For more than 30 years, Leadership Tampa Bay has promoted the prosperity and vitality of the Tampa Bay region, enlightening our leaders to the importance of the area as a whole in the state of Florida. Our mission is to engage our members with businesses and community leaders to enhance knowledge of regional assets and issues. The program is designed not only to identify our regional strengths and build on them, but to delve into issues facing our region and explore ways to bridge our differences.
February 24, 2023
The 2023 Power of Access was yet again a must-attend event for LTB classmates and Alumni. This special evening spent with ten exceptional regional leaders always leaves attendees wanting for more conversations on hot topics that impact our area. The committee is focused on developing a timely list of topics […]
February 23, 2023
The day’s learning began at Roland Park K-8 Magnet School with welcome from Addison Davis, HCPS Superintendent and Nadia Combs, HCPS School Board Chair. After the welcome, the class was engaged by an education panel of local experts covering an array of topics. Frameworks was the next progression for the […]
February 8, 2023
Tampa Bay is blessed with some of the nation’s best healthcare facilities and the class took advantage of the day’s packed schedule to learn about the medical landscape in the region. St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital was the class’s first destination for breakfast and a briefing from Sarah Naumowich, President, St. […]
January 26, 2023
What makes Leadership Tampa Bay so great is that we focus on the overall region and not just one city within the Tampa Bay area. Polk Day is the opportunity for the LTB class to learn more about all the exciting things we have around us. The day kicked off […]
January 12, 2023
Polk day started for the class at Florida Children’s Museum Black Box Theater for breakfast and a welcome from the famous Sheriff Grady Judd. He was followed by Katie Worthington Decker, President /CEO, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. The class to do dual tours of Bonnet Springs Park and the […]
December 6, 2022
Seems so long ago, but it was yet another smashing hit of a party to spend times with other LTB classmates from a broad range of classes from over the years. It’s always a special evening with music, food, drinks, and most importantly, the chance to catch up with old […]
The Leadership Tampa Bay class year begins in September and runs through June. Each year, the board of directors organizes 11 class days that focus on regional issues and opportunities. The agenda for each day consists of panel discussions with business civic and government leaders, questions and answer sessions, and facility tours. In addition each class member participates in both an opening and closing retreat and a two day Tallahassee Trip.
Post Office Box 1315
Tampa, FL 33601
Executive Director
(813) 486-8917
Alice Bessette
alice@leadershiptampabay.com