When you hear the words “human resources,” what are the first things that come to mind? Employee paperwork, payroll processing, employee handbooks; or Creating a strong company culture, salary structure analysis, succession planning Answer A: These are your typical HR tasks – things that every business needs to do to keep its people employed and … Read more
Karri Zaremba’s equation for success is part military precision, part entrepreneurial creativity. She’s chief operating officer of her fifth startup, Venuetize, and the mobile platform integration company is attracting high-profile clients such as the Miami Dolphins and the PGA Tour. She sharpened her leadership skills during her time as a U.S. Naval Academy student and … Read more
In today’s digitally-oriented age, times have changed. Patrick Craven, director of the Clearwater-based Center for Cyber Safety and Education, is all too aware of that fact. “When we were growing up,” he says, “the stranger we were warned of wore a trench coat in a dark alley. But today, that dark alley is the internet.” … Read more
Crystal Morris is CEO of Gator Cases, in Tampa, a global leader in plastic music equipment cases and other types of cases.
Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, interviewed Morris before an invitation-only audience at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s Kate Tiedemann College of Business. Here are some photos from the event.
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This three part series will deal with death, dementia and divorce and the devastating impact these three “Ds” can have on a marriage. While death often is mostly associated with older folks, it can strike at any age. Our experience shows that most spouses do not prepare for the financial and personal issues that ensue, … Read more
Along with fall’s cooler temperatures comes a packed schedule of open-air festivals. One worthy of space on your calendar is the live music and original art Creative Clay Fest (formerly known as Folkfest St. Pete). Now in its 13th year, the event showcases works from prominent regional folk artists alongside Creative Clay member artists, who … Read more
Valeri Marks has run eight businesses in her career, including in the telecom, data communications, online real estate, recruitment and health care industries. She prefers to go by Val, is passionate about mentoring, and philanthropy, and speaks openly about how much she loves her family and her amazing business network. Marks has been the CEO … Read more
