Monday Morning Memo

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Register today for our 39th Annual Meeting & Luncheon!

Our 39th Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 18, at Downtown’s JW Marriott Tampa Water Street!

 

We can’t wait to hear from our keynote, James Lima, showcase all of the Partnership’s accomplishments over the past year, introduce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors leadership slate, and unveil our new five-year strategic plan.

 

Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon wouldn’t be successful without the gracious support of our sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Shameka Conwell (sconwell@tampasdowntown) TODAY!

 

TITLE SPONSOR: IKE Smart City + Orange Barrel Media

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR: Tampa General Hospital

 

GOLD SPONSORS:

– Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

– Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

– Kimley-Horn

– Tampa Housing Authority

– Tampa Steel Erecting Co.

 

PROGRAM SPONSOR: Carlton Fields

 

SILVER SPONSORS:

– England-Thims & Miller

– Hill Ward Henderson

– JW Marriott & Tampa Marriott Water Street

– Shubin Law Group

– Smith & Associates Real Estate

– Stantec

– Straz Center

– Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

– Tampa Electric Company

– Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority

– Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA

– The Haskell Company

– Trenam Law

– Visit Tampa Bay

 

 

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The Tampa Downtown Partnership is hiring a Controller

The Controller is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for the overall financial health of the organization: including, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and contract/grant accounting. This role ensures accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all financial operations while supporting innovative approaches to support strategic planning and enhance organizational impact.

 

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Tampa Bay History Center selects new President & CEO

The Tampa Bay History Center proudly announced the appointment of Audrey Chapuis as its next President and CEO, following unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees. Recognized internationally for her distinguished leadership in cultural and academic institutions, Chapuis will guide the museum into its next chapter, working alongside its talented team to honor a legacy of excellence and expand its cultural reach.

 

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Join us for lunch at the Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta tomorrow!

Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month in The Square at Lykes Gaslight Park from 11am to 2pm.

 

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Tampa ranked second in the nation for economic growth!

A new study from CoworkingCafe ranked the city No. 2 among mid-sized U.S. cities for economic growth between 2019 and 2023, cementing Tampa’s status as one of the country’s strongest success stories.

 

“These results confirm what we already know: Tampa is on the rise,” said Mayor Jane Castor in a press release. “Our city is growing stronger every day, from creating good-paying jobs to attracting global investment. Tampa is proving to be one of the best places to live, work, and build a future.”

 

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Rock the Park 15th Anniversary concert set for this Thursday!

Help the Tampa Downtown Partnership celebrate 15 years of Rock the Park, September 4th at 6:30pm in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park!

 

Enjoy our free, monthly concert featuring three musical performers, two food trucks, an art walk and so much more! Plus, the first 100 attendees receive a free Rock the Park vintage t-shirt highlighting all of the incredible acts the Partnership’s Rock the Park has featured throughout the years!

 

Have a Rock the Park story from the past 15 years? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@tampasdowntown.com.

 

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World Car Free Day returns September 20th!

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to join forces with Walk Bike Tampa as the Downtown host for the 2025 World Car Free Day! Together, we’ll showcase how Tampa’s Downtown is activated year-round, highlighting the vital role transportation plays in its ongoing success. Join us as we celebrate a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable urban community!

 

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CNU Florida Annual Summit set to take over Downtown this week

The 2025 CNU Florida Summit will take place on September 3-5, 2025 in Tampa’s Downtown. Join professionals from a dozen fields to celebrate building a better Florida for the next generation and explore the latest developments in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

 

 

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