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.
December 1, 2025
November 20, 2025 For Social Services Day, the Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 embarked on an impactful day to see the transformational work of our nonprofit partners. To start the day, the class divided into small groups to visit several organizations, each providing a unique window into the social-service […]
November 18, 2025
Leadership Tampa Bay: Polk County Day, A Deeper Appreciation for Community and Growth Our recent Polk County Day was an incredible experience, one that opened my eyes to just how much innovation, leadership, and heart exists within this growing part of Florida. From early morning tours through cultural landmarks to […]
October 21, 2025
“Leadership is the ability to elicit extraordinary purpose from ordinary people”. The class of 2026, “TWWOOOOO SIXXXX, YOUUUU KNOWWWW,” spent a fantastic two days at Innisbrook Golf Resort absorbing valuable insight from three fantastic leaders in the Tampa Bay community, participating in team-building activities while concurrently building friendships with our […]
October 21, 2025
Written by Opal Hudson, Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 On October 9, 2025, Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 traded boardrooms for brushes, glass, and imagination during Arts Day, a signature, whirlwind experience showcasing how creativity fuels connection, culture, and community leadership across the Tampa Bay region. The program […]
September 4, 2025
The Class of 2026 has begun, and the Kickoff Reception was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the new class! Thank you again to our sponsors: Segal McCambridge as Gold Sponsor, Rivero, Gordimor & Company, ASI Landscapes, Osgood & Associates as Bronze Sponsors.
May 29, 2025
The Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2025 Graduation and Annual Meeting was held on May 29, 2025, at The Westshore Grand Hotel. It was an inspiring evening where over 200 alumni, sponsors, and guests joined our Board of Directors to celebrate the achievements of 61 graduates completing our nine-month leadership […]
The Leadership Tampa Bay class year begins in September and runs through May. 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