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Tuesday, February 23, 2021GRCC Announces 2020 Business of the Year Winners and 2020 Award Winnners
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Announces2020 Business of the Year Winners and 2020 Award Winners On February 23rd, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) officially announced the 2020 Business of the Year and 2020 Award Winners at the GRCC Virtual Monthly Investor Meeting. The following individual GRCC Investors were acknowledged as 2020 Award Winners for their dedication, achievements and outstanding character while representing the chamber in the community: Joe Eletto, Century 21
Wednesday, January 27, 2021GRCC Announces 2020 Business of the Year Finalists
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) has proudly announced the nine (9) finalists for the 2020 Business of the Year Awards. In 2020, GRCC received ninety-two (92) nominations and the finalists were selected from criteria that includes accomplishments, community involvement, innovation, and leadership in the Greater Riverview community. The finalists for “Organizations with 5 or Less Employees” are An ABC Event, Inc., Image360 – Tampa/Ybor City, and Parwani Law, PA. An ABC Event, Inc. is
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
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Riverview Area High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Dr. Earl Lennard Scholarship
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships 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
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
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
