Small business debtors have continued to struggle to reorganize effectively under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. In August, President Donald Trump signed the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 into law in an effort to address some of the problems. The act aims to make small business bankruptcies faster and less expensive. Generally, the act … Read more
For too many years, the Tampa Bay political, business and community organizations did not work collaboratively or effectively in attracting, retaining and supporting business. The cities of Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa, as well as the counties of Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota were virtual competitors if not in name, certainly in fact. It … Read more
Southshore Yacht Club’s clubhouse is under construction. The new amenity center will include a clubhouse, modern fitness center, swimming pool and dog park. The dog park is open and the additional amenities are expected to be finished by the summer. New homes at Southshore Yacht Club begin in the $400,000s and include upgraded features such … Read more
Specs: 16 bedrooms | 13 bathrooms | 21,758 Sq. Ft. | Price: $13.9 million Details: Pure privacy, grandeur and breathtaking views await behind the walls of this expansive 3.5-acre resort property with 304 feet of waterfront. The main house is more than 16,000 square feet with 10 bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and five half-baths. There’s … 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 has been the CEO of Medical Technology Associates for six years, which was on track to do $24 million in revenue in 2019. She’s an avid mentor and is a member … Read more
Brian Miles has been named vice president of human resources and administration for Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. In this role, Miles will oversee the Authority’s human resources, risk management and records departments. He will also play a critical role in the airport’s employee and organizational development. He most recently was vice president of administration, finance … Read more
Vick Tipnes, president of Blackstone Medical Services, and Brandon May, president of Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, were inducted to Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Foundation Board of Trustees this week. The meeting was held in the Dugout Club at Steinbrenner Field, hosted by Hal Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees. The Boys … Read more
As a CEO, executive or leader, you are expected to delegate, regardless of how big or small your business is. If you do not, you will quickly notice that your business is not growing at its full potential, or not at all, because you become the bottleneck. Most people I speak with struggle with delegation. … Read more
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, since 2008, suicide has ranked as the 10th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States. In 2016, suicide became the second-leading cause of death for people 10-34 and the fourth leading cause for those 35-54. Although men and women both suffer from … Read more
Hublot & Oetker’s Eden Rock collaboration Hublot Watches and the Oetker Hotel Collection have partnered with two new Classic Fusion watch models, for the Eden Being collection, featuring exclusive custom-made pieces. A 45-millimeter chronograph version provides a glimpse of the self-winding movement, and a second 38 mm version dazzles, set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. These … Read more
