As CEO of Clearwater-based Vology, Barry Shevlin leads the managed information technology, cloud and security services company on sales growth and product expansion. Shevlin has anchored himself in the business and technology communities as a visionary who has capitalized on emerging trends and a proven innovator of solutions to help businesses grow. Vology delivers professional … Read more
Michael Nursey has been promoted to head of the middle market group for Florida at TD Bank. In his new role, Nursey will lead TD Bank’s Middle Market strategy across the state, including commercial and industrial, business acquisition and public finance lending. Nursey will be based in Tampa. Nursey joined TD Bank in 2012 as … Read more
Lumina, a Tampa-based risk sensing intelligence firm, named Jill Kermes senior vice president of communications. Kermes has more than 20 years of experience in corporate and brand strategy; corporate social responsibility, issues management, political communications and public affairs consulting, a statement said. In addition to her communications responsibilities, Kermes will also serve in a strategy role for Mission … Read more
By Michael Lundy, Managing & Founding Partner of Older Lundy & Alvarez After handling literally thousands of divorce cases, I am convinced more than ever that things rarely work out the way people plan for them to work out. In more than a few of my recent cases, I have seen this truism play out … Read more
Diamond Crown was one of J.C. Newman’s earliest cigar brands. Stanford J. Newman re-launched Diamond Crown in 1995 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. The fuller flavor Diamond Crown MAXIMUS followed in 2002. In 2010, to celebrate J.C.’s 135th birthday and our company’s 115th anniversary, Diamond Crown Julius Caeser was released. … Read more
Business Email Compromise (“BEC”) is a fraud scheme targeting industries that regularly wire funds. According to the FBI, BEC has been reported in all 50 states and in 150 countries. From June 2016 to May 2018, 19,338 victims have reported this crime in the United States, alone resulting in $1,629,975,562 in losses. The title issuance … Read more
Many business leaders often blur the line between sales and marketing and, while these crucial business development functions are closely intertwined, they are not the same. Each team within your organization should be on the same page in pursuing “big picture” business goals. But hidden agendas, a lack of clarity or confusion about company objectives … Read more
A former race-car driver has a message for you: You don’t have to be a die-hard motorsports fan to enjoy the 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg next month. A day — or weekend — at the races can be a great way to entertain clients, reward employees and showcase your company, while enjoying … Read more
An overwhelming majority of high-end home buyers, internationally, see their investment as more than a financial one, according to a study conducted by Luxury Portfolio International, a leading division in luxury real estate around the globe. Luxury homes are established as a place to set down roots and create deep emotional ties. For that reason, … Read more
Business leaders often watch commercial real estate activity to see how the economy is doing and where it’s going. So, it’s good news that things look bright for the Tampa Bay commercial real estate market and, in turn, the local economy. With this in mind, here are seven commercial real estate trends to watch as … Read more