments per year. Prior to joining Florida Funders, Ryan was corporate counsel to a private equity group handling responsibilities including all legal work, as well as all financial modeling and analysis of existing and new investments, operational oversight of certain assets, and leading M&A transactions completing 12 deals in four years. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in finance as well as an MBA, and a Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law, and is a licensed attorney in Florida. 10:30 a.m. Short-term Training Programs, Long-term Employment Solutions Workforce shortages are affecting numerous industries. Attendees will hear about the initiatives Tampa is implementing to help solve this challenges in their community by creating more awareness of upskilling programs and partnering with businesses to meet their needs.

Michelle Bauer Chief Operating Officer, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Michelle Bauer is the chief operating officer of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. She directs the organization’s strategic planning, competitiveness, talent development and attraction, legislative

outreach, governance and fundraising initiatives, and oversees the marketing, research and investor relations teams. As a member of the Tampa Bay EDC senior management team, Michelle provides strategic counsel to the Tampa Bay EDC president and CEO and executive officers of the organization’s board of directors. Michelle is also responsible for the career awareness and workforce training initiatives of the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, a 501(c)3 sister organization of the EDC. Michelle became a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) in 2019. She currently serves as chair of the Florida Economic Development Council. Mario Rodriquez Director of Business Services, CareerSource Tampa Bay

Mario Rodriquez serves as the director of business services for CareerSource Tampa Bay. Since joining CareerSource Tampa Bay, Rodriquez has held several positions including apprenticeship navigator and program

coordinator, working with professionals and transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and active-duty families with their employment needs. Rodriquez is a retired U.S. Army Veteran with a 20-year career in various positions. 11:30 a.m. Travel to Columbia Restaurant 12 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. The Revitalization of Ybor City

Ybor City was founded in 1885 by cigar manufacturers and was the home to mostly Cuban and Spanish immigrants who worked in the factories. The Great Depression saw many of these factories close and the community faced many challenges over the next 70 years. Now revitalized, we’ll hear how this community has become an entertainment and creative hub. Lee Bell President & CEO, Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Lee Bell joined the Ybor Chamber as president and CEO in 2019. Lee has worked as a

leading executive in the not-for-profit world for over nine years in local and statewide organizations. Prior to his not-for-profit

roles, Lee founded and operated a multi million-dollar staffing, recruiting and human resource business until he sold it. For over twenty years Lee held various leadership posts within Ashland Chemical, a $2.7 billion division of Ashland, Inc. Lee is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in accounting. 1 p.m. Morning recap: Applying it to Oklahoma City 1:30 p.m. Travel to Tampa River Center 2 p.m. Potential of Military Talent Pipelines MacDill Air Force Base has a large impact on Tampa, and with its more than 12,000 active-duty military, a big opportunity for Tampa’s workforce when their enlistment ends. Hear how Tampa developed a program to educate service members on the opportunities available after the military.

Aleksandra Johnston Deputy Director, East Region, Hiring Our Heroes Aleksandra Johnston is the deputy director for the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program and oversees eight program locations across the eastern part of the U.S., from Florida to Maine, Minnesota to Louisiana.

In her role, she works with employers from across the country who are looking to hire the talented service members who come to Hiring Our Heroes for their career transition. Before taking on the role of the deputy director, Aleksandra was the program manager who launched the Tampa Corporate Fellowship program in October 2019 and worked with over 400 service members looking for their next meaningful job in Florida. Her passion for advocating for meaningful employment opportunities for the military community started when she co-founded and led the Military Spouse Professional Network at Travis Air Force Base. She graduated from Smith College in Massachusetts where she majored in French studies and spent a year studying French at the Sorbonne in Paris. Her husband retired from the Air Force in 2023, and together with their two children, they enjoy living in Tampa. Katie Lopez Vice President of Member Engagement, Tampa Bay Chamber

Katie Lopez is the vice president of member engagement at the Tampa Bay Chamber. In this role, she leads programs and initiatives that foster a diverse business community reflective of our community at large. Prior to

joining the Tampa Bay Chamber, Lopez served as the director of military and governmental affairs at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as the 2017 Staff Member of the Year by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives. Since joining the Tampa Bay Chamber in 2018, the

community has been recognized nationally for their efforts to support military families to include: the Association of Defense Community’s Great American Defense Community Award, Hiring Our Heroes Three-Star Chamber of Valor Award, and the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Community of the Year Award. A native of Florida, Katie holds a Master of Arts degree in social responsibility and sustainable communities from Western Kentucky University and a Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate from the University of South Florida. She will graduate from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in 2024. 2:45 p.m. Transportation Takeaways Tampa has tried for years to invest in its transportation infrastructure but has been met with roadblocks every step of the way, creating numerous challenges. Hear the lessons they’ve learned and the impact its had on their community. Christina Barker Chief of Staff, Vinik Family Office

Christina Barker is the chief of staff at the Vinik Family Office, where she previously served as the vice president of community partnerships and policy. Barker is a political and public policy professional with experience working for municipal government, non-

profits organizations, advocacy organizations and political campaigns in Tampa Bay and Florida. In 2018, she co-founded All for Transportation, a citizens group that advocated for transportation funding. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree from the University of Florida.

Nic Glover Vice President of Advocacy, Tampa Bay Chamber Nicholas Glover leads public policy efforts at the Tampa Bay Chamber on behalf of businesses in the region. Previously, Nic served as senior commercial officer and Florida market manager for Gas South,

responsible for the business and growth strategy for the State of Florida. Prior to working with Gas South, Nic worked for nearly a decade in New York at American Express in marketing strategy and at The NASDAQ Stock Market in equity capital markets. An active member of the community, Nic serves on the Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee, Hillsborough County’s Citizen Advisory Committee, and the City of Tampa’s Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. He is a 2020 Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 under 40 award recipient, and is a member of Leadership Tampa 2021, the 50th class. Additionally, he serves as the chairman of the Urban League of Hillsborough County, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for Metropolitan Ministries and onbikes. Nic completed Harvard Business School | HBX’s CORe program in Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston, the nation’s 13th oldest institution of higher education, where he served as president of the Student Government Association and earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. Tyler Hudson Partner, Gardner Brewer Hudson

Tyler Hudson is a partner with the Tampa law firm Gardner Brewer Hudson and practices in the areas of real estate, land use and zoning,

and general business counseling. Before attending law school, Tyler was a principal with Hilltop Public Solutions, a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. At Hilltop, he managed integrated

government relations campaigns for multinational corporations and trade associations in the aviation, pharmaceutical and reinsurance industries. In 2018, Tyler co-founded All for Transportation, a historic citizen-led campaign to fund county transportation improvements. The successful campaign collected over 77,000 citizen petitions, raised over $4 million and passed with 57% of the vote. Tyler obtained his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from George Washington University and his law degree from the University of Florida. 3:30 p.m. A Home for All Based upon the findings of the 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count, 0.1% of Hillsborough County residents sleep in a shelter, on the streets or in places not meant for human habitation. Attendees will hear how the community is working together to ensure homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring. Antoinette Hayes Triplett CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative

Antoinette D. Hayes-Triplett joined the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) as the Tampa/Hillsborough County Continuum of Care (CoC) CEO and chairperson in August 2014. During Antoinette’s tenure at THHI, the community

has experienced a 6% reduction in total homelessness, a 42% reduction in homeless veterans, and a 19% reduction among chronically homeless people. Previously, Antoinette served as a city planning executive in St. Louis for 13 years. Under her leadership, St. Louis received over $130 million in competitive funds and implemented over 30 new programs focusing on removing barriers, developing collaborations and providing exceptional housing and services for those experiencing homelessness. Antoinette is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She has undergraduate degrees from Southern Illinois University at

Carbondale and Park University as well as a master’s degree from Webster University. Kayon Henderson Housing and Community Development Manager, City of Tampa

Kayon Henderson currently serves as the City of Tampa’s Housing and Community Development Director. She graduated twice from the University of South Florida in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree

and in December 2022 with her Master of Arts degree in public administration. In 2013, Henderson joined the City of Tampa, and has served in a multitude of positions leading the successful implementation of the City’s federal, state and local grant funds. Henderson is at the forefront of leading many of Mayor Castor’s initiatives toward Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow and achieving housing affordability. As in the past, her future will be filled with activities that aid those who are less fortunate; those who need assistance, regardless of financial status and racial background. 4:15 p.m. Tampa Recap: Lessons and Ideas to Take Back 4:45 p.m. Adjourn | Travel to airport

VENUES The Tampa Club

• The Tampa Club was founded in 1981 and resided in the 22nd floor penthouse of the NCNB Tower, holding their grand opening on April 12th, 1982. • The club quickly outgrew its early membership level and moved to the newest skyscraper in 1986 in downtown Tampa, the Bank of America building. • Tampa Club is members only that offers private dining and conference facilities.

Yacht StarShip • Troy Manthey, President and CEO opened the first Yacht StarShip in 2000 in Mississippi, with quick success, he relocated the business to Tampa Bay. • Each of the four StarShip Yachts offers top of the line service, views and meals provided by its 145 employees. • Guests aboard will be able to watch one of Tampa’s stunning sunsets or see the downtown skyline while aboard the yacht.

Colombia Restaurant • Founded by Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. in 1903, it started out as the Colombia Saloon, eventually becoming the Colombia Restaurant in 1905. • The restaurant boasts the title of the oldest restaurant in Florida, having been around for over 120 years. • Colombia Restaurant is now home to seven locations and is still owned and operated by the original family. • The Ybor City location encompasses an entire city block and has 52,000 square feet with seating for up to 1,700 customers.

Tampa River Center • Located in the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, the two-story boathouse has boat storage on the lower level and meeting spaces, offices and a catering kitchen on the upper level. • Opening in 2018, the center can hold between 200-500 people with a one-of-a-kind view of the Tampa riverfront.

Armature Works • Originally operating as a streetcar repair and storage facility back in 1910 until the mid-1940s. • The building sat empty for years before eventually being bought by SoHo Capital who began converting it in 2016 into a modern hangout spot for the waterfront community of Tampa while looking to attract local and out of state visitors. • Today, Armature works is a 73,000 square foot mixed-use space that hosts event spaces, a co-working space, and a wide range of restaurants and bars.

USF Health CAMLS • One of the world’s largest, free-standing simulation facilities exclusively dedicated to training healthcare professionals. • Opened in 2012, it is a 90,000-square-foot, three-story facility that provides a state-of-the-art, high-fidelity clinical environment with 60,000 square feet dedicated to surgical skills labs, operating trauma suites, and patient exam rooms, plus more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. • USF is comprised of 14 colleges offering more than 180 undergraduate majors and concentrations—with some of the most populated colleges being USF Health, Arts & Sciences, Business and Engineering.

STATS

Population Oklahoma City (MSA) Population 396,324 707,577 3,288,270 1,474,519 Population Density 2,251.8 1,141.3 1,287.5 264.2 Total area (sq. mi) 176 620 2,554 5,581 Tampa (city) Oklahoma City (city) Tampa (MSA)

Median Age

Tampa (city)

Oklahoma City (city)

Tampa (MSA)

Oklahoma City (MSA)

U.S. is 39.1 36.4

36.5

43.2

37.1

Population Diversity

Tampa (city)

Oklahoma City (city)

Tampa (MSA)

Oklahoma City (MSA)

White Black

63.1% 52.6% 63.5% 61.5% 26.0% 13.9% 11.9% 10.2% 0.4% 3.4% 0.5% 4.0%

American Indian

Asian

3.5% 4.9% 4.1% 3.5% 23.1% 22.2% 21.3% 15.8%

Hispanic

2023 Total Population Age Distribution

Tampa (city)

Oklahoma City (city)

Tampa (MSA)

Oklahoma City (MSA)

Age 0-14 Age 15-24 Age 25-44 Age 45-64

16.5% 20.6% 15.8% 21.0% 15.6% 12.8% 11.4% 14.7% 29.4% 28.8% 25.1% 27.3% 23.4% 22.6% 25.6% 25.2% 15.1% 15.3% 22.3% 11.8%

Age 65+

Weather

Tampa

Oklahoma City

Annual average High/Low Average annual rainfall Average annual snowfall

82°F/65°F

72°F/51°F

46.3”

36.5”

0 inches

8 inches

Government

Tampa 7.50%

Oklahoma City

Combined (City+State) Sales Tax

8.625%

Government Structure

Mayor-Council

Council-Manager

Tampa (city)

Oklahoma City (city)

Tampa (MSA)

Oklahoma City (MSA)

Income

2023 Median Household Income

$65,161 $60,401 $65,621 $62,953

2023 Per Capita Income

$44,016 $34,781 $40,263 $35,283

Oklahoma City (MSA)

Education

Tampa (MSA)

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

33%

Oklahoma City (MSA)

Workforce

Tampa (MSA) 24.7 Minutes

Mean Travel Time to Work. U.S. is 26.8 minutes Labor Force Growth (% change 2012-2022) 2012 Annual Labor Force 2022 Annual Labor Force Labor Force Growth (% change 2012- 2022)

21.7 Minutes

Oklahoma City (MSA)

Tampa (MSA)

1,401,345

642,104

1,649,830

715,536

17.7%

11.4%

Unemployment Rate June 2023

3.0%

2.8%

Tampa MSA % Change

Oklahoma City MSA Population

Oklahoma City MSA % Change

Population Growth

Tampa MSA Population

1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

1,425,848 27.6% 798,210 1,626,975 14.1% 877,354 1,877,018 15.4% 987,888 2,077,857 10.7% 972,512 2,226,036 7.1% 1,039,343 2,404,013 8.0% 1,088,347 2,651,580 10.3% 1,161,308 2,787,185 5.1% 1,257,896 2,957,181 6.1% 1,359,199 3,183,385 7.6% 1,428,709

9.6% 9.9%

12.6% -1.6%

6.9% 4.7% 6.7% 8.3% 8.1% 5.1%

HISTORY Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first arrived in the Tampa Bay area in 1513, but the Spaniards focused their attention on settling eastern Florida and left the western areas alone. In 1824, only two months after the arrival of the first American settler, four companies of the U.S. Army established Fort Brooke to protect the strategic harbor at Tampa Bay. Development of the Tampa Bay region began after the territory became part of the United States in 1845. In spite of the blockade and Federal occupation during the Civil War, the area grew steadily. Tampa owes its commercial success to Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough River. When phosphates were discovered nearby in the late 1880s, the resulting mining and shipping industries prompted a boom of growth and wealth that lasted through the 1890s. Tampa’s port is now the seventh largest in the nation; today phosphate shipping is supplemented by trade in shrimp. A pleasure cruise line operates as well. Henry B. Plant’s 1884 railroad extension to the Hillsborough River provided access to new areas, and he built lavish hotels along his rail line to attract visitors. The new railroad link enabled another important industry to come to Tampa. In 1885, Tampa Board of Trade enticed Vicente Martinez Ybor to move his cigar manufacturing operations to Tampa from Key West. Proximity to Cuba made importation of “clear Havana tobacco” easy by sea, and the railroad made shipment of finished cigars to the rest of the US market easy by land. Ybor City’s factories rolled their first cigars in 1886, and many different cigar manufacturers moved their operations to town in ensuing years. Many Italian and a few eastern European Jewish immigrants arrived starting in the late 1880s, opening

businesses and shops that catered to cigar workers. By 1900, over 10,000 immigrants had moved to the neighborhood.

Several thousand more Cuban immigrants built West Tampa, another cigar-centric suburb founded a few years later. Between them, two “Latin” communities combined to exponentially expand Tampa’s population, economic base, and tax revenues, as Tampa became the “Cigar Capital of the World”. During the first few decades of the 20th century, the cigar-making industry was the backbone of Tampa’s economy. The military has also had an ongoing role in Tampa’s development. The city was the primary outfitting and embarkation port for U.S. troops bound for Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Today the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command are headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base. The University of South Florida was established in North Tampa in 1956 and opened for students in September 1960. The school spurred the construction of several residential and commercial developments in the previously agriculture-dominated area around the new campus. The biggest recent growth in the city was the development of New Tampa, which started in 1988 when the city annexed a mostly rural area of 24 square miles between I-275 and I-75. Today, Tampa is the state’s third fastest-growing city, behind only Jacksonville and Miami. Physical development is at a fever pitch, with projects like the Westshore Marina District, Midtown Tampa and Water Street Tampa altering the layout and skyline of the city on a near daily basis. Innovation is now centered around the northern part of town, where researchers at the University of South Florida and medical institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center are finding answers to global problems.

GOVERNMENT

The City of Tampa utilizes a strong mayor and city council system. The city council serves as the city’s primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city’s chief executive. Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa’s 59th mayor, serves as the city’s chief executive and is responsible for proposing a budget, signing legislation into law, appointing departmental directors, and overseeing the city’s day-to-day operations. The Tampa City Council, comprised of seven members, is the city’s primary legislative body. It is responsible for adopting the city budget, levying taxes, and making or amending city laws, policies, and ordinances.

TAMPA’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS

More than 30,000 State of Florida MacDill Air Force Base 20,000 to 29,999 Baycare Health System Publix Super Markets Inc. 10,000 to 19,999

HCA West Florida Division University of South Florida AdventHealth West Florida Division Citi 5,000 to 9,999 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa General Hospital

TAMPA RANKINGS AND ACCOLADES • Ranked 5th on WalletHub’s list of Best City to Start a Career • Ranked 4th on WalletHub’s list of Best Large City to Start a Business in the U.S. • Named best place to live in Florida by Forbes • Ranked 2nd Best Riverwalk in the U.S. by U.S.A. Today • Ranked 5th Best City for Veterans by WalletHub • Named one of the Best Places to Travel in 2023 by Money

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

ATTENDEES

J.D. Baker Cortado Ventures Platform Manager 405-543-3262

J.D. Baker is the platform manager for Cortado Ventures, an Oklahoma City-based venture capital firm. He leads portfolio and post- investment support. Previously, he served

nearly four years with the Oklahoma City Mayor’s Office. J.D. serves on the Board of Directors for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce, and as a Civic Leader for the United States Air and Space Forces Chiefs of Staff. J.D. was recently named the most powerful young professional in Oklahoma City. Kelley Barnes Oklahoma City Community Foundation VP, Community Engagement 405-606-2942

Kelley Barnes was born and raised in Oklahoma City. Since 1997, her career and passion have been helping charitable organizations craft and implement strategies

for program and resource development resulting in increased public engagement and millions of dollars raised for capital, endowment and general operations. She currently serves as the vice president of community engagement at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, where she oversees the foundation’s programs and grant initiatives with an eye toward strategic partnerships and connecting donors to causes that they care about most.

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