Year: 2020

Woman of Influence: Torrie Jasuwan

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Philanthropy, real estate dealings and hotel development with a side of reality show stardom: When it comes to well-rounded influence, Torrie Jasuwan looks to cover every square inch. The St. Petersburg resident kicked 2020 off by lobbying for Senate Bill 54 in Tallahassee on behalf of Baby2Baby, the National Diaper Bank Network, and her own … Read more

Putting on the show

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It is 4:30 p.m., on a Saturday afternoon in February, about 2½ hours before the Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the New York Islanders. John Franzone texts a reporter asking if a meeting can be pushed back to 5 p.m. on account of “brush fires” that need to be extinguished. Indeed, it is just … Read more

Another week, another batch of ‘feel good’ stories happening during the coronavirus pandemic

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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!

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Sellers’ rules for successful video conferencing

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Jim Marshall

These days, more and more salespeople than ever are relying on video conferencing to move deals forward. But how many of them are using this powerful communication technology effectively, to interact with prospective buyers? If you haven’t discovered them already here are six rules to remember when video conferencing with clients, customers and prospects: #1: … Read more

Ryan Nece Foundation donates N95 masks to front line workers in Tampa Bay

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The Ryan Nece Foundation, in partnership with National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay, is distributing 15,000 masks to health care and front line workers throughout Hillsborough County. The 15,000 masks are being provided to health care and public service facilities including Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Fire Rescue, Hillsborough County Emergency Management, St. Joseph’s Hospital, James A. … Read more