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Feature
Businessman Honored As Community Trailblazer
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Tampa Businessman Joe Robinson is no stranger to government officials in Tampa. In fact, his commit- ment to his hometown and his passion for his commu- nity is his legacy.
Recently, members of the Tampa City Council let Robinson know that his ef- forts to improve the quality of life in Tampa has not gone unnoticed. Robinson was presented a commendation by City Council recognizing him as a Community Trail- blazer.
The commendation read, “In grateful appreciation for the countless years of out- standing dedication and service to the community, Tampa City Council is pleased to present this com- mendation to honor Mr. Joseph “Joe” Robinson.
“In recognition of your blazing leadership and style and determination of taking audacious actions to secure economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses and community members, advocating for minority con- tracts to preserve West Tampa’s cultural integrity and foundation, your in- volvement in many commu- nity issues for decades has renewed a sense of pride in the West Tampa area and be- yond.”
Robinson has served in many capacities on the West Tampa Community Advisory Committee, he is the Vice President of the Hillsbor- ough County Branch of the NAACP, he serves on the County’s Charter Review Board and on the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
A Tampa native, Robin- son graduated from Tampa
Activist Joe Robinson is shown with City Council Chairman Or- lando Gudes at the presentation of the Commendation.
After graduating, Robin- son returned to Tampa and became a licensed Profes- sional Engineer. He is the founder and owner of RHC and Associates, Inc., Con- sulting Engineers.
His roles in the firm, es- tablished in 1990, are presi- dent and CEO, management and business development, project development, and overall construction manage- ment, as well as technical support on company proj- ects.
Robinson is also a 1975 Charter Member of NSBE- The National Society of Black Engineers.
He is the son of the late
Mrs. Thelma Robinson,
and the father of one adult daughter, who is also an En- gineer.
Catholic High School. He continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned his BSME Degree
in 1977. He graduated fifth in his class and was a four-year letterman in Track and Field for the Hawkeyes.
FYI
Saturday Morning Shoppe
The community is invited out to Saturday Morning Shoppe on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10 a. m. – 4 p. m. Hosted by Renee Edwards and the Saturday Morning Shoppe Team, the event will be held at 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa.
One of the small businesses featured will be Amun- Rahs Fra- grance Oils, Keith Duhart, owner. Founded in 01/2021, Amun- Rahs Fragrance Oils is an industry- leading fragrance oil business, offering clients a wide range of uniquely scented fragrances. Es- tablished on the ideals of Ma'at, Amun- Rahs Fragrance Oils offers aroma therapy for everyone to enjoy. Pop into our shop @ www.amunrahs.com or contact us via email @ keith.duhart@amunrahs.com.
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