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Friday, January 15, 2021Important Updates on Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Tax Credit, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Grants
The Small Business Administration has announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened for eligible new borrowers and certain potential "second draw” PPP borrowers. This round of PPP continues to support small business employment through job retention funding. Only community financial institutions are able to make First Draw PPP Loans beginning on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. For
Thursday, January 14, 2021GRCC 2020: A Year in Review
In 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) rediscovered, reimagined, and celebrated the successes of the year and worked hand in hand with the community to conquer the challenges. With a new strategic plan, GRCC is here to drive economic development and community involvement, creating a vibrant and prosperous future. Our values include Inclusion and Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork and Fun. The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce mission is to provide a forum which enriches
Thursday, January 14, 20213 Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Newsletter This Year
Who has time for a newsletter? If you want more sales and a more loyal audience, you need to find the time. The magic of newsletters is that they are a way to distribute your content on a regular basis straight to someone’s email inbox or phone. It creates a privileged communication when you do it correctly. But when done poorly, it can feel like a boring monologue of self-promotion. If you don’t have a newsletter, it’s time to start building a list of emails and creating a newsletter. Whether you’ve
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Riverview Area High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Dr. Earl Lennard Scholarship
Five (5) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to Riverview area high school seniors in memory of prominent local educator Dr. Earl Lennard. Dr. Lennard was a longtime educator who served as Hillsborough County's Superintendent of Schools and as its Supervisor of Elections. Earl became a teacher in Hillsborough schools in 1963, working his way up to the top post in 1996. Lennard retired from education in 2005, and from the elections office in 2012. He said his goal as a public servant was to leave things in
Monday, January 04, 20214 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Small Business
This year has been a little more difficult to figure out new year’s resolutions. Part of that is because we’re all still reeling from the “lessons” we learned in 2020. Even the best prepared businesses lacked preparation for a global pandemic. Still, the new year is a great time to reexamine what you’ve been doing and how it can get better. Here are a few ideas: 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business The following ideas are a good start and in case you are one of the “words” people when it comes to
Friday, December 18, 2020GRCC December 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom
Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceDecember 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom On Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their Virtual Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom. Pastor Charlie Lewis from Christ Community Church provided the day’s invocation. Leading the meeting this month in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was 2019 Ambassador of the Year, Joe Eletto, Century 21 Beggins.Richard Rohde, R Processor, Inc. recognized LeRoy Dennison from Friends
Thursday, December 10, 2020GRCC Announces Pilka & Associates, P.A. Name Change to Pilka, Adams & Reed, P.A.
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce AnnouncesPilka & Associates, P.A. Name Change to Pilka, Adams & Reed, P.A. Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Pilka & Associates has made a firm name change to Pilka, Adams & Reed, P.A.They are proud to add two new partners to the firm, J. Scott Reed and James M. Adams. Mr. Reed and Mr. Adams are joining managing partner, Dan Pilka, who has proudly led the firm for over 30 years. Scott Reed originally joined the firm in 2009 after
Tuesday, December 08, 2020Jeff Caetano Joins the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce as Communications Coordinator
Jeff Caetano Joins the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce as Communications Coordinator The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is excited to welcome Jeff Caetano to the newly-created position of Communications Coordinator. Jeff is a media and marketing professional who specializes in content creation that engages audiences across multiple platforms. He is responsible for optimizing GRCC’s content and messaging in terms of social media, email, monthly newsletters, company branding and much
Monday, December 07, 2020GRCC November 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom
Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceNovember 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom On Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their virtual monthly membership meeting on Zoom. Pastor Jennifer Moreno, Kesh 'Oved Faith Ministries Inc. - Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, provided the day’s invocation. Leading the meeting this month in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was 2020 Honorary Mayor of Riverview, Daniel Cyral of Hypnotic Engagements.Richard Rohde,
Wednesday, November 25, 2020GRCC Celebrates The Dog Patch Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates The Dog Patch Grand Opening On Thursday, November 12th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members joined together to celebrate The Dog Patch Grand Opening. Kay & Ed Green, Owners of The Dog Patch were there to greet attendees and provide tours of their brand-new facility. Kay explained all the different areas of The Dog Patch and what they have to offer to customers. There were delicious company branded cookies & beverages for those
Wednesday, November 25, 2020GRCC Celebrates Eggs Up Grill Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Eggs Up Grill Grand Opening On Monday, November 16th 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members as well as a large group of family & friends joined together to celebrate the Eggs Up Grill Grand Opening. Priscilla & John Conyers and Angela Perry, Owners of Eggs Up Grill were in attendance to greet all of the guests and invite them to check out the menu and enjoy breakfast. With community members lined up to try the delicious food,
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Bliss Nail Lounge Hosts Grand Opening in Lithia
Bliss Nail Lounge Hosts Grand Opening in Lithia On Monday, November 23rd 2020, new member of Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, Bliss Nail Lounge hosted their Grand Opening in Lithia, FL. Langdon Tran, Owner of Bliss Nail Lounge is very excited to be open and welcomes the local community into their lounge. Right now, they are offering 20% off all services as a Grand Opening special. Bliss Nail Lounge is located in the FishHawk community. They have 18 manicure & pedicure chairs in their
Friday, November 20, 2020GRCC Celebrates A Party 2 Remember 16 Year Anniversary
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates A Party 2 Remember 16 Year Anniversary On Saturday, November 7th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) leaders & A Party 2 Remember staff members joined together to celebrate A Party 2 Remember 16 Year Anniversary. Darrell Herbert, owner of A Party 2 Remember was in attendance to celebrate the occasion and show off some of his inventory. There were multiple fun inflatables setup for an event he was executing on this day. A
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Friday, November 20, 2020GRCC Hosts November Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Hosts Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle On Tuesday, November 10th, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted a Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle at The Barn at Winthrop Town Centre. At this small gathering, masks were required and social distancing was recommended. Hand sanitizer was available to all guests and tables were spread 6 feet apart with 4 people at each table. This Munch & Mingle event was sponsored by Tessera of
Monday, November 09, 2020GRCC October 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom
Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceOctober 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom On Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their virtual monthly membership meeting on Zoom. Pastor David Jasper, Calvary Church, provided the day’s invocation. Leading the meeting this month in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was 2020 Honorary Mayor of Riverview, Daniel Cyral of Hypnotic Engagements.Richard Rohde, R Processor, Inc. recognized Seth Dugan, Doogie Entertainment,
Monday, November 09, 2020GRCC Provides Virtual Speed Networking Opportunity for Members
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce ProvidesVirtual Speed Networking Opportunity for Members In the current times with a global pandemic affecting everyone’s day to day procedures, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) pivoted their innovative in-person speed networking event to be completed virtually via Zoom. TurboChatter NetworkNite is a fun & creative way to network with new & old friends utilizing the Zoom breakout rooms feature. GRCC has put together this event for members to find other
Monday, November 09, 2020GRCC Celebrates Align Right Realty Riverview 1 Year Anniversary
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Align Right Realty Riverview 1 Year Anniversary On Wednesday, November 4th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members & Align Right Realty Riverview realtors joined to celebrate Align Right Realty Riverview 1 Year Anniversary. There was pastries, yogurt, coffee, and hot chocolate available for all attendees to enjoy. Lisa Tackus, Owner/Broker of Align Right Realty Riverview was there to greet guests and introduce folks to her team. Lisa has
Thursday, November 05, 2020GRCC Hosts October Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Hosts Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle On Tuesday, October 13th, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted a Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle at The Barn at Winthrop Town Centre. At this small gathering, masks were required and social distancing was recommended. Hand sanitizer was available to all guests and tables were spread 6 feet apart with 4 people at each table. This Munch & Mingle event was sponsored by Troy University and
Thursday, November 05, 2020GRCC Celebrates Cali Café’s Re-Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Cali Café’s Re-Grand Opening On Friday, October 30th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members & Cali Café customers joined to celebrate Cali Café’s Re-Grand Opening. Cali Cafe provided an array of delicious bite size sweet & savory pastries to those in attendance. They really hit it out of the park with their Halloween decoration display! Rick Oliveros and Claudia Durango, Owners of Cali Cafe, were there to greet guests and share their
Tuesday, October 27, 20202021 Honorary Mayor of Riverview Race Kickoff
2021 Honorary Mayor of RiverviewCandidates Announced & Fundraising Begins On October 13th, 2020 during the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) Munch & Mingle, the 2021 Honorary Mayor Race candidates were recognized and the fundraising began for this year’s race. This kickoff event was hosted at The Barn at Winthrop Town Centre and each candidate got time to speak about their race and the charities they are supporting this year.The candidates running in this year’s race are:Shirley Bhat,
Tuesday, October 27, 2020GRCC Celebrates Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Mandola’s Italian KitchenGrand Opening On Monday, October 26th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members joined together to celebrate the Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Grand Opening. Attendees were given a sneak peak into the brand-new fast casual concept while having the opportunity to purchase some of Mandola’s homemade pastries & treats before opening. Damian & Trina Mandola, founder of the Mandola’s concept was joined by Vince Paschetta,
Tuesday, October 27, 2020GRCC Celebrates 7-Eleven on McMullen 3 Year Anniversary
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 7-Eleven on McMullen3 Year Anniversary On Tuesday, October 20th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members joined together to celebrate 7-Eleven on McMullen, 3 Year Anniversary. Attendees were greeted with a free Slurpee coupon and a tour of the store. Christopher Bolte, owner of 7-Eleven on McMullen was joined by his wife and staff members to celebrate the occasion. A huge 3 Year Anniversary cake was cut to celebrate and share with
Wednesday, October 14, 2020GRCC Celebrates The Flying Locksmiths' 4 Year Anniversary
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates The Flying Locksmiths4 Year Anniversary On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) joined together to celebrate The Flying Locksmiths’ 4 Year Anniversary. Attendees were offered refreshing beverages and donuts upon arrival. Michael and Tammy Broussard, owners of The Flying Locksmiths were accompanied by their 2 daughters to greet attendees. Michael let the crowd know how grateful he was for all of the support over their 4
Wednesday, September 30, 2020GRCC Hosts Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Hosts Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle On Tuesday, September 15th, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their first Rediscover, Innovate, Celebrate Munch & Mingle at The Barn at Winthrop Town Centre. The goal of this innovative event was for the GRCC to dip their toes into hosting in-person events with smaller gatherings. Masks were required and social distancing was recommended. Hand sanitizer was available to all guests at all times and
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Tea, Bowls, Desserts LLC Celebrates their 2 Year Anniversary
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Tea, Bowls, Desserts 2 Year Anniversary On Tuesday, September 24th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) joined together to celebrate Tea, Bowls, and Desserts LLC 2 Year Anniversary. Attendees had the chance to sample their brand-new cinnamon apricot toffee herbal tea as well as their infamous lumpia. Isabella Rosal and Doug Merriott, co-owners of Tea, Bowls, and Desserts LLC were there to welcome guests and educate them on the different teas
Wednesday, September 30, 2020GRCC Hosts September Monthly Membership Meeting via Zoom
Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceSeptember 2020 Monthly Membership Meeting on Zoom On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their virtual monthly membership meeting on Zoom. Pastor Tina Blount, ARISE Assembly of God at Southshore, provided the day’s invocation. Leading the meeting this month in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was 2020 Honorary Mayor of Riverview, Daniel Cyral of Hypnotic Engagements.Richard Rohde, R Processor, Inc. recognized Lasandra &
Tuesday, September 22, 2020GRCC Welcomes Tiki Docks to Riverview for their Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Tiki Docks to Riverviewfor their Grand Opening On Thursday, September 10th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members joined together to celebrate the Tiki Docks Riverview Grand Opening. Marc Brown, President of Tiki Docks was joined by his corporate management team and staff to cut the ribbon and officially open the doors to the public. Tiki Docks is the newest waterfront restaurant in the Riverview area. Located on the beautiful Alafia
Monday, September 21, 2020GRCC Celebrates Waffle House Riverview Grand Opening
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Waffle House RiverviewGrand Opening On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) joined together to celebrate the Waffle House Riverview Grand Opening. Attendees smelled the delicious scents of fresh waffles and bacon as they cheered and threw confetti during the ribbon cutting. Jeremy Quellhorst, Recruiting Director and Scott Peters, Division Manager for Waffle House Riverview were 2 of the managers there to help celebrate
Friday, August 28, 20202020 Annual Teaching to Excellence Event Re-Imagined as Adopt-A-School Program
2020 Annual Teaching to Excellence Event Re-Imagined as Adopt-A-School programby Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce The purpose of Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce’s (GRCC) annual Teaching to Excellence eventis to warmly welcome Riverview school’s new teachers and celebrate them on a community level; and to recognize/honor each of these school’s Teacher of the Year. The Teaching to Excellence event began as a vision of the late Dr. Earl Lennard, a fundamental figure in education for Hillsborough
Wednesday, March 04, 202026th Annual Golf Tournament - Leap Around the World in 18 Holes
26th Annual Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceLeap Around the World in 18 Holes Golf Tournament On February 29th, 2020 the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) hosted their annual Golf Tournament themed Leap Around the World in 18 Holes. The event took place at Summerfield Crossings Golf Club and the day was filled with beautiful weather and FUN. The shining sun and gusts of wind were perfect for players and non-players alike to visit the vendors set up along the perimeter of the Putting
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Annual Dinner - Caribbean Nights
Greater Riverview Chamber of CommerceHosts Caribbean NightsTo Announce Annual Award Winners This year’s Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) Annual Membership Dinner was a Caribbean Night. Each year at this dinner eight awards are presented to very deserving members. The awards include the Businesses of the Year as well as Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and a Shining Star. Emcees Jill Andrew, Tessera of Brandon and Daniel Cyral, Hypnotic Engagements, led
