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Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1
Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Please see the below updates and resources for your business. Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Statewide No Cost Confidential Cyber Risk Assessment Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1A new law took effect on July 1, 2023, that requires certain…
Read MoreSupreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today
Supreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today LOOKING BACK Three years ago on this day, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited under the federal civil rights law of 1964. The 6-3 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts…
Read MoreTampa Bay LGBT Chamber Kicks Off Pride Month with the 2023 Pride in Business Luncheon, Panel Discussion
Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Kicks Off Pride Month with the 2023 Pride in Business Luncheon, Panel Discussion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1st, 2023 Contact: Justice Gennari, President & CEO CEO@TampaBayLGBTChamber.org or 813-894-8588 TAMPA BAY LGBT CHAMBER KICKS OFF PRIDE MONTH WITH THE 2023 PRIDE IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON, PANEL DISCUSSION Tampa, FL; Tampa Bay…
Read MoreSBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida for Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida for Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: May 20, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333, Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 23-435, FL 17926 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida For Secretary…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know From COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know The federal government’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end this Thursday, May 11 – ushering a new chapter in the fight against the disease. The end of the COVID-19 emergency removes certain coverage requirements from health…
Read MoreTransgender & Gender Expansive LGBTBE Certification Scholarship
Transgender & Gender Expansive LGBTBE Certification Scholarship Are you a TGX business owner interested in joining the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber? NGLCC and Wells Fargo have an exciting scholarship opportunity for you! Apply now to have your local membership dues sponsored and get LGBTBE certified. The scholarship is open to any TGX business owner who…
Read MoreThe Business Voice of the LGBTQ+ Community
The Business Voice of the LGBTQ+ Community What We Do: The Business Voice of the LGBTQ+ Community Foundation The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber. The Foundation provides leadership opportunities and educational programs for our members and the community at large. In 2022, the Foundation collected over…
Read MoreWho We Are: Our Committees
Who We Are: Our Committees Our Committees Get involved, stay connected, make a difference! Read more in the OUT Tampa Bay 2022-2023 Business Directory & Resource Guide! Ambassador Committee Chamber Ambassadors are highly motivated and engaged members who serve as liaisons between the Chamber and our members as well as represent the Chamber at a…
Read MorePride in Sports
Pride in Sports What Makes Us Champa Bay Local sports teams celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion! Three professional sports teams which call Tampa Bay home are champions not only within their respective sports, but also in matters of inclusion. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Drawing on the strength of the diverse region, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers strive…
Read MoreThings to Do in Tampa Bay
Things to Do in Tampa Bay Can’t-Miss Events in Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ Community Members’ Volunteer Day Each year, the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber selects a local nonprofit member around the holidays to partner with for our Members’ Volunteer Day to give back to our community. In 2021, our members donated over 200 meals to Feeding…
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