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NEWS
The Refinery: Prosperity and Influence – A Powerful Luncheon on Financial and Mental Health Equity
Written by Danielle Hernandez, President of the TBLC Last week, the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the AllHart Foundation and Gary
BLOG
She Built Bridges, Not Just Campaigns: La historia de Carolina Ruiz
Carolina Ruiz’s journey from Puerto Rico to Tampa Bay reflects resilience and purpose. From blogging and dance to leading Latino marketing, she empowers communities through authentic storytelling and cultural advocacy as Tampa Hispanic Heritage President.
Diana Lucia González: Growing with TBLC
Diana González, a Bogotá native, blends resilience and vision. After earning dual degrees and moving to Tampa, she leads TBLC’s Marketing & Innovation Committee, driving growth and community for Latinos while pursuing a Master’s in Marketing Analytics at USF.
Discipline, Dreams, and Dominican Pride: The Story of Tavarez Martial Arts
When you step into Tavarez Martial Arts Academy, you can feel it — that mix of discipline, family, and community that turns a simple dojo
DEAL Magazine: Voces que Conectan y Transforman Tampa Bay
*SPECIAL EDITION*
DEAL Magazine, liderada por Genny Barragán, fortalece la comunidad latina en Tampa Bay junto al TBLC, conectando líderes y promoviendo alianzas que impulsan el desarrollo económico y cultural.
Building Bridges Through Community: A Conversation with Jeff Minaya
Jeff Minaya builds bridges in Tampa Bay’s Hispanic community through Suncoast Credit Union and TBLC, championing collaboration, micro-loans, and authentic connections.
From Advocacy to Impact: How Mattie Found Her Purpose Through Community and Brain Health
Mattie found purpose through advocacy, mentorship, and brain health. Now with Amen Clinics Tampa, she empowers communities with neuroscience and heart. Her journey proves impact starts by showing up.
Finding Purpose: Bryan Flores’ Journey from Banking to Building Futures
Bryan Flores left banking to find purpose helping others. At The Grow Group, he empowers underserved communities through job coaching and the Latinos in Finance program. www.thegrowgroup.org
Alex Montalvo Transforma Marcas con The Room Marketing
Alex Montalvo leads The Room Marketing in Tampa Bay, helping brands grow with web design, social media, and visual content. Learn more at www.theroommarketing.com.
María Fernanda Claros: de Colombia a Florida, un sueño emprendedor
María Fernanda Claros y su esposo fundaron Xmind Services en Florida, guiando a empresarios latinos en su soft landing en EE. UU. Con asesoría legal, de negocios y emocional, conectan sueños con oportunidades reales. www.xmindservices.com