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
The pandemic presented unique challenges for those stricken with cancer. Medical resources are increasingly channeled toward those with COVID-19. Oncology patients can find themselves lost in the shuffle. Vital appointments may be rescheduled; treatments are being delayed. Quarantine protocols can make it difficult for the family to visit hospitalized loved ones. Throughout all these challenges, … Read more
TBBW’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.
This panel was moderated by Stephanie Markese, vice president at NextPath Career Partners, via Zoom.
Troy Atlas, president, Stonehill
Taylor Queen, senior human resource specialist, Insperity
Dr. Christos Politis, chief medical officer, Largo Medical Center Valerie Ellis Lavin, CEO, Luminary Global
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 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!
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.
If you have a silver lining to share, please contact Bridgette Bello at [email protected].
►The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved the renaming of a portion of West Comanche Avenue as “Tony Alessi Sr. Avenue,” in honor of Antonino “Tony” Alessi Sr., founder of the Tampa-based, family-owned food manufacturing company, Vigo Importing Company. (Pictured above) ►BellaBrava: New World Trattoria will open in the mixed-use development Midtown Tampa. ►Ardurra Group, … Read more
►Berkadia arranged the sale of Dunedin Commons, a 280-unit garden-style apartment community located in Dunedin, to Westdale Asset Management, in Dallas, for $62.5 million. (Pictured above) ►USF St. Petersburg received a $10 million grant from the Florida Department of Education that will be used to help school districts address a variety of mental health-related issues. … Read more
When Luigi Gallace, owner of the legendary trattoria Villa Gallace in Indian Rocks Beach, talks about his restaurant and guests, his smile grows wide and his eyes light up. Gallace is a man who is proud of his family’s hospitality. For the past 25 years, Gallace and his father, Pompeo, have created the kind of … Read more
