[NEWS RELEASE] Tampa, FL - January 5, 2010. The Tampa Latin Chamber (TLC) welcomes Denise Shreaves of the Florida State Fair Authority to speak at its next luncheon on Tuesday, January 26th at the Doubletree Hotel at 4500 West Cypress Street in Tampa.
As Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, Denise Shreaves is responsible for communicating with the media and the public to increase awareness about the Fair Authority as a non-profit organization and the annual Florida State Fair. Mrs. Shreaves will speak about the upcoming 2010 Fair’s plans as it pertains to the World Village area which will include entertainment acts with an international flair and foods of Hispanic or African- American origin. As part of its educational mission, The Fair Authority aims to engage all audiences by honoring Hispanic and African-American leaders, showcasing historical contributions and cultural relevance to the community. As a fun reward for those who have done their Fair homework, guests who answer some Fair trivia questions will win free admission tickets to the Fair good for any day in February.
Networking and registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch program starts at 12 p.m. The event cost is $25 for Chamber members or $30 for non-members and guests paying at the door. Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee a seat and meal at the event. All individuals interested in attending must e-mail reservations@tampalatinchamber.com or call (813) 936-4029 at least one day prior to the event.
TLC’s monthly lunch meetings are scheduled for the LAST TUESDAY of each month except in December. Companies or individuals interested in speaking at a future chamber event should contact Ileana Devin via e-mail at secretary@tampalatinchamber.com to specify the nature of their business and topic of interest. TLC’s sponsorship opportunities provide unique benefits for a company to showcase their business to a new audience each month. For more information on event sponsorship, please contact Ileana Iturriaga-Giordano via e-mail at iiturriaga@entravision.com.
The 2010 TLC yearly membership cost is $150 for individuals and corporate membership pricing is $300. The TLC membership provides many exclusive benefits including networking opportunities, discounted event costs and unique advertising options with local media available only to chamber members. The TLC membership application and payment authorization form can be obtained online at www.tampalatinchamber.com and should be sent by fax or to the mailing address noted on the form.
TLC is a vital resource to the business community where members can convene on a regular basis to network, discover new business opportunities and tap into resources that will enable their business to prosper. This philosophy is the basis for TLC’s slogan: “Bringing Businesses and the Latin Community Together to Make Top Local Connections”. For more information or questions, please e-mail info@tampalatinchamber.com or call (813) 936-4029.
