A Practical Guide to Expanding Your Market Research Framework
South Tampa Chamber members know firsthand that a growing business doesn’t just need more data — it needs the right data at the right time. As markets shift, customer expectations change, and competition intensifies, scaling your research approach becomes essential to making confident decisions. Learn below about: Adaptable research methods you can layer as your organization grows See how to spot turning points in customer needs Explore ways to streamline team collaboration and data-sharing Get a
Tampa Electric Sending Crews North to Help Restore Electricity after Winter Storm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa Electric Sending Crews North to Help Restore Electricity after Winter Storm Tampa, Fla., Jan. 23, 2026 As a powerful winter storm barrels across the country, Tampa Electric is sending nearly 200 people to help restore power in Georgia and other southern states expected to be hit hard by ice, freezing rain and snowfall. About 60 Tampa Electric line workers and support personnel left at dawn today for the six-hour drive to Macon, Ga., to help Georgia Power. Once
Visual Storytelling and Small Business Growth: How Images Build Trust, Identity, and Momentum
Why the Eye Decides Before the Mind In the competitive South Tampa market—where small businesses often rely on personal connection and community trust—visual storytelling has become one of the most relied-upon accelerators of brand growth. A compelling image doesn’t just capture attention; it shapes perception, evokes emotion, and helps customers remember who you are long after they’ve scrolled past. Recent studies on brand recall suggest that visuals improve recognition by up to 80%. For small
Stop Waiting: A Creative Playbook for Businesses Ready to Lead the Conversation
In an era of relentless notifications and algorithmic distractions, the passive wait-and-see approach to business growth is no longer viable. Customers aren't roaming the digital wilderness hoping to stumble upon a decent product; they're bombarded with choices and rarely chase down solutions on their own. The brands that thrive now aren’t just visible—they’re emotionally present, culturally fluent, and impossible to ignore. To earn attention, companies must do more than show up—they must provoke