TAMPA – The Economic Club of Tampa announces that its annual Spring Florida Economic Forum at The Armature Works May 21 will highlight the Business of Tampa Bay Professional Sports, featuring representatives of the Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers and Lightning.
Funds raised by The Economic Club of Tampa and the event sponsors are matched by the State of Florida through the Take Stock in Children program administered through the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF). https://www.educationfoundation.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=47
The Florida Economic Forum 2018 goal is to fund six, two-year prepaid college scholarships for qualifying Hillsborough County school students.
Matt Silverman, President of the Tampa Bay Rays; Brian Ford, Chief Operating Officer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a representative to be named from the Tampa Bay Lightning will be on the panel.
Event moderator will be Sandy Murman, Hillsborough County Commission Chair. The Economic Leader of the Year Award recipient will be announced during the event.
The Spring Florida Economic Forum will be Monday, May 21, from 11:30-1 p.m. at The Armature Works, 1910 N.Ola Ave., Tampa, Fl 33602.
Reaching this goal will bring the total scholarships funded by the club to 24.
Also, The Economic Club of Tampa is providing eight mentors for at risk but academically achieving students. To register as guest or sponsor for the Economic Club of Tampa Florida Economic Forum and for additional information about the benefit please visit The Florida Economic Forum Registration & Sponsorship Link.
About The Economic Club of Tampa
The Economic Club of Tampa includes an exclusive yet diverse group of business, professional, and community thought leaders who share a vital interest in our local, state, national, and global economies. Each week, immediately following lunch, nationally recognized industry leaders, politicians, and thought leaders offer their perspectives on a variety of economic topics and pertinent issues. The club works to identify and assist upcoming leaders as the torch passes from one generation to the next. For more information, visit http://www.econclubtampa.org.
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