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2024 West Tampa Chamber Board of Director Applications now open The Board of Directors for the WTCoC is the policy-making body of the Chamber. It represents a wide variety of the business and professional organizations in and around the West Tampa community. A Director’s responsibility is to help create and…
Read MorePost Hurricane Idalia resources:–Business damage assessment survey is open. The state has opened this survey to all businesses to determine damages caused by Hurricane Idalia to see what resources are needed for recovery. Fill in the survey here. –Did you know the Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County has disaster recovery specialists available to provide help…
Read MoreThe West Tampa CRA has multiple grants available for people who live or work within the West Tampa CRA boundaries. These grants are designed to help businesses and residents within the WT CRA to maintain their homes and office spaces. Here is a list of grants that are available: Business…
Read MoreThe West Tampa Community has always been like a second home to the Tampa Housing Authority as our offices had been located at 1529 Main Street for more than 40 years. The sprawling 44 acre community, built in 1941 was an answer to the prayers of many seeking affordable housing. North…
Read MoreThree of BayCare Health System’s Hillsborough hospitals are getting upgrades. The Clearwater-based health care company will invest $308 million over the next three years to expand St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz and St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview. “The greater Tampa Bay area continues to be…
Read MoreTampa has many outstanding parks but none grander than the recently opened Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. The stunning 25-acre park along the west bank of the Hillsborough River just south of I-275 has something for everyone. Amenities include athletic courts and fields, picnic shelters, children’s play area and water…
Read More(Tampa Bay Times story by Christopher O’Donnell, May 11, 2018 edition) As if West Tampa wasn’t getting enough attention with the opening of a new riverfront park, construction is set to begin on West River, a signature urban renewal project expected to provide many of the park’s regular visitors. Tampa…
Read MoreThe West Tampa Chamber welcomed University of South Florida Head Football Coach Charlie Strong as the keynote speaker for the May 15th lunch. In keeping with the Chamber’s commitment to promoting West Tampa venues, the event was held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and attendees were treated to a…
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s Hospital officially kicked off their latest expansion project with a ceremonial groundbreaking on April 19th at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd location. The $126 million project will be completed in late 2019 and features a new six story tower, connecting bridge to St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, covered entry, 90 new…
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