ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter

What ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter does

The ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter (legal entity: ATD FL Suncoast Chapter, Inc.) is a Florida-incorporated 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization serving talent development, instructional design, training management, and technical communication professionals across the Tampa Bay region and Florida's West Coast. Chartered in November 1974 with 22 founding members — originally as the ASTD Suncoast Chapter and renamed in 2013 following the national rebranding to the Association for Talent Development — the chapter has operated continuously for over 50 years and is recognized as the premier ATD chapter on Florida's West Coast, having achieved the Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) for 2025.

The chapter's core products include an annual individual membership program ($65/year), regular in-person and virtual events and workshops, three Special Interest Groups (Consultancy SIG, L-Tech SIG, TechComm SIG), a 3-4 month mentorship program, multi-chapter CPTD/APTD certification study prep co-hosted with the ATD Kansas City Chapter, a member-exclusive job board (~5 postings/week), and a Training Consultant Vendor Directory. Operations are powered by Wild Apricot membership management software, which handles the website, event registration, member directory, and renewals; the chapter also maintains a member Slack workspace. Through its affiliation with ATD national, members gain access to a 30,000+ member global network, and the chapter earns referral revenue via ATD's Chapter Incentive Program (code CH9063).

Revenue is generated through four streams: individual membership dues ($65/year), event registration fees ($10/event for non-members), tiered sponsorship packages ($350/year Chapter Sponsor; Platinum 1/2/3-year bundles at $950/$1,800/$2,600), and ChIP affiliate income. Distribution is entirely direct — self-serve website plus in-person events across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Fort Myers, and Brooksville — with no intermediaries or resellers. The chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors (incoming President Kathy Gutierrez takes the gavel July 1, 2026), operates without private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership, and partners with ATD national, ATD DC Metro, ATD Central Florida, ATD Kansas City, UCF Business Administration, and Wild Apricot.

Name

ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter

Legal name

ATD FL Suncoast Chapter, Inc.

Website

https://atdsuncoast.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter is a Florida-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization serving talent development, instructional design, and technical communication professionals across Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast through events, mentorship, certification prep, and special interest groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAMAH

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Professional associations
• Talent development
• Membership organization
• Professional networking
• Certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to events, resources, mentorship programs, certification study groups, and member directory. Primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Event Registration Fees: Free for members; non-members pay $10 per event. Additional revenue from certification study groups at $65 registration.
3. Sponsorship: Chapter sponsorships at multiple tiers: Chapter Sponsor ($350/year), Platinum Sponsor ($950-2,600 depending on duration). Includes website ads, newsletter placements, vendor directory listings, and chapter meeting sponsorships.
4. Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP): Chapter code CH9063 generates funding when members purchase from TD.org (books, training supplies). Chapter receives percentage of sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership organization that delivers talent development programming to training and L&D professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Its core offering is an annual membership ($65/year) that grants access to in-person and virtual events, Special Interest Groups (Consultancy, L-Tech, TechComm), mentorship cohorts, CPTD/APTD certification study prep, a member job board, and a training consultant vendor directory. The chapter supplements memberships with tiered chapter sponsorships for organizations seeking visibility with the L&D audience.

Product overview

ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter is a professional membership organization serving talent development professionals in the Tampa Bay area. The chapter operates a membership program as its core offering, providing access to regular events and workshops, Special Interest Groups (Consultancy SIG, L-Tech SIG, TechComm SIG), mentorship programs, CPTD/APTD certification study prep, a member-exclusive job board, and training consultant vendor directory. The chapter also offers sponsorship opportunities for organizations seeking visibility with the L&D community. The organization is powered by Wild Apricot membership software and connects to the broader ATD (Association for Talent Development) national organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Program Professional membership ($65/year) granting access to all in-person and virtual events, mentorship programs, communities of practice, member directory, and job board for talent development professionals in the Tampa Bay area.
• Events and Workshops Regular programming including monthly board meetings, workshops, webinars, happy hours, and networking events for professional development and connection. Free for members; $10 per event for non-members.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Communities of practice including Consultancy SIG, L-Tech (Learning Technology) SIG, and TechComm (Technical Communications) SIG for focused networking and learning among members with shared sub-discipline interests.
• Mentorship Program Structured mentorship program pairing experienced professionals with those seeking career guidance in talent development, running 3–4 months per cohort.
• CPTD & APTD Certification Study Prep Multi-chapter certification preparation program with 16-session blended online format supporting professionals preparing for ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) exams. $65 registration includes 12-month access to online learning portal, weekly facilitator-supported study sessions, and community access.
• Member Job Board Member-exclusive job board posting talent development opportunities across the Tampa Bay region, posting approximately 5 jobs per week.
• Training Consultant Vendor Directory Directory of vetted training consultants and vendors available to chapter members for professional services.
• Sponsorship Program Multi-tier sponsorship opportunities for organizations to promote their brand to L&D professionals, including website ads, chapter memberships, meeting table ads, newsletter ads, and vendor directory listings.
• Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) Affiliate referral program allowing members to support the chapter by making purchases on TD.org using chapter code CH9063, with the chapter receiving a percentage of sales.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ATD DC Metro ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsors the Talent Development Online Book Club moderated by Zach Rubin, CEO of Professional Book Club Guru. Open to all chapter members and beyond.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing global network of 30,000+ members, certification programs (CPTD/APTD), research, publications, conferences, and Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP). Chapter code CH9063 generates funding from TD.org purchases.
• UCF Business AdministrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides meeting space at UCF Business Administration 1 Room 115 for hybrid TechComm SIG events in Tampa area.
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering the chapter website, event registration, membership administration, and member directory.
• ATD Central Florida ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative hosting of joint events including Instructional Design SIG and Vibe Coding SIG virtual meetings.
• ATD Kansas City ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts the ATD Multi-Chapter Certification Study Prep Group with Spring and Fall cohorts, providing CPTD and APTD exam preparation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ATD Houston Chapter: Large ATD chapter operating the same community-led model with SIGs, monthly programming, and certification prep. Comparable in mission and structure, useful as a regional performance benchmark.
• The Learning Guild (formerly eLearning Guild): Membership community focused specifically on learning and development professionals, including instructional designers and learning technologists. Competes directly for the same persona as the Suncoast Chapter's L-Tech SIG.
• ATD DC Metro Chapter: Another ATD chapter that co-sponsors the Talent Development Online Book Club with the Suncoast Chapter; runs similar membership, SIG, and event programs for talent development professionals in the DC region.
• ATD Central Florida Chapter: Sister ATD chapter in Florida that collaborates with the Suncoast Chapter on joint virtual events such as the Instructional Design SIG and Vibe Coding SIG, targeting the same L&D professional persona.
• TechComm (Society for Technical Communication): National professional association serving technical communicators, the persona targeted by the Suncoast Chapter's newest TechComm SIG. Represents both a benchmark for community-led programming and a potential cross-promotion or competitive overlap.
• ATD Kansas City Chapter: Co-hosts the multi-chapter CPTD/APTD certification study prep with the Suncoast Chapter. Operates the same community-led membership model for L&D professionals in its region.

Broad incumbents

• ATD National (Association for Talent Development): Parent organization of the chapter. Operates the global ATD membership, certification programs (CPTD/APTD), and conferences referenced by the Suncoast Chapter, providing both the brand umbrella and the affiliate revenue stream.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): Larger professional association covering the broader HR and people-development space. Many Tampa Bay chapter members (training managers, L&D specialists) sit at the intersection of SHRM and ATD communities, making it the most relevant broad incumbent peer.

Regional players

• Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Regional professional and business membership organization also based in Tampa. While broader in scope (all industries), it competes for Tampa Bay professional mindshare and corporate sponsorship dollars.
• ATD New York City Chapter: Larger ATD chapter serving the New York metro area. Operates the same chapter model (memberships, SIGs, events, certifications) but in a different geography, useful as a comparable benchmark for programming and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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