Foundation Fridays
FOUNDATION FRIDAYS | PRESENTED BY WORTHINGTON AGENCY
CONNECT. GIVE BACK. MAKE AN IMPACT.
Foundation Fridays is a unique networking experience hosted by the North Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation that brings business professionals together while supporting local businesses and strengthening our community. Presented by Worthington Agency, this event encourages Chamber members and guests to intentionally shop, dine, and engage with local businesses that are making a difference in North Tampa Bay.
Each Foundation Friday is hosted at a local Chamber Member's business that has partnered with the Chamber Foundation to give back through the event. As attendees enjoy networking, refreshments, shopping, or interactive experiences, a portion of event proceeds or sales directly benefits the North Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation and its mission of supporting leadership development, workforce initiatives, scholarships, and community programs.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, discover new local businesses, or make a meaningful impact while supporting your community, Foundation Fridays offers a fun and purposeful way to connect. Check out the Events Calendar to save the date!
What to Expect
- Networking in a relaxed, welcoming environment while feeling good that you are contributing to scholarships for deserving students
- Exclusive experiences hosted by local business Chamber Members
- Opportunities to support Chamber Members and the NTBC Foundation
- Connections with Chamber members, business leaders, and community partners
- A chance to discover and support businesses throughout our region
Each Foundation Friday is designed to strengthen relationships, showcase outstanding local businesses, and create opportunities for attendees to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Become a Foundation Friday Host
Open your doors to Chamber members while showcasing your business' goods and services all while supporting the North Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation. Host businesses provide a unique experience for attendees and partner with the Foundation through a give-back opportunity that benefits scholarships, leadership development, and community initiatives.
Hosting allows attendees to experience your business firsthand while creating meaningful connections with potential customers, referral partners, and fellow Chamber Members.
Host Expectations
To ensure a successful event experience, Foundation Fridays hosts are responsible for:
- Providing a welcoming venue and event space for networking and guest engagement
- Supplying complimentary food and light refreshments for attendees
- Coordinating a cash bar, when applicable and permitted by the venue
- Providing tables or display space for promotional materials, products, or demonstrations, if desired
- Having business representatives available to greet guests, share information about the business, and engage with attendees
- Offering a unique experience, such as product demonstrations, mini services, tastings, tours, or interactive activities that showcase the business
- Promoting the event through your business's social media, email marketing, and customer communications
- Committing to a give-back initiative by donating a percentage of event sales, proceeds, or another agreed-upon contribution to benefit the North Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation
Interested in Hosting?
Hosting a Foundation Friday is a unique opportunity to showcase your business, strengthen relationships with fellow Chamber members, and make a meaningful impact in our community. Through your partnership, attendees are encouraged to support your business while contributing to the North Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation's mission of investing in scholarships, leadership development, workforce initiatives, and other programs that strengthen North Tampa Bay.
If you're interested in hosting an upcoming Foundation Friday, contact the North Tampa Bay Chamber team to learn more about available dates, hosting opportunities, and partnership requirements.