TAMPA BAY THINK TANK, INC.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Tampa Bay Businesses business practices for the exchange of ideas and initiatives among business owners, executives and professionals. In 2008 a small group of 8 business owners and professionals in Florida concluded that within their community there was the lacking of a forum where business owners could come together for an open exchange of ideas, the sharing of successful business strategies and other day to day concerns of running and growing a company. business owners or executives capable of making decisions affecting their company’s operating practices and growth initiatives. Their first event was held in September 2008. Attendance was by invitation only and 89 business owners and decision makers attended the inaugural event. The event was segmented into three parts. First was registration and followed by a featured speaker, a successful entrepreneur, Rebecca Smith, founder and President of A.D. Morgan Corporation, an 89 million dollar construction company. Following the conclusion of her presentation the remainder of the evening then reverted to roundtable discussions where challenges that were overcome by the speaker in growing her business or areas of individual concern could be openly and frankly discussed among the attending decision makers. The attendees were also encouraged to bring promotional products or printed materials that defined their companies and services which were conveniently placed on tables adjacent to the registration desk and exit. Several attendees developed new business relationships resulting from the evening and there is currently a waiting list of business owners wanting to attend future events. Our quarterly events start with open networking and complimentary food provided by Regency Oaks. Then we introduce the evenings feature speaker who will typically convey valuable points and lessons they have learned throughout the course of their business life. Attendees should expect to leave the event with business connections and a list of takeaways that they can apply to their own business. All events are FREE to attend, donations are given to the speaker’s favorite charity. To date, over $17,000 has been raised by Tampa Bay Think Tank Guests: Tampa Bay Think Tank gives to charity Thanks to Regency Oaks sponsorship and continued support of the greater Tampa Bay business community, the TBTT remains a free event. Along with providing their meeting facility, Regency Oaks also provides the evening’s food and beverages. At the conclusion of the event a voluntary donation would be appreciated and sent to the speaker’s favorite charity by the TBTT committee on the speaker’s behalf. We are interested in enhancing the success, profitability and growth of your Tampa Bay business. Even though attendance to our events are FREE, we do monitor the attendance. We only allow business owners, entrepreneurs and executive decision makers to attend our events and workshops. This ensures a high level of participation at the roundtables and focus on strategic business goals. A separate invitation link will be sent by a board member to first time guests that meet our only attendance requirement. After that, once invited, always invited! Ask us how we can help make your business grow: We are interested in enhancing the success, profitability and growth of your Tampa Bay business. Even though attendance to our events are FREE, we do monitor the attendance. We only allow business owners, entrepreneurs and executive decision makers to attend our events and workshops. This ensures a high level of participation at the roundtables and focus on strategic business goals. A separate invitation link will be sent by a board member to first time guests that meet our only attendance requirement. After that, once invited, always invited! Ask us how we can help make your business grow: