Up & Comers: Lauren Sweat
The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. This ongoing special section seeks to celebrate the rising talent in our workplaces and the community. We have selected another group of professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature

On the Scene: 44th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala (PHOTOS)
Preserve Vision Florida, a Pinellas County-based statewide non-profit, honored David Yates as its 2023 Person of Vision. The 44th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala was held in Clearwater Marina Aquarium’s Jacobson Ballroom.

On the Scene: TBBW Awards 2023 (PHOTOS)
More than 500 guests, including finalists and sponsors, were in attendance for the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Women Awards, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Tampa. Fifty women were honored for their work in business and the Tampa Bay community, with 17 being named winners in their categories. Rhea Law, president

On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Kickoff Reception (PHOTOS)
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco kicked off its second annual CEO Build with participating chief executive officers and VIP guests at Neiman Marcus, in Tampa. Fifty-five business leaders signed up to participate in this year’s event. The build was led by honorary chairs Bill Brand, CEO of Rue21 and Habitat for Humanity

On the Scene: The Dalí’s ‘The Shape of Dreams’ (PHOTOS)
The Shape of Dreams exhibit is nearing the end of its run at The Dalí Museum, in St. Petersburg. The exhibit explores 500 years of dream-inspired paintings from the 16th to 20th century, demonstrating how artists, throughout time, have depicted a profound yet universal phenomenon of the human experience — a dream. It features a

Exclusive: TBBW names winners of inaugural Tampa Bay Business Women Awards (PHOTOS)
It was a night to remember and one for the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth history books. More than 500 guests, including finalists and sponsors, were in attendance for the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Women Awards, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Tampa. Fifty women were honored for their work in

Letter from the Editor: What glass ceiling?
It’s getting harder and harder to see it, that proverbial glass ceiling we speak of often. The one that women have been attempting to break for decades. Depending on where you sit, and the view you have, it might still be there or you might not see it at all. Maybe you never did. Like

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Julie Stollings
Julie Stollings has almost a decade of experience in management and employee development. As director at Stonehill, she manages multiple staff augmentation engagements and works directly with customers to identify needs, and more. WHAT HAS BEEN THE GREATEST LESSON IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY? The greatest lesson I have learned during my professional journey has been,

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Tanna Mock
Tanna Mock started her career doing all the accounting functions for a local company that was diversified in service, management and real estate. She shifted into public accounting. And from there, transitioned to become a chief financial officer. She is now president of Solved by Tanna. HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW AS

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Ryann Halo
Ryann Halo, founder and chief executive officer of Salon Halo and Halo Consulting & EDU, signed up for the Paul Mitchell hair school when she was 16. On her 21st birthday, she was given the opportunity to purchase her first hair salon. Salon Halo is now one of the top 200 salons in North America.

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Jessica Easterla
In 2009, Jessica Easterla became a Licensed Interior Designer in the State of Florida. In 2017, she was awarded the Interior Design Excellence Award for the design of her company’s CDS Ybor Showroom. She is currently the president of design at Commercial Design Services. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT? I immediately think about

On the Scene: TBBW Award finalists participate in Hammers and Heels Habitat build (PHOTOS)
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of the 2023 Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine’s Tampa Bay Business Women awards. Finalists worked alongside future homeowner Cheetara Louch on her build site, in St. Petersburg. Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco is the 2023 TBBW
