Tampa Connection

07/23/2026

Only a few days until we welcome the Tampa Connection Class of 2027! Join us for an evening of connection as you meet your classmates, connect with alumni and Board members, and get a preview of the year ahead. As part of our Summer Mixer, we'll also be supporting Christmas in July, a community-wide fundraiser benefiting the children at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. We'll be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the event for anyone who would like to participate. We can't wait to see you there!

07/16/2026

The countdown is on! Our New Class Member Summer Mixer is almost here, and we're excited to officially welcome the Tampa Connection Class of 2027. In addition to meeting your fellow class members and connecting with alumni, we're proud to support Christmas in July, a month-long community fundraiser that helps provide activities, experiences, and toys for the children at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. If you're able, consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the mixer. Here's to a great year of leadership, service, and community!

07/09/2026

TC2027, we can't wait to meet you! If you are joining Tampa Connection's Class of 2027, please join us for our New Class Member Summer Mixer, hosted by the Tampa Connection Board. It's a great opportunity to:

• Meet your fellow Class of 2027 members
• Connect with Tampa Connection alumni and Board members
• Learn more about what to expect this year

We're also proud to support Christmas in July, a month-long community fundraiser that helps provide activities, experiences, and toys for the children at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. In the spirit of the season, we'll be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the mixer. While not required, we encourage you to bring one if you're able.

Parking: Limited parking is available at Joy Bar, with additional parking in the plaza across the street. We encourage carpooling or using a rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) whenever possible.

07/02/2026

The countdown is on, TC2027! Join us for our New Class Member Summer Mixer, hosted by the Tampa Connection Board. It's a great opportunity to:

• Meet your fellow Class of 2027 members
• Connect with Tampa Connection alumni and Board members
• Learn more about what to expect this year

We're also proud to support Christmas in July, a month-long community fundraiser that helps provide activities, experiences, and toys for the children at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. In the spirit of the season, we'll be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the mixer. While not required, we encourage you to bring one if you're able.

Parking: Limited parking is available at Joy Bar, with additional parking in the plaza across the street. We encourage carpooling or using a rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) whenever possible.

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2027!

06/30/2026

Calling all TC2027 Class Members! Please join us for our New Class Member Summer Mixer, hosted by our Tampa Connection Board. Throughout the evening, you'll have the chance to:

- Meet other members of the Class of 2027
- Connect with Tampa Connection alumni and Board members
- Learn more about what to expect this year

In the spirit of Christmas in July, we'll also be collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to children in our community. While not required, we encourage you to bring a toy if you're able.

PLEASE NOTE: Limited parking is available at Joy Bar, with additional parking in the plaza across the street. We encourage using a rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) or carpooling whenever possible.

06/04/2026

Final call 🚨 Applications for the Tampa Connection Class of 2027 close this week. If leadership, growth, and community impact are part of your path, now’s the time to apply

📅 Class of 2027 applications due 06.05.26 https://buff.ly/UG3bNVY

06/04/2026

Congratulations again to the Tampa Connection Class of 2025–2026 and all of the nonprofit partners who made this year so impactful. Now it's your turn! Applications for the 2026–2027 class close this Friday, June 5th. If you've been thinking about getting more involved in Tampa Bay, building meaningful connections, and growing as a leader, we encourage you to apply.

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06/04/2026

Congratulations to the Tampa Connection Class of 2025–2026! This year, our teams partnered with incredible nonprofit organizations across Tampa Bay:

Purple Team + Madi's Movement
Blue Team + Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Green Team + Tampa Bay Tech Apprentice Network
Orange Team + Hearts of Valor
Red Team + Friends of the Riverwalk

Thank you to our class members, nonprofit partners, and outgoing Board Members for your leadership, service, and commitment to our community. We're also excited to welcome our incoming 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

A special congratulations to Bill Merchant, recipient of the 2026 Betty Tribble Award, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to Tampa Connection. Interested in joining Tampa Connection? Applications for the next class close this Friday, June 5th! Alumni, be sure to check out our new website at the link in our bio and stay connected.

06/03/2026

As we begin reviewing applications, we’re grateful for the organizations who have already shared their work with us. If you’ve been considering applying, now is a great time to submit. We’re excited to see what this next group of partnerships will bring!

📩 Apply here: https://buff.ly/YB4t02p

We are now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area for our 2026-2027 Tampa Connection program! If your nonprofit organization is interested in having our Board of Directors consider a project, please apply below.

05/28/2026

Each class brings together leaders from across industries, united by curiosity and a desire to contribute to our region. Applications for the Tampa Connection Class of 2027 are open until 06.05.26. https://buff.ly/UG3bNVY