There has never been a more uncertain time in our history. We have all weathered ups and downs in our careers, but what we are facing now is unprecedented. It has been over 10 years since the last major economic downturn. The lessons we learned then may, or may not, apply in the face of … Read more
Crisis often acts as a crucible, compelling a reexamination of purpose. In his work as president of Sparxoo, a digital marketing agency in Tampa working with companies across a variety of industries, Rob Kane has observed a consistent, positive trend in reaction to the current situation. “We’ve stopped glamorizing, or glorifying, being busy. Everyone was … Read more
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s Virtual Connect series was created to bring our readers together to hear panels that can help them with various business endeavors during the COVID-19 crisis.
Bridgette Bello, publisher and CEO of TBBW, moderated the panel via Zoom.
Jessica Muroff, CEO, United Way Suncoast
David Pizzo, Market President, Florida Blue
Michael Ramsey, Dean of Workforce Development, St. Petersburg College Workforce Institute
This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses.
The support and love that lives in the Tampa Bay community is overwhelming. We are blessed to live in a community where people truly want to help, and support, one another. And we at TBBW LOVE to hear, and share, these stories. Keep sharing, keep caring. The feedback from the region has been nothing short of amazing! People are reading, and are ingesting, the positive news: with a sigh of relief.
We are in this together!
We will continue to bring you these “round-ups” of what is being done right here in Tampa Bay!
From an early age, Bob Hall was happiest “making stuff.” The son of a sheet-metal worker and a schoolteacher, Hall admits he always gravitated toward the creative. “My mom was artistic and poetic, and my dad was great with building things. We always had a garage full of tools and building materials. I took a … Read more
Brewing since 2006, Kahwa Coffee has had a fairy tale of a story. What started as one shop has grown into a heavy hitter in the local brewing community. Kahwa now has 15 locations, with plans to open four more, sells its packaged coffee beans in Publix, is a part of Publix’s in-store coffee bar … Read more
Many business owners and company executives we work with are going through difficult times in ensuring their operations run effectively and, more importantly, keeping their people focused and productive. We don’t know when it will end, but it is incumbent on all of us to stay positive, keep soldiering on and channel any potential despair and … Read more
Be a company with meaning and purpose. It’s a simple concept, yet one that many companies still can’t execute effectively. What does that mean, anyway? How does a company have meaning or purpose? And, more important, how do you convey that meaning and purpose in a meaningful or purposeful way, so you don’t pander to … Read more
Hurricanes, thunderstorms and other severe weather conditions can often times cause power outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to several weeks. For homeowners, this can be extremely inconvenient. But for businesses unable to serve customers, or otherwise generate income, it can be devastating. Fortunately, natural gas distribution lines are buried underground, therefore, providing nearly … Read more
Sharing glimmers: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth talks to local business leaders and influencers on their silver linings, during the uncertainty of this global pandemic. There’s no denying one potential silver lining in the COVID-19 outbreak for all humanity: it’s a crisis we’re facing together, across the planet. Two Tampa Bay-based global companies weigh in … Read more
