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• Law & Order Day

  • When
    Thursday, June 11, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Children's Board, 1002 East Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

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• Leadership Hillsborough Class of 2026 - Graduation Ceremony

  • When
    Thursday, June 25, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Yacht Starship, 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Registered
    27 registrants

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  Celebrating Leadership Hillsborough's Class of 2026!

  Leadership Hillsborough is proud to celebrate the graduating Class of 2026. Over the course of their participation in the program, these leaders have deepened their understanding of our community, built meaningful connections across industries and sectors, and committed themselves to making a lasting impact on Hillsborough County.

  This class represents civic leaders—individuals who are ready to take on greater roles in shaping our region's future. Whether through business, nonprofit work, education, or public service, they've demonstrated the vision and dedication that strengthens our entire community.

  We invite you to join us as we celebrate their achievement and the relationships they've built throughout the program.

  
  

  Graduation Details:

  Location: Yacht Starship Tampa, 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

  Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

  Arrival & Check-In: Begins at 6:30 PM

  Ship Sails Promptly at 7:00 PM

  
  

  Dress Code: Semi-Formal

  Guest(s) Details:

  You are welcome to bring a plus one—the cost for guest is $25.

  
  

  We accept cash, check, money order, or credit card for guest payments.

  
  

  RSVP are due by June 1, 2026.
  

  
  

  We are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with each of you!

  
  

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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

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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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