On the Scene: 2023 Indo-US Chamber Banyan Ball (PHOTOS)
The Indo-US Chamber honored four community leaders at the 2023 Banyan Ball. Danny Persaud, chief executive officer and president of MidFlorida Armored and ATM Services, was honored as Businessman of the Year. Santosh Govindaraju, CEO of Convergent Capital Partners, was honored as the Community Service Leader of the Year. Sidd Pagidipati, chairman of Ayon Capital,
On the Scene: Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala (PHOTOS)
The Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, took place at The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. Nearly 200 came out for the event, raising $415,000 for care and support programs, research and advocacy initiatives from the Alzheimer’s Association. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of
CEO Connect: Lisa Holland talks leaving her comfort zone, mentoring women in aviation and more
Lisa Holland was appointed as chief executive officer of the nation’s largest privately owned aviation services and real estate network a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down the world and while dealing with the unknowns of a global pandemic that essentially grounded air travel until the world adapted. Meanwhile, she was finding her foothold as
On the Scene: The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship 2023On the Scene:
The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship was held at the Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor. Taylor Moore shot 10 under par 274, with a closing 67, to win on the PGA TOUR for the first time. While it is too early for a final accounting, Tracy West, tournament director, said in a statement that she is
Scenes from CEO Connect with Fran Galati (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Fran Galati, an owner of Galati (along with her brothers), who also functions as human resources and information technology director, at Galati Yachts. Presenting sponsors included the CI Group, Corex Legal, Mauldin & Jenkins. The host sponsor was Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi, in
TBBW Award overall winner Rhea Law to present keys for Habitat home dedication
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will be joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural Tampa Bay Business Women awards program,
On the Scene: 2023 Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)
Almost 400 guests gathered at Armature Works, in Tampa, to honor the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation as the Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker of the Year. This annual event honors an individual, or group, for their contribution to the Children’s Dream Fund and to the Tampa Bay community.
Up & Comers: Lijah P. Lokenauth
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
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
