Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

August is National Wellness Month ❤️

Wellness is more than one healthy choice. It’s having the knowledge, resources, and support to take care of yourself and the people you love.

At Hearts of Valor Inc., we’re working to build stronger hearts and healthier communities through programs that make heart health education and resources more accessible:

🩺 HEARTLinks – Community heart health screenings, education, resources, and referrals

❤️ HeartSavers Academy – CPR, BLS, and First Aid training that gives youth and adults the skills to respond when every second counts

🤝 HeartStrong Financial Assistance – Support for individuals and families impacted by cardiovascular disease

🌱 Heart Connect Series – Community education focused on prevention, wellness, treatment management, and healthier lifestyles

This National Wellness Month, you can help us continue bringing these programs into the Tampa Bay community.

❤️ Support our mission and help us reach more families:
August is National Wellness Month!

Wellness is more than one healthy choice. It’s having the knowledge, resources, and support to take care of yourself and the people you love.

At Hearts of Valor Inc., we’re working to build stronger hearts and healthier communities through programs that make heart health education and resources more accessible:

🩺 HEARTLinks – Community heart health screenings, education, resources, and referrals

❤️ HeartSavers Academy – CPR, BLS, and First Aid training that gives youth and adults the skills to respond when every second counts

🤝 HeartStrong Financial Assistance – Support for individuals and families impacted by cardiovascular disease

🌱 Heart Connect Series – Community education focused on prevention, wellness, treatment management, and healthier lifestyles

This National Wellness Month, you can help us continue bringing these programs into the Tampa Bay community.

Every heart matters. Every life counts.

❤️ Support our mission and help us reach more families:
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08/13/2026

08/13/2026

813 is our service area. Today, it gets the spotlight. 💙💛

Mobile Notary by BE moves throughout Tampa Bay meeting people where business, life, and some of their biggest moments happen.

At the kitchen table signing documents.
At the closing table making moves.
At the ceremony saying “I do.”

We don't just do business in the 813. We move through it.

Happy 813 Day from Mobile Notary by BE.

📍 Mobile Notary | Wedding Officiant | Real Estate Closings
📞 813-421-5217

08/13/2026

🎉 The Florida SBDC Network is celebrating 50 years of helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive — and we want our clients to be part of what’s next!

Join us at the 2026 Small Business Success Summit, happening 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟳–𝟭𝟴 at Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, for two days of learning, networking, and practical strategies designed to help Florida’s small business community move forward with confidence.

As a thank you for being part of the Florida SBDC Network’s first 50 years, we’re offering our clients $50 off registration with 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 SBDC50. Because business growth is great — and saving $50 is also pretty great. 😉

During registration, select the “Have a promo code?” button and enter 𝗦𝗕𝗗𝗖𝟱𝟬 to receive the discounted rate.

➡️ Register today: https://floridasbdc.org/success_summit/

08/13/2026

In celebration of National Black Business Month, we’re creating space for more than recognition. We’re creating room for connection.

Join the Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce for the Black Business Network & Mixer at Venue 2106.

No panels. No long program. Just Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders connecting, building relationships, and strengthening the ecosystem around us.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
📍 Venue 2106
2106 W Main St, Tampa, FL 33607

Come ready to meet someone new, reconnect with familiar faces, and turn celebration into connection.

Connect. Build. Collaborate.
Strong businesses. Stronger community.

08/13/2026

Want to become a more competitive bidder for Hillsborough County opportunities?

Hillsborough County is hosting Level Up: Bidding, Contracting & Negotiating Tips, featuring insight from a procurement expert and experienced contractors.

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 CareerSource Tampa Bay

If government contracting is part of your growth strategy, this is an opportunity to learn more about the process before the next bid hits your desk.

The Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce is sharing this resource as part of our commitment to connecting businesses with education and opportunities that can strengthen their capacity.

Educate. Advocate. Elevate.

08/13/2026

813 on 8/13. ❤️🖤💚

Today, we’re simply showing love to the area code we call home.

To the businesses built here.
The families rooted here.
The neighborhoods that give Tampa its character.
The people creating, serving, leading, and building across Hillsborough County.

813 is more than an area code. It’s home.

And we’re keeping the celebration going.

Come celebrate with us next week at our Black Business Network & Mixer as we connect, support Black business, and continue celebrating National Black Business Month.

📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Venue 2106
2106 W Main St, Tampa, FL 33607

Happy 8/13, Tampa Bay. We appreciate you. We respect you. And we’re proud to serve alongside you.

08/11/2026

Fyi

The 2026-2027 Junior League of Tampa Community Assistance Application is now open through Friday, October 30th!

The Junior League of Tampa offers support to nonprofit agencies operating in Hillsborough County through Community Action assistance, Enabling Fund assistance, and Volunteers at Large assistance. Community Action assistance provides funds and volunteers for short term "Done in a Day" projects. Enabling Fund assistance provides grant funds. Volunteers at Large assistance provides volunteers when grant funds are not needed.

To complete an application, please visit: jltampa.org/grants.

08/10/2026

Dont forgot about Early Voting this week

Early Voting for the 2026 Primary starts tomorrow in Hillsborough County! From August 3-16, you can vote in person or drop off your Vote By Mail ballot at any of our 27 convenient Early Vote sites. 🗳️ Visit VoteHillsborough.gov/EarlyVoting for full details