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08.31.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Successfully Wraps Up Convention Week
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention is celebrating the success of the 2012 Republican National Convention. More than 50,000 guests, including media, delegates and elected officials, descended on Tampa Bay over the course of the last week, and the economic impact to the area is expected to be worth $175 to 200 million. In addition, the economic “multiplier” effect will likely result in an economic impact that will be even more significant.

08.24.12 
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Encourages Guests and Public to Utilize GOParty Card Discount Program
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention’s GOParty Card discount program is live and active. The Host Committee is encouraging everyone – from convention guests to the general public – to take advantage of the great discount offers that are available through September 3, 2012.

08.17.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention and the Committee on Arrangements Launch Joint Mobile Application
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention and the Committee on Arrangements launched a joint mobile application today that provides delegates, media and other guests the ability to easily navigate the Convention and the Tampa Bay region.

08.16.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Announces Lineup for Economic Development Series with Bloomberg
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention is pleased to announce the lineup for its economic development series being held during the week of the Republican National Convention. Headliners for the series include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Javier Palomarez, Florida Governor Rick Scott, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, St. Augustine Partners President George P. Bush, Infante Zumpano Partner Daniel Diaz Leyva and Margaret Spellings & Company President Margaret Spellings.

08.14.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Announces Featured Entertainment and Guest Performances for The Welcome Event
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention is pleased to announce its featured entertainment for The Welcome Event, country music sensation Rodney Atkins. Atkins is a six-time nominee with the Academy of Country Music and two-time nominee with the Country Music Association (CMA). His hits include “Take A Back Road,” the title track of his fourth studio album and sixth career number one hit, “If You’re Going Through Hell” and “It’s America.” In addition, Atkins won CMA’s “Top New Male Vocalist” award in 2006.

08.07.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Committed to Utilizing Florida-based Businesses to Impact State Economy
With the 2012 Republican National Convention less than a month away, the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee is dedicated to utilizing the goods and services of Florida-based businesses. In fact, the Host Committee has already infused millions of dollars into the Florida economy through contracts with businesses statewide, including many in the Tampa Bay region.  This number will continue to grow in the weeks leading up to the Convention.

07.20.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Reveals Overall “Look and Feel” for Convention Week
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention reveals the “look and feel” of its Presence Program, which is intended to warmly welcome guests to the Tampa Bay region in August.

07.12.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention and Facebook Host Free Social Network Marketing Seminar for Tampa Bay Small Businesses
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention and Facebook hosted a joint seminar for Tampa Bay-based small businesses today at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa. The free seminar, which was attended by members of the Host Committee’s Small Business Network, focused on social network marketing and featured experts from Facebook’s “Small Business Boost” team.
En Español

06.29.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Announces Economic Development Series with Bloomberg, L.P.
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention is pleased to announce an economic development series to be hosted with Bloomberg, L.P. during the week of the Convention. The announcement was made Friday, June 29 at the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation Center (or CAMLS).
En Español

06.25.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee to Host Largest Welcome Event in the History of the Republican National Convention
More than 20,000 guests, including media and delegates, will be invited to the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee’s Welcome event, which will kick off the week of the Republican National Convention. The inaugural event will be the first of its kind in the history of the Convention.
En Español

06.21.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Premiers Discount Program Featuring Local Businesses and Attractions
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention debuted its GOParty Card on its website today. The discount program features local businesses and attractions in the Tampa Bay region and will be available to both visiting guests and the public.
En Español

06.19.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Unveils New Videos and Website to Showcase Tampa Bay
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention recently redesigned and launched a new website with new Tampa Bay videos  to better promote the Tampa Bay region to the nation and world.
En Español

05.18.12
100 Day Countdown to the 2012 Republican National Convention
With only 100 days until the 2012 Republican National Convention, the Tampa Bay Host Committee, the official Convention host committee, is working diligently to ensure that this historic event is a complete success for the entire Tampa Bay area.  The world will be watching Tampa Bay this August and the Host Committee is in the midst of showcasing the region like never before; this region includes, but is not limited to, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
En Español

05.07.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Launches Small Business Network Directory
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee published its Small Business Network Directory today, the first of its kind for the Republican National Convention. The Directory will be distributed electronically to all 56 delegations, members of the media and donors to ensure the quality and depth of Tampa Bay’s small business community is highlighted.
En Español  

05.02.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Unveils Faces of Tampa Bay
The “Faces of Tampa Bay,” a volunteer recruitment campaign by the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention, launched today. A reflection of the diversity in the region, the “Faces of Tampa Bay” encourages volunteer support during the days and weeks leading up to the Convention.
En Español  

04.30.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention To Promote State and Local Economic Development
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee announced plans today to champion state and local economic revitalization and Florida’s competitive advantage in a series of events during the Republican National Convention in August.
En Español  

04.26.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention and AT&T Announce Tampa Bay Legacy Project
State-of-the-art technological upgrades are underway at the Tampa Convention Center and other surrounding areas thanks to AT&T’s official sponsorship of the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention.
En Español

04.09.12
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Partners with the Outdoor Arts Foundation to Beautify the Community
A herd of elephants is marching into Tampa Bay this summer in an outdoor arts project that will feature artistically designed elephants that will be on display during the Republican National Convention in August.
En Español

03.12.12
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention Announces Honorary Co-Chairs
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention is pleased to announce the appointment of its honorary co-chairs.
En Español
02.06.12
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee Wants YOU to be the Face of Tampa Bay
The 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee is excited to announce the launch of their official volunteer program.
En Español

01.05.12
2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee Supports Tampa Bay’s Small Business Community
Announcing Forum I of the Small Business Network.
En Español

12.12.11
Tampa Bay Host Committee Showcases Tampa Bay
Over 450 members of the media given warm welcome.

11.08.11
Tampa Bay Host Committee Launches “The Small Business Network”
An exclusive program to promote and cultivate Tampa Bay’s diverse business community representing small, women, and minority-owned companies.

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