About the Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau
The Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau is a community education/awareness program offering expert speakers to community and professional organizations, groups, committees, clubs, societies and other associations. The Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau represents the best industry speakers who are ready to share their knowledge and expertise with the Tampa Bay community, as well as groups outside the area.
The Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau will provide specialized speakers in the areas of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, as well as in other various arenas including Film and Production, Corporate Communications and youth and amateur sports.
There is no charge for the Speaker’s Bureau.
Mission of the Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau
The mission of the Tampa Bay & Company Speaker’s Bureau is to inform, educate and report to the Tampa Bay community the value of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry to the local economy through expert industry speakers.
The purpose of the Speaker’s Bureau is to promote community access to the broad range of information and knowledge regarding tourism in Tampa Bay and to target and identify local and non-local community and professional organizations, groups, committees, clubs, societies and associations that are in need of expert speakers in a broad range of areas.
Contact Information:
Travis Claytor
Communications Manager
Tampa Bay & Company
401 E. Jackson Street
Suite 2100
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-342-4052
Fax: 813-218-3352
TClaytor@VisitTampaBay.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Tampa Bay & Company?
A: Tampa Bay & Company leads the effort of economic development through tourism. The independent not-for-profit organization represents more than 700 businesses throughout Tampa Bay and promotes the area as a choice destination for conventions and visitors.
Q: What is the Tampa Bay Sports Commission?
A: The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) is a division of Tampa Bay & Company and is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3), charitable corporation that serves the entire Tampa Bay area by acting as the lead organization for bidding on and hosting major amateur sporting events.
Q: What is the Tampa Bay Film Commission?
A: The Film Commission is a division of Tampa Bay & Company that aides production crews by providing an extensive photo location library, acting as a liaison with local government agencies, providing a one-step process for permitting for location filming, providing information on locations and crew and production services, assisting with hotels and accommodations, organizing familiarization tours and even assisting with location scouting services.
Q: Why would I want to schedule a speaker?
A: To become informed about the value of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry to the local economy through expert industry speakers. Additionally, we provide experts in the fields of film and production, as well as amateur sporting events in the Tampa Bay area. The purpose of the Speaker’s Bureau is to promote community access to the broad range of information and knowledge regarding tourism in Tampa Bay, among a variety of other forums.
Q: Is there a charge to book a speaker?
A: No, there is no charge for scheduling speakers.
Q: How do I schedule a speaker?
A: By contacting Travis Claytor, communications manager for Tampa Bay & Company, via e-mail at TClaytor@VisitTampaBay.com.
