FEI Tampa Bay Members, Sponsors, and Friends:
Summer is here! After a year of uncertainty, change, and substantial growth, it’s safe to say we have all earned a summer break. While I’ll miss seeing all of you during our chapter’s summer hiatus, I hope you have built plenty of vacation and rest into your upcoming plans.
This chapter year was one for the books. We kicked off our program year with a cross-functional panel of finance leaders reflecting on 2025’s biggest shifts and what they are doubling down on for 2026 – a fantastic way to kick things off!
We also enjoyed local company events at ValPak, Derby Lane, and the Florida Holocaust Museum – providing education and insight into some of the area’s most prominent businesses. Additionally, we hosted two events focused on AI – which continues to be the hottest topic in business today – a M&A panel, and an insightful economic update.
There are several people I want to thank for their support this year:
- To our speakers, for sharing your insights with our chapter and supporting our continued growth and education as a chapter.
- To our sponsors, for their insight, expertise, and support make that our chapter possible.
- To our programs chair, Brian Hanrahan, for his hard work coordinating and planning our chapter events.
- To our board, for their unwavering support and commitment to ensuring FEI Tampa Bay is the premier financial networking group in the area.
- To our chapter administrator Denise Parker and our communications lead Kasey Brennan, for their dedication behind the scenes in keeping our chapter organized, informed, and connected.
I am immensely proud of our chapter's growth and success this program year and look forward to another great year together starting in September 2026.
While our chapter won’t be meeting in person over the next two months, I encourage you to reach out to fellow members and sponsors to connect and continue the great dialogue we share during the program year. Our chapter LinkedIn page is also an excellent place to stay connected, preview upcoming events, and find useful resources available to FEI members.
Additionally, please remember to take advantage of the many ways FEI can support your professional growth from a national perspective. There are countless webinars, continuing education events, and virtual networking opportunities available to you through the national organization.
I wish you all a wonderful summer filled with relaxation and rejuvenation. I look forward to seeing you all back in September!
Sincerely,
Shirley Risen
Chapter President