Florida Polytechnic University will build another building on its campus that will serve as a research hub for the Central Florida region, becoming a magnet for high-tech development around the school. The 85,000-square-foot Applied Research Center will house research and teaching laboratories, student design spaces, conference rooms and faculty offices. The two-story building will be … Read more
Parents know the worry that comes with having a sick kid. But when a child ends up in the emergency room, that worry can quickly ratchet up to panic and it can be downright terrifying for the child. Child emergencies are going to happen. The question: How can the experience be less scary and more … Read more
Jean Paul Guilbault, or “JP” as he’s often referred to, never intended to become a CEO. Originally majoring in psychology to earn his doctorate, he says his path to the c-suite was unintentional and unconventional. Intentional or not, his success with expanding the database technology company, Community Brands, is undeniable. With consistent growth and an … Read more
The challenge for interior design doyenne Pamela Harvey: shifting the stark, streamlined décor vibe of Felicia and David Sable’s Tampa Bayshore condominium to one that creates instant warmth and comfort the second you step into the foyer. “I wanted to walk into my home and have it feel beautiful—on immediate entry and throughout,” says Felicia, … Read more
Today fewer than 20 percent of the approximate S&P board seats are currently held by women. At the same time, the Nielsen Company is reporting that almost all income growth in the United States in the past 15 years is generated by women exercising their growing economic influence. If women control about $20 trillion in … Read more
“Culture, more than rule books, determines how an organization behaves.” – Warren Buffett With headlines increasingly calling out egregious behaviors by corporate leaders, company culture has moved from its once relegated home in human resources to the top of many corporate board’s agendas. As bad behavior by individuals puts companies at risk (think: Les Moonves … Read more
While recently speaking with members of a women’s business association, I was asked about ways to break down the barriers faced by female sales professionals. My answer: Regardless of gender, a critical step is recognizing that how we perceive ourselves before, during and after sales conversations always will have the most dramatic impact on our ability … Read more
Bridge Angels highlights individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but otherwise go unnoticed. We hope you enjoy learning more about these local leaders … Read more
►J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., a Venice-based commercial construction company, was awarded the contract to spearhead the exterior renovation of a new 2,200-square-foot outdoor dining area for the Bird Key Yacht Club, a private yacht club in Sarasota. ►The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation announced the election of Tervis Tumbler Co. CFO Hosana Fieber to a … Read more
►Legoland Florida opened its latest attraction The LEGO Movie World in Winter Haven. ►Jerry Haag, president and CEO of Florida Baptist Children’s Home and One More Child, was elected as the vice chair of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council, a council that is appointed by the governor and state senate. ►The Lakeland Fire … Read more