Krew Social Nominated for Tampa Bay Startup of the Year

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TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce recently nominated Krew Social for the Startup of the Year award. This exciting nomination recognizes local companies showing exceptional innovation, rapid growth, and deep commitment to the Tampa Bay business community.

Building a successful startup requires both a dedicated team and a strong local ecosystem. Therefore, we are incredibly grateful to build Krew Social right here in Tampa. Our city consistently champions entrepreneurship and tech innovation.

We want to send a special thank you to Paul Harris, past CEO of DCE Productions (Tampa’s largest event company), for his generous nomination. Paul is a highly respected leader in the local business landscape. Earning his endorsement is a massive honor for our entire team.

“This nomination validates our core belief,” said Mike Chahininian, Founder and CEO of Krew Social. “We believe technology should facilitate genuine, real-world belonging and help everyone find their community. We are humbled to stand beside Tampa’s most innovative startups this year. Furthermore, we are deeply thankful to Paul Harris and the Chamber for recognizing our mission.”

What’s Next for Krew Social?

As we look forward to the upcoming award ceremony, our team remains focused on our core mission. We plan to continue our rapid growth right here in the heart of Tampa Bay.

Want to learn more about how we bring people together? Visit our website at www.krewsocial.com to see our platform in action.