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• Sports & Entertainment Day

  • When
    Thursday, May 14, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Children's Board, 1002 East Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

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• Alumni Coffee Chat at Mr. B's Southern Kitchen

  • When
    Friday, May 22, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    3401 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

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  Join us for the Leadership Hillsborough Alumni Coffee Chat on Friday,  May 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Mr. B's Southern Kitchen (3401 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33603).

  Reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your network, and start your day energized with great coffee and conversation.

  ️ Every attendee will receive a raffle ticket for prizes!
  Cost: $5 for members | $10 for non-members

  Don’t miss this chance to connect, share ideas, and fuel your morning with leadership and community.

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• Alumni Seminar Day Announced: Tampa Bay Food Culture - Ybor City

  • When
    Friday, May 29, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3 Stops: La Segunda Central Bakery, 7th + Grove & Madame Fortune Teller, and Columbia Restaurant
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    11

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  Alumni Seminar Day: Tampa Bay Food Culture

  Join Leadership Hillsborough for an exclusive culinary journey through historic Ybor City. This inaugural seminar in our "First Series" offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the establishments that define Tampa’s unique food identity.

  We are honored to have Kiva Williams (The Fun Foodie Mama, LH Class of 2024) as our host for this special occasion.

  

  ️Event Details

  • Date: May 29th
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM
  • Location: Ybor City (Multiple stops)
  • Highlights:
    • Tours and history lessons led by local food experts.
    • Direct access to the Chefs and Owners.
    • Samples from four iconic establishments.
    • Raffle prizes and networking.

  The Itinerary

  Depart: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County at 9:00am

  1^st Stop - 9:30am-10:30am:

  7th + Grove & Madame Fortune Teller

  Next, we visit the vibrant 7th + Grove and Madame Fortune Teller. We’ll hear directly from the owner(s) about their journey, the inspiration behind these two distinct concepts, and their impact on Ybor’s modern food scene.

  2^nd Stop 11am to 12pm:

  La Segunda Central Bakery

  We begin at the heart of Ybor’s baking history. Enjoy a private tour of the bakery to see how their world-famous Cuban bread is made, followed by an insightful talk from the La Segunda leadership team on maintaining a legacy.

  3^rd Stop – 12:30pm to 2:00pm:

  Tour & Lunch at Columbia Restaurant

  To conclude the day, we will enjoy a full lunch (included with your ticket) at the legendary Columbia Restaurant. During our visit, we’ll tour the historic building and have the unique opportunity to meet with members of the founding family to discuss their five generations of success.

  Return: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County at 2:15pm

  *Transportation and lunch is provided by Leadership Hillsborough.

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• Leadership Hillsborough Summit 2026! Leave Your Mark!

  • When
    Friday, August 28, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Leadership is not defined by titles—it’s defined by impact. Every leader has a unique thumbprint. This Summit is where those individual prints come together to shape the future of Hillsborough County. - Daria Dixon, Chair-Elect

  
  

  
  

  By convening you will experience the following: 

  
  

  
  

  Identity – What makes each leader unique 

  
  

  
  

  Impact – The mark we have on our community

  
  

  
  

  Connection – How individual prints create collective change

  
  

  

  Legacy – What remains after we lead 

  
  

  "Real leadership is measured by the strength of the community we build together. At this summit, we aren't just networking; we are securing the foundation for leaders to grow."- Rosalie Smith, Chair

  
  

  
  

  DAY ITINERARY: 

  9:00am-9:30am: Registration + Networking + Vendor Expo Open

  Light breakfast 

  9:00am-9:45am: “The Collective Thumbprint” 

  9:45am-10:15am: Opening Keynote: “Leave Your Mark”   

  10:30am-11:30am: Breakout Sessions  

  Track 1: Your Leadership Print 

  • -Personal leadership development 

  • -Authentic leadership style 

   

  Track 2: Print in Practice  

  • -Execution, strategy, and decision-making 

  • -Translating ideas into outcomes 

   

  Track 3: Community Imprint 

  • -Partnerships + Collaboration 

  • -Leading beyond your organization 

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  11:45am-12:45am: Panel: "Leaders Who Left Their Mark in Hillsborough County" 

  1:00pm-2:00pm: Networking Lunch + Vendor Engagement 

  2:00pm-2:45pm: Closing Keynote: “The Mark Your Leave Next”

  2:45pm-3:30pm: Closing Moment

  50/50 Raffle

  
  

  • "Leadership is rarely a solo journey. The Leadership Hillsborough Summit is where we stop managing and start connecting, building the relationships that will strength our community for years to come." - Tim Bennett, Past Chair

  

  
  

  Interested in being a sponsor or vendor for Leadership Hillsborough Summit 2026? Email LHSummit@leadershiphillsborough.org for a sponsorship package and/or to schedule a call. 

  

  
  

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