TAMPA, Florida - Wendy Robbins, managing partner of Affari Edge, has been selected by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce to participate in the Leadership Tampa's Class of 2008. Through events and site visits, Leadership Tampa educates its participants on issues, opportunities, and challenges in Tampa and Hillsborough County.

"This a marvelous opportunity to learn more about the Tampa Bay area and build a stronger network within the business community," said an appreciative Robbins. "The selection process is so challenging, being selected is a tremendous honor." The Chamber limits class size to less than sixty local business people who are in mid- to upper-level management positions within their companies or organizations.

Robbins has over 20 years in the media industry. In addition to the role she plays at Affari Edge, she is currently a principle partner in Affari Edge's partner company, a full-service production company, Cosmic Waves Production. Before working full-time in her own companies, Ms. Robbins was Director of Operations for Clear Channel Traffic, a division of Clear Channel Communications, overseeing traffic-reporting operations in markets across Florida.

She is an honor graduate from the Department of Defense public relations and media program located at the Defense Information School, a recipient of the Keith L. Ware Award for Excellence in Broadcasting (a world-wide competition), and successfully completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course and the Leadership Bay program. Robbins also has worked for ESPN and MTV.

"I look forward to meeting my fellow classmates," added Robbins. "I have no doubt they are among the best and brightest in our region. It will be an exciting and energizing year."

Affari Edge is a full-service advertising agency offering a comprehensive range of advertising and public relations services. Affari Edge is made up of creative gurus, with extensive business experience, from small business ownership to leading different aspects of some of the largest empires in corporate America. The mix of business background with creative expertise leads to superior results. Affari means business.

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