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SUMMARY:Hillsborough/Pinellas - Hospitality Forward April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nAI for Hospitality Leaders – Navigating the Changing Landscape\nJoin the FRLA Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters for the FIRST Hospitality Forward meeting – an exclusive tech empowerment event designed for hospitality leaders! Hospitality Forward is brought to you in collaboration with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Our very first meeting will dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence and its inevitable influence on the future of the hospitality industry. \nRegister today and join your industry colleagues on April 28th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for AI for Hospitality Leaders – Navigating the Changing Landscape.  \nRegistration:\n(Breakfast Included) \n$40 – Single Event Registration\n$99 – Register for All THREE Meetings \nRegister Now!\nUpcoming Meetings: \n• June 2025 – Customer Obsessed\n– Learn how to create unforgettable customer experiences and drive growth. \n• September 2025 – Hack-Proof Your World\n– Learn how to protect your business from online threats. \nView Event Flyer\n  \nInquire About Sponsorships Opportunities! \nContact FRLA Regional Director\, Dannette Lynch\, at dannette@frla.org or 727-642-3404. \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pinellas-hospitality-forward-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay\, 2900 Bayport Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - 8th Annual Sporting Clay Event
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament \nJune 2\, 2025\nTampa Bay Sporting Clays\n  \nGet ready to lock and load for an unforgettable day of fun and networking at the FRLA Hillsborough 8th Annual Sporting Clay Event. Whether you’re a rookie or a sharpshooter\, this is your chance to hit the bullseye on building connections and teamwork. This year’s event takes place during National Tourism Week\, so let’s celebrate the industry and shoot for success. Gather your team and get ready – because at this event\, we’re not just aiming for targets\, we’re aiming for new friendships and opportunities! Ready\, Aim\, Network! \nEvent Details:\nMonday\, June 2\, 2025\n8:45 AM – 1:30 PM\nTampa Bay Sporting Clays\n10514 Ehren Cutoff Land O’ Lakes \nSchedule of Events:\n8:45 – 9:30 AM Breakfast\n9:00 AM Registration\n9:15 AM Range Safety Briefing\n9:45 AM Clay Shoot Begins\n12:00 – 1:30 PM – Lunch\, Awards\, Raffles\, & Beverages \n  \nEvent Pricing:\nRegistration includes breakfast and awards luncheon provided by the Renaissance International Plaza Hotel \nTeam of Four $500 – (4) shooters\, ammo\, golf cart\, and (1) gun per team \nIndividual Shooter $125 – (1) shooter\, ammo\, and gun (at shooting station) \nGolf Cart $60 – (For individual shooters only) Course is ¾ mile to walk \nPlayers Package $30 – (Purchase online or at check-in) Three raffle tickets and one mulligan \n  \nRegister Now!\nThe registration and payment deadline is May 26\, 2025\, or earlier if the event sells out. Cancellations after the deadline will be invoiced. \n  \nRaffle item donations needed and appreciated!\n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nPresenting Sponsor: $1\,500 – Company recognition on tournament signage\, introduction at opening of event and luncheon\, prominent logo placement on tournament t-shirt\, choice of station to showcase your business and network with shooters\, two teams of four and two golf carts. \nTournament T-Shirt Sponsor: $1\,000 – Top placement of logo on tournament t-shirt\, company recognition on signage display\, one team of six and one golf cart. \nBreakfast or Luncheon Sponsor: $750 – Welcome participants\, company recognition on signage\, logo on t-shirt\, table display and one team of four. \nAwards Celebration Sponsor: $500 each – Address participants\, company recognition on signage\, logo on t-shirt\, table for distribution of materials and one shooter. \nStation Sponsor: $150 – Showcase your business at a range station while networking with shooters.
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-8th-annual-sporting-clay-event/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay Sporting Clays\, 10514 Ehren Cutoff\, Land O Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough/Pinellas - Hospitality Forward June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nCustomer Obsessed – How to Create Unforgettable Experiences and Drive Growth\nJoin the FRLA Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters for the SECOND Hospitality Forward meeting – an exclusive tech empowerment event designed for hospitality leaders! Hospitality Forward is brought to you in collaboration with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Our second meeting will uncover strategies and technologies that transform the entire customer journey\, create loyalty\, and generate growth.  \nRegister today and join your industry colleagues on June 10th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for Customer Obsessed – How to Create Unforgettable Experiences and Drive Growth  \nSpeakers:\n \n  \nRegistration:\n(Breakfast Included) \n$40 \nRegister Now!\nUpcoming Meetings: \n• September 2025 – Hack-Proof Your World\n– Learn how to protect your business from online threats. \nView Event Flyer\n  \nInquire About Sponsorships Opportunities! \nContact FRLA Regional Director\, Dannette Lynch\, at dannette@frla.org or 727-642-3404. \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pinellas-hospitality-forward-june-meeting/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay\, 2900 Bayport Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough/Pinellas - Hospitality Forward August Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Unseen Threat: Cyber Risks in Hospitality\nJoin the FRLA Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters for the THIRD Hospitality Forward meeting – an exclusive tech empowerment event designed for hospitality leaders! Hospitality Forward is brought to you in collaboration with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Our third meeting will expose the hidden dangers lurking in the digital landscape of the hospitality sector. Learn how to identify\, mitigate\, and respond to cyber threats that could jeopardize your business and reputation.  \nSecure your spot and your future. Register today and join your industry colleagues on August 5th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for The Unseen Threat: Cyber Risks in Hospitality. \n  \nMeet the Speakers:  \n \n  \nRegistration:\n(Breakfast Included) \n$40 \nRegister Now!\nIf you registered for the whole series\, you are all set! \nView Event Flyer\nInquire About Sponsorships Opportunities! \nContact FRLA Regional Director\, Dannette Lynch\, at dannette@frla.org or 727-642-3404. \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pinellas-hospitality-forward-august-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay\, 2900 Bayport Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Pinellas & Hillsborough - Confetti Culture by James Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker\, James Ferguson! James is a visionary\, employee engagement expert\, culture coach\, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact!  \nHe specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen\, heard\, and celebrated – every single day! With a proven record of energizing hospitality management teams\, James puts the FUN back in the fundamentals of employee engagement. James’s sessions aren’t just talks – they’re transformative experiences.  \nJoin us for this unforgettable session that’s equal parts powerful and purposeful. In this inspiring talk\, James will show how to lead with impact\, master resilience\, time management\, and reinvention\, showing how you can turn hope into habits through this confetti-filled formula that builds a more positive\, productive\, and profitable culture! \nEvent Details:\nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025\n8:30 AM – Registration \n9:oo AM – Presentation\nMarriott Tampa International Airport\n4200 George J Bean Parkway Tampa\, FL \nRegistration:\nMember – $45 per person\nFuture Member – $55 per person\nReserved Table of 8 – $350  \nRegister Now\n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nEvent Sponsor: $550\n(Includes opportunity to welcome guests\, corporate logo on signage\, video screen and reserved table of 6) \nBreakfast Sponsor: $250\n(Includes recognition\, signage with corporate logo and 2 event tickets) \n  \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-hillsborough-leading-with-impact-by-james-ferguson/
LOCATION:Marriott Tampa Airport\, 4200 George J Bean Pkwy\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - 2nd Annual ROSE Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE Awards\nOctober 9\, 2025\nRenaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel\n  \nWelcome to the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of frontline Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the region to curate unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor. We  cordially invite you to be a part of this prestigious event as we pay tribute to these outstanding champions who are shaping the landscape of hospitality with their dedication and passion. \nEvening Itinerary:\n5:30 PM – Red Carpet Arrival \n6:00 PM – ROSE Awards Reception (Cash Bar) \n6:20 PM – Nominee Group Photo \n6:30 PM  – ROSE Awards Ceremony & Dinner \nBusiness/Cocktail Attire Requested \n  \nAre you currently working alongside a dedicated team member who embodies qualities of reliability\, passion\, and exceptional customer service? Someone who consistently goes the extra mile beyond their regular duties? If so\, we invite you to shine a spotlight on their outstanding contributions by nominating them for a prestigious ROSE Award!  \n  \nSubmit a Nomination!\nNomination Deadline: October 2\, 2025\n  \n \nPurchase Tickets!\n  \nClick Here to View the 2024 ROSE Award Winners!\n  \nThank you to our Sponsors: 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-2nd-annual-rose-awards/
LOCATION:Renaissance Tampa International Plaza\, 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - Pizza Palooza
DESCRIPTION:In “knead” of a little team bonding?\nHead to the Hillsborough Chapter’s Pizza Palooza for a deliciously fun and friendly pizza-making competition! Everyone on your team will work together to make pizza dough from scratch\, and then creative energy will flow while you choose flavor combinations and ingredients to craft the best pizza pie. The event culminates a friendly competition that calls on each team to hone time management\, collaboration\, communication\, and presentation skills with delicious results.  \nGiving Back for the Holidays! \nThe Hillsborough Chapter is thrilled to spread joy and make a difference in the lives of teenagers in our community! We invite all attendees to join us in this heartwarming initiative by bringing a minimum $15.00 gift card from Amazon\, Target\, Walmart\, or others. These thoughtful gifts will be given to teenagers who often go unsupported during the holidays. \n  \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:30 PM\nRenaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel \n(Pelagia Trattoria)\n4200 Jim Walter Blvd. Tampa\, FL 33607 \nEvent Cost:\nTeam of Four – $150\nMember – $45 per person\nFuture Member – $50 per person \nOne drink ticket for wine\, beer\, or soda and pizza tasting \nSponsorship Opportunities:\nPalooza Sponsor: $500\n2 event tickets\, welcoming at event and corporate signage at an event \nPizza Station Sponsor: $175\n2 event tickets\, corporate signage at event \n  \nRegister Now! \nRegistration Deadline: November 7\, 2025 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pizza-palooza-2/
LOCATION:Renaissance Tampa International Plaza\, 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to mix\, mingle\, and give back this holiday season! Join us at the FRLA Hillsborough Chapter Holiday Social at AC Hotel for a great cause.\n  \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-holiday-social/
LOCATION:AC Hotel\, 420 West Boy Scout Boulevard\, Tampa\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - Board Installation Reception - DATE CHANGE!
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-board-installation-reception/
LOCATION:Santo’s Drinkeria Roof Top Bar\, 1607 N 22 Street\, Tampa\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough & Pinellas - Hospitality Forward Series: Industry Trends & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Forward: Industry Trends\nJoin us for the first meeting series of 2026!\nChange is the only constant in the hospitality industry. With guest/patron satisfaction and experience at the core of success\, businesses must stay ahead of the trends shaping the industry. The Pinellas & Hillsborough Chapters of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association have assembled a distinguished panel of hospitality experts who will explore key hospitality trends and offer insights to provide leaders with informed ideas on people\, technology\, and processes. We want to help your business not only adapt\, but thrive in 2026 and beyond!  \nTopics: \n\nWhat was/is working in 2025/2026\nStatus of the market\nWhat consumers are drinking \nHow technology is affecting the industry\nGenerational behavior shifts\nOperational supply chain health and issues \n\nDistinguished Industry Panel \n\nDaniel Murphy\, Division of Marketing & Development\, Florida Department of Agriculture\nMichelle Stencik\, Director\, Customer Strategic Insights\, Coke\nDavid Boothe\, Vice President\, Republic National Distributing Company\nJeremy Padilla\, Region Vice President\, Sysco West Florida\nDora Fruman\, Head of Client Strategies\, Revenue Management Solutions\nSteve Jaeger\, Director of Portfolio\, Republic National Distributing Company\n\nQ&A to follow the panel discussion!  \n  \nEvent Details: \nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n8:30 AM – Registration\n9:00 – 10:30 AM – Industry Panel and Light Breakfast\nThe Karol Hotel | 2675 Ulmerton Road Clearwater\, FL\n$40 – Per Meeting \n(or $99 for all 3 meetings) \n  \nRegister Now! \nRegistration deadline: 3/24/2026 \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities:\n$150 – Event Sponsor \n(includes corporate signage and two attendees) \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pinellas-hospitality-forward-series-industry-trends-insights/
LOCATION:The Karol Hotel\, 2675 Ulmerton Road\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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