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Debt Free Tampa Company Celebrates 30 Years

Tampa, FL March 10, 2011:  By combining current technology with traditional values, this family owned and operated manufacturer of corporate logo products has beat the odds in an unstable economy.  Housed in 22,000 square feet of space, Ataly Graphics' facility boasts cavernous custom embroidery and screen printing production departments, a customer-friendly showroom, and a warehouse with more than enough storage capacity to provide fulfillment services to some of the largest restaurant chains and select business clients in the Tampa Bay area.

Their secret is simple: provide superior customer ..

We want to wish warm congratulations to our fellow members and the now famous creators of corporate logo products as they enjoy this impressive milestone!

Look out for their upcoming press release and featured TBC Spotlight! And please contact Wade Carlson at 813-882-0815 or email him at wade@ataly.com if you'd like some information.

Ataly Graphics
Building Brands for 30 Years
www.ataly.com

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 Tampa Bay Business Groupsite Hits 40,000 Page Views in January

Tampa, FL February 10, 2011:  Slowly and steadily, this virtual venue is linking local business owners and residents and generating quite a bit of interest. Developed as an online networking forum, TheBayConnection.Com is dedicated to those who work and play in Tampa Bay.

By combining the best features of a traditional website, the power of blogs, and the exposure offered by social networks; this focal point to share services, exchange insights and receive information on local news ..

TheBayConnection.Com is the antidote for high priced and high expectation networking groups.

There is no cost to join and there are no requirements to bring referrals to the group. Members simply create a professional and/or a social profile and can join different subgroups to share common goals and interests.

TheBayConnection.Com assembles the power of the social media hub into one venue; a virtual meeting place for people who work and play in Tampa Bay.

TheBayConnection.Com harnesses the best features of Internet communication. We've rolled:

• The stability of a website
• The interactive nature of blogs and discussion boards
• The power of social ..

This Thursday, December 2^nd, is the 30^th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland. Enjoy fireworks and more than 100 festive floats in Downtown Lakeland.

The route begins at the Lakeland Center, goes down Lemon Street and winds around to finish up back at the Lakeland Center.

Downtown parking is free starting at 5pm. The parade is set to begin at 6pm. And of course the guest of honor will be making a grand entrance in the finale!

Going back to work after a long weekend can be tough. Re-entering the workforce in today's meager job market can be downright scary. It can be intimidating to compete with other job seekers who may not have spent time away caring for a sick relative, traveling, or starting a family.

Don't let a hiatus in work history dominate your career application; you can deemphasize your absence:

• Beef up your resume. Try volunteering, taking an online course, or look for internships -- do something now to help fill the time out of the market.
• Arrange your work history functionally rather than chronologically. ..

In a down-turned economy, there are many things people think will help bring us out of these tough times. According to a recent national survey, people believe contributing to a small business is one way. Ninety-two percent of US consumers agree small business success is critical to the overall economic health of the U.S.

The people are right. Patronizing small businesses is an investment in the local economy. In fact, for every $100 spent at a local store, $68 stays in your community.

The new Facebook group supporting Small Business Saturday (small businesses' rebuttal to Black Friday) has become the site's ..

It's that time of year again; the annual Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving morning at Clearwater High School.

Proceeds from the races benefit local charities including Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Pinellas County and the Children's Heart Foundation.

It's a great opportunity to support those less fortunate and celebrate the holiday.

Choose your race:

7:00 am

Wingding 5K              ($15 in advance or $20 on race day)

7:30 am

Fun Run 5K                ($15 in advance or $20 on race day)

8:30 am

Gobbler 1K                 ($10 in advance or $12 on race day)

8:45 am

Turkey Trot 10K         ($15 in advance ..

The infamous Black Friday signifies deep discounts, big crowds and long lines for shoppers and reportedly accounts for over $10 billion in revenue. For the best technology deals, shoppers wait until Cyber Monday to snatch up the latest and greatest by shopping online.

But now small businesses have started the newest trend in holiday shopping with Small Business Saturday.

After feeling left out from all the hustle and bustle that the large chains experience on Black Friday, small businesses are launching their own special savings day to bring revenue back to their local communities.

American Express has jumped aboard to ..