Celebrating Community Leadership at the Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Installation Dinner

Celebrating Community Leadership at the Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Installation Dinner

On the evening of August 21, 2024, the Fizen™ team gathered alongside other local businesses at the Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Installation Dinner. This event, held at the USF Embassy Suites, was not only a beautiful celebration of the achievements of our vibrant business community but also a testament to the strong bonds that unite us all in making Temple Terrace a great place to live, work, and play.

Our CEO, Ikwo Ibiam, and Founder, Jared Knisley, proudly represented Fizen™ at the event. The night brimmed with camaraderie, shared stories, and a collective sense of pride in the progress our community has made over the past year. Local leaders delivered speeches, an inspiring keynote address captivated the audience, and, of course, the much-anticipated awards ceremony highlighted the evening.

Honoring Leadership and Dedication

Our very own CEO, Ikwo Ibiam, was honored with the 2024 Inaugural Temple Terrace Uptown Citizen of the Year award. This prestigious recognition reflects Ikwo’s unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community. Ikwo has been a driving force behind numerous initiatives that have contributed to the Temple Terrace community.

In his acceptance speech, Ikwo expressed gratitude for the award. He later expressed that he was “deeply honored to receive the Citizen of the Year Award from the Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is a testament to the incredible community we have built together. I am grateful for the support and collaboration of everyone who has contributed to our shared success. Thank you for this humbling honor.”

Ikwo’s words resonated with the audience, highlighting the collaborative spirit that defines our community. He leads Fizen™ with the belief that business success and community development go hand in hand. This award is a reflection of the collective efforts of our entire team and the broader Temple Terrace community.

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

We look back on this evening with gratitude for the recognition. We’re grateful to be part of such a dynamic and supportive community. The Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce fosters connections between businesses, local leaders, and residents. We are proud to contribute to this shared vision of growth and prosperity.

At Fizen™, we stay committed to driving innovation and supporting our community. This community has given us so much. We look forward to future collaborations and to playing an active role in Temple Terrace’s ongoing development.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. A special thank you to the Chamber for hosting such a wonderful event. Here’s to another year of shared success and community spirit!

Fizen™

Fizen™ is a B2B IT Outsourcing and Technology Partner. Specializing in hosting and maintaining financial and accounting platforms. They offer MSSP services such as SIEM Logging and Network Monitoring, and API Integrations. Their resource model facilitates exceptional IT Support. Not only the day-to-day operational needs of a business, but to allow for deeper ongoing partnerships. They are IT practitioners that strive to deliver real solutions for their customers.