Presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis, and several Tampa Bay area chambers, Hiring Our Heroes is a job fair in Tampa for veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and eligible spouses taking place at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Thursday, February 23.

This Hiring Our Heroes Tampa job fair is part of a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment and rewarding careers.  Veterans have upheld their contract to our country serving their duty to fullest, so it's only right we provide them with opportunities like this when they return home.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, has made it a priority to improve services and opportunities for all armed services veterans and spouses.  His office has worked over the years to provide many necessary services to veterans including assistance with VA claims and working with federal agencies to solve complex issues.

Job seekers attending Hiring Our Heroes are encouraged to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes for a wide variety of potential jobs in Tampa that will be available.  This special, veterans job fair in Tampa is completely free to attend for all veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and eligible spouses.

Space is limited, so those planning to attend are encouraged to register on the Hiring Our Heroes registration page under the February 23 Tampa date.

We wish the best of luck to all military veterans and spouses seeking jobs in the Tampa Bay area.