Small business representatives are invited!

Registration for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s (TBRPC) Project Phoenix Tabletop Sessions is now open!

Please join us for the Pinellas County Tabletop Session on Wednesday, April 22nd from 9am – 4pm at the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – 10750 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778.

Attendance is free, and lunch will be provided, but space is limited. REGISTRATION LINK

Event Description:

The Phoenix Tabletops are facilitated training sessions focused on post-disaster recovery. They are designed to examine the decisions, roles, coordination challenges, and operational pressures facing small businesses and emergency management partners in a no-fault but realistic setting. Attendance will provide access to recovery resources and support cross-sector collaboration necessary to strengthen our region’s disaster response after a worst-case scenario hurricane event.

The Tabletops will also feature the newest iteration of the Project Phoenix video series that simulates a Category 5 hurricane impacting Tampa Bay, paired with real-world lessons and perspectives from individuals affected by the 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The new video features Treasure Island’s Fire Chief Trip Barrs!

Promotion and Attendance:

The TBRPC would greatly appreciate your attendance and support. Ideally, these events will include local participation from emergency management staff, economic development staff, and local small business owners and representatives. Please feel free to disseminate the attached flyer and event information to your staff, communication departments, or any small businesses that you are in contact with.