Honoring Service: Veterans Florida Expo 2024 Comes to Tampa Bay

June 7 Β· 11am – June 8 Β· 3pm EDT 2225 North Lois Avenue Tampa, FL 33607 United States This June, Tampa Bay will host the prestigious Veterans Florida Expo 2024, a gathering that honors the commitment and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. Scheduled for June 7th to June 8th, from 11 am to 3 pm EDT, at 2225 North Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607, this event promises to be a memorable occasion for veterans and their families. The Veterans Florida Expo serves as a platform for veterans to explore various opportunities, connect with potential employers, and access resources tailored to their needs. It’s a testament to the community’s support for those who have served, providing them with avenues for personal and professional growth beyond their military service. Attendees can expect a range of activities and offerings, including job fairs, educational seminars, and networking opportunities. Whether veterans are seeking employment, considering educational pursuits, or exploring entrepreneurship, the Expo aims to provide valuable guidance and support. Moreover, the Expo is not just about business and career advancement; it’s also a celebration of veterans’ resilience and camaraderie. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow veterans, share experiences, and build lasting bonds within the community. As Tampa Bay embraces this event, it reaffirms its commitment to honoring veterans and their contributions to our country. Through initiatives like the Veterans Florida Expo, the region continues to be a beacon of support and appreciation for those who have served in uniform. For veterans in the Tampa Bay area and beyond, mark your calendars for the Veterans Florida Expo 2024. Join us as we come together to celebrate, empower, and honor our nation’s heroes. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-florida-expo-2024-tickets-841577048607?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse Tampa #tampabay #stpete #Clearwater #thingstodo #localevents #networking #community #tampabayconnects NetworkingTampabay TampaNetworking TampaEntrepreneurs womeninbusiness startups #tbconline #tampaeats #tampalife #tampaFlorida #tampafoodie #tampablogger #stpetefl #stpetebeach #clearwaterbeach #stpetesburgflorida #tampanightlife tampaProfessionals #entrepreneurship #startup #professionals #entrepreneurs #magazine #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #tampaMagazine tampabayconnects

Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival: Celebrate Freedom

Saturday, June 15 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607, United States Join us as we commemorate a significant moment in American history at the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival. This vibrant celebration will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607. The Juneteenth Festival marks the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This year, the Tampa Bay community will come together to honor this historic occasion through a series of cultural events, performances, and activities designed to educate, inspire, and celebrate freedom. Attendees can look forward to engaging live music, dynamic dance performances, and a variety of food vendors offering delicious cuisine. There will also be historical exhibits and educational activities highlighting the significance of Juneteenth, ensuring that this event is both enlightening and enjoyable for people of all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful celebration of freedom and unity. Come with family and friends, and join us in acknowledging the past while looking forward to a bright future. Mark your calendar and be sure to attend the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival for an unforgettable experience! For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website tampabusinessclub.com For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-juneteenth-festival-tickets-662360667587?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse #Tampa #tampabay #stpete #Clearwater #thingstodo #localevents #networking #community #tampabayconnects#NetworkingTampabay#TampaNetworking #TampaEntrepreneurs#womeninbusiness#startups #tbconline #tampaeats #tampalife #tampaFlorida #tampafoodie #tampablogger #stpetefl #stpetebeach #clearwaterbeach #stpetesburgflorida #tampanightlife#tampaProfessionals #entrepreneurship #startup #professionals #entrepreneurs #magazine #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #tampaMagazine tampabayconnects

Coffee & Referrals Networking Social @ The Attic Ybor

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 4 Β· 9am – 11am EDT Location: The Attic Ybor 1920 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605, United States Start your day with a cup of coffee and the chance to expand your business connections at the Coffee & Referrals Networking Social, hosted at The Attic Ybor! This morning event is designed to bring together professionals who are eager to share referrals, forge new partnerships, and collaborate on new business opportunities in a friendly and energetic environment. What to Expect: Networking Opportunities: Engage with other local professionals and exchange valuable referrals.Venue: Experience the unique charm of The Attic Ybor, a perfect spot for fostering meaningful conversations.Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of freshly brewed coffee and light snacks as you network.Whether you’re a seasoned networker or new to the scene, this event offers a supportive atmosphere for building lasting professional relationships and enhancing your business prospects. Join us for an inspiring morning of networking and referrals! For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website tampabusinessclub.com Connect over coffee and kickstart your day with new business opportunities! Tampa #tampabay #stpete #Clearwater #thingstodo #localevents #networking #community #tampabayconnects NetworkingTampabay TampaNetworking TampaEntrepreneurs womeninbusiness startups #tbconline #tampaeats #tampalife #tampaFlorida #tampafoodie #tampablogger #stpetefl #stpetebeach #clearwaterbeach #stpetesburgflorida #tampanightlife tampaProfessionals #entrepreneurship #startup #professionals #entrepreneurs #magazine #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #tampaMagazine tampabayconnects

Westshore Networking After-Hours Social @ Embassy Suites

Date & Time: Thursday, May 30 Β· 6 – 9pm EDT Location: Embassy Suites by HiltonTampa Airport Westshore555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609, United States Mark your calendars for an evening of connection and collaboration at the Westshore Networking After-Hours Social, hosted by Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore! This event offers a prime opportunity for professionals across various industries to mingle, share ideas, and expand their business networks in a relaxed and informal setting. What to Expect: Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with like-minded professionals from the Tampa Bay area.Venue: Enjoy the welcoming ambiance of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore.Refreshments: Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the evening.Whether you’re looking to forge new business relationships, catch up with old contacts, or simply enjoy a pleasant evening with industry peers, the Westshore Networking After-Hours Social is the place to be. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your professional network and have a great time! For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website tampabayconnects.com. Join us and connect with the best in the business! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westshore-networking-after-hours-social-embassy-suites-tickets-891864720387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Tampa #tampabay #stpete #Clearwater #thingstodo #localevents #networking #community #tampabayconnects NetworkingTampabay TampaNetworking TampaEntrepreneurs womeninbusiness startups #tbconline #tampaeats #tampalife #tampaFlorida #tampafoodie #tampablogger #stpetefl #stpetebeach #clearwaterbeach #stpetesburgflorida #tampanightlife tampaProfessionals #entrepreneurship #startup #professionals #entrepreneurs #magazine #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #tampaMagazine tampabayconnects

Operation Helping Hand Holiday Dinner

As the year winds down Operation Helping Hand is celebrating the holidays and saluting the troops. All year long they are as busy as elves doing fundraising events and raising awareness for the wounded warriors at the James A. Haley Hospital. OPHH helps to fund the very necessary therapies consisting of music, art, virtual reality plus motion/dance therapy programs. Military men and women stationed around the world can find themselves in need of rehabilitation. Many find their way to Tampa Way and the local VA. Founded in 2007, OPHH has made a big dent in the ability to help fund and grow the therapy offerings. They see the benefits first hand. The Veterans get the much needed attention and care. OPHH also provides assistance to local family members on the sidelines supporting their family member as they fight to get better. The Holiday Party is a time to celebrate the year gone by. The Patriotic and fun filled event is set for December 14 at 6 pm at Embassy Suites at 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 by USF. Sponsors will be on hand. Veterans will be there too and others are invited to join in on the festive fun. You can call 813-771-6744 to make a reservation to attend the free event. Reservations are needed by 12/8. Volunteers are always welcome. There’s always more to be done to help out Veterans thrive. Thank you!!!! Have a wonderful day!!! tampabayconnects

Β Popular Veteran’s Run is almost here.

Photo Credit: Maureen @ MEFMedia A Veteran’s Run dedicated to military men and women making the transition from military to civilian life, is just days away. This will be the sixth year for this incredible race. It is all the brain child of OTS4Vets. The groups mission is to help Veterans monetarily, professionally mentally physically, and with any other needs they have to ensure a positive and successful transition from active duty back to the civilian sector. Each year this race grows in popularity. Race options are 5K, 10k, Half Marathon, 16 miles & a 2 day challenge. Hundreds turn out every year. More than 600 people are expected to take part this year. It is set to take placeΒ November 18Β &Β November 19.Β The location for this inspiring event is along the Courtney Campbell Causeway at Ben T. Davis Park.Β  One of the event sponsors is All Hart Foundation led by Gary Hartfield. It is his mission to give back to the community and he’s involved in many charitable initiatives. This organization aims to develop progressive solutions that empower and transform our communities.Β Learn more by going toΒ AllHartFoundation.org Everyone is encouraged to come out to show support for America’s Veterans. For more information to participate, sponsor or volunteer, go to OTS4Vets.org or https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/TheVeteransRun tampabayconnects

The Salty Donut

Coffee Daytime coffee has gotten a whole lot sweeter. The salted caramel latte is the perfect blend of silky and slightly briny. Served eitherΒ Β ice and hot, you can’t go wrong with either option, as it is prepared with with a homemade, in-house caramel. DonutsThe traditional glazed donut is a classic, and one of my favorite donuts that I have tried at The Salty. It’s a soft brioche covered in a vanilla bean glaze. Next, I tried the maple cinnamon twist, an exclusive at the Buckhead Atlanta location. It’s savory and rich in flavor. Its truly meant to be shared! The brown butter + salt donut is equally rich. The vanilla bean cake donut is topped with maldon sea salt, pairing well with a sip of the salted caramel latte.Β  The Visionary Boss verdict: If anyone knows me, they are well aware that I can’t turn down a donut. It’s one of my favorite treats, no matter the occasion or what time of day. The Salty gets it right! I will be visiting the Hyde Park Village location soon. Next time, I plan on ordering a batch of traditional glazed and oreo cake donut holes. Delicious things arrive in small packages, or in this case, as mini donuts!Β  tampabayconnects

Let’s Explore Machine Learning: A Fun Adventure for Business Owners!

Hey there, business leaders! 🌟 Have you ever wondered what “Machine Learning” is? We hear it everywhere in regards to Artificial Intelligence. It might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but guess what? It’s like having a super-smart pet that learns tricks and helps you out! Let’s dive into the world of Machine Learning in a way that’s as fun as solving a tricky puzzle! πŸ€“ Imagine you have a magical robot buddy. This robot loves to learn just like you do, but it learns in a really cool way. It looks at lots and lots of examples and then figures out stuff all by itself – like magic! Okay, now let’s pretend you are a 10 year old and has a bunch of colorful toy blocks. You want your robot friend to learn how to build a tower. So, you show it how to stack the blocks one by one, and your robot watches very carefully. Now, after watching you stack the blocks a bunch of times, your robot friend starts to get the hang of it. It starts stacking the blocks on its own, just like you showed it! That’s Machine Learning – your robot buddy learned from watching and now knows how to build a tower all by itself. πŸ“Ž So, how does this magic help businesses? Continue reading ‡️ Smart Choices Remember how your robot buddy learned to stack blocks? Well, businesses can use Machine Learning to learn from lots of information and make smart choices. It’s like having a crystal ball that helps them know what might happen next. Happy Customers Just like you can learn your friend’s favorite game and surprise them, businesses can use Machine Learning to understand what their customers like. This way, they can make products and services that make customers super happy! Catch Sneaky Stuff Imagine you have a superhero cape that helps you spot hidden things. Machine Learning can be a business superhero too! It can find sneaky things, like if someone is pretending to be a friend but is actually a little mischievous. Teaching Computers to See Your robot friend learned how to stack blocks by looking at them, right? Well, Machine Learning can teach computers to see and understand pictures. This helps businesses know what people like and don’t like, just by looking at pictures. Super-Fast Helpers Have you ever counted your toys really fast really growing up? Machine Learning can count and do math even faster than you! Businesses can use it to count money, toys, or anything else really quickly. Growing Smarter Just like you learn new games and become better at them, Machine Learning keeps getting smarter too. It learns from its mistakes and becomes a real whiz at solving problems. So, in conclusion, there you have it – Machine Learning is like having a magical learning buddy for businesses. It helps them make smart choices, make customers happy, catch sneaky things, see pictures like a superhero, be super-fast at math, and keep growing smarter every day. Now, who’s ready to embark on their own Machine Learning adventure? Get ready to unlock the magic and help your business shine like a bright star in the sky! πŸš€πŸŒŒ tampabayconnects

What is Artificial Intelligence? A Fun Guide for Business Owners

Hey there, business magnates! πŸš€ Have you ever wondered what those two big words “Artificial Intelligence” mean? Well, get ready to dive into the world of AI in a way that’s as easy as building a LEGO spaceship! Imagine you have a super smart robot friend. This robot friend can learn things, just like you do in school. But guess what? It doesn’t need a backpack or pencils because it has something called “digital brain.” Now, this digital brain can look at tons and tons of pictures, videos, and information, just like when you look at all those cool dog videos on the internet. 🐢 But the robot brain is super-duper fast, like a cheetah with turbo boosters! So, why is this robot brain so awesome for businesses? Well, remember how you can ask your robot friend to tell you a joke or play your favorite song? AI can do something similar for businesses, but even cooler! Continue reading ⬇️ It Can Help Make Big Choices Just like when you ask your friends for advice, businesses can ask AI for help in making important decisions. AI looks at lots of information and says, “Hey, based on what I’ve learned, maybe you should try this!” Talking to Customers You know how you chat with your friends? Well, AI helps businesses talk to their customers on websites or even on the phone. It can answer questions and help you find what you need, like a friendly virtual helper. Guessing What’s Next Ever play a game where you guess what comes next? AI can do that too! It looks at what you like and what you do, and then suggests things you might enjoy. Like when it says, “You might also like…” when you watch videos. Being Super-Fast Helpers Just like your robot friend can do math really fast, AI can crunch numbers quicker than a calculator. This helps businesses do things like figure out how much stuff they need to make or how much money they’re making. Finding Sneaky Things Remember playing hide-and-seek? AI can find things that are hiding, but instead of toys, it’s looking for problems. It can tell if something is acting strange, like when you spot your little brother trying to sneak your cookies. Learning New Tricks You love learning new games, right? Well, AI loves learning new things too! It can learn from mistakes and get even smarter over time, just like you do when you practice playing an instrument. So, in conclusion, there you have it – AI is like having a super clever friend for businesses. It helps them make choices, talk to customers, guess what’s next, be super-fast at math, find sneaky problems, and keep learning new things. Just like you, AI is here to make the world a cooler, smarter, and more fun place for everyone! Now, who’s ready to build their own AI-powered LEGO spaceship of success? πŸš€πŸŒŸ tampabayconnects

The Need of Investing in Artificial Intelligence to Unleash Business Success – Part 2

Welcome back! In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is one technology that stands out as a game-changer for businesses across industries. The introduction of AI into business processes has sped up innovation, efficiency, and growth. We’ll discuss the undeniable advantages of investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can propel your business to new heights in this part 2 blog post! Risk Management and Fraud Detection AI is an effective tool for risk management and fraud detection because of its capacity to recognize trends and anomalies. For example, financial institutions and e-commerce companies use AI algorithms to spot suspicious transactions in real-time, averting possible losses, and protecting client information. Data-Driven Marketing Strategies Marketing tactics are transformed by AI-driven insights. Businesses may design highly focused advertisements by looking at customer behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns. AI maximizes the distribution of ads and content, ensuring that marketing initiatives reach the appropriate audience at the right time and optimizing return on investment. Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management Artificial intelligence-driven predictive maintenance provides top performance for sectors that depend on machinery and equipment. AI can forecast when equipment is likely to break by evaluating data from sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, allowing for proactive maintenance and reducing downtime. Human Resource Management AI simplifies HR procedures, including employee engagement and candidate screening. Initial candidate enquiries can be handled by chatbots, and systems powered by AI evaluate candidates’ qualifications for positions and skill sets. In order to shed light on the dynamics of the workforce and suggest areas for development, AI may also evaluate employee feedback and engagement data. In conclusion, remember that a successful application of AI into your company strategy demands careful planning, continual learning, and a dedication to adjusting to the rapidly changing environment of AI technologies as you explore doing so. By utilizing AI, you can put your company at the forefront of innovation and promote sustainable growth in a market that is getting more and more cutthroat. Thank you for reading part 2 of this blog! tampabayconnects