Business Growth
- Enhance client relationships
- Create memories
- Cultivate new business
- Connect in a unique atmosphere
- Network with like-minded business STMs
Over 200 Bolts Business Alliance members came out to network, enjoy cocktails while listening to key note speakers Paul Anderson (President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay), Steve Griggs (CEO of the Tampa Bay Lighting) and special guest Andrew Card (Former Chief of Staff during the George W. Bush administration).
BBA Members were given exclusive access to experience "The Beach Tampa" during its time at the Amalie Arena. Guests sat down with Jeff and Penny Vinik, and Liz Dimmitt (Cultural Curator & Strategist) to discuss their vision on bringing "The Beach" to Tampa Bay. The speakers were followed by networking and the chance for BBA Members to head to "The Beach Tampa".
At the inaugural Bolts Business Alliance event, guests enjoyed networking with other BBA members, and a question and answer session hosted by Stacie Schaible of WFLA TV with Jeff Vinik, Steve Griggs (CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning) and Moez Limayem (Dean of USF Muma College of Business). The panel discussed their thoughts on the Tampa Bay business community.
Over 250 Bolts Business Alliance members heard the latest updates from Strategic Property Partners CEO James Nozar. The evening was highlighted by the Mr. Nozar's overview of the entire Water Street Tampa project and an outline of the development planned for the next few years. Members also enjoyed a networking and cocktail hour.