Throughout her career, Kim Githler has been an entrepreneur creating several enterprises. She was part of the ownership group of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota that renovated the 297-room property, added an 11,000 square foot ballroom and then sold it to Blackstone in 2007. While owning the Hyatt, she and her partners developed the 44-unit luxury … Read more
► The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is planning to build the Center of Excellence Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences, a research center to be located at the College of Marine Science, at 830 First St. S. (Rendering above) ► Tesla Motors proposed an expansive sales, service and delivery center in at 4601 34th St. … Read more
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s “Women of Influence” series is an exclusive, invitation-only event that brings together Tampa Bay’s top businesswomen to meet, mingle and talk among their peers. The evening features a live discussion with a panel of influential female executives providing insight into their personal lives, careers and views affecting the business community. … Read more
A new 16-story condominium tower, in downtown St. Petersburg, has launched sales. The Residences at Orange Station is the residential component of the mixed-use development, Orange Station at the Edge, at 1301 Central Ave. Pricing for the Residences will begin in the $700,000s, with floor plans ranging from one-bedroom plus den to three-bedroom between 1,210 … Read more
Mariagrazia Lauricella had no intentions of establishing a nonprofit organization, but a trip to South America changed that. In 2012, she made a trip to Argentina that changed not just her life, but the life of many others. At the time, Lauricella had a business that sold artwork and a portion of her sales would … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and Pasco Counties held its annual spring gala, presented by Crown Automotive, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg. Those in attendance rallied behind an anonymous donor who kicked off the night with a generous $150,000 challenge donation. With the support of event sponsors and supporters, … Read more
With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire, the Nyon watchmaker unveils an exclusive version of synthetic sapphire, a world-first, and a completely new color in the field of fine watchmaking: translucent purple. This new purple tint is a composite made of aluminum oxide and chrome. By combining a traditional complication (the tourbillon) with … Read more
► Pet Paradise, a resort-style pet daycare, opened its 47th location, at 16030 Redstone Way, Odessa. (Pictured above) ► Tampa-based BRP Group (NASDAQ: BRP) will acquire California-based Westwood Insurance Agency for $385 million. ► Hillsborough Community College received $1.58 million, allocated through the Department of Educations’ Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship Grant, … Read more
Whether you are new in your role as a director of sales, or sales manager, or fancy yourself as an “old hand,” at my company, we believe there are five important skills a sales leader should develop over time to be successful: Be engaged. As the leader of your team, you’ve got to be engaged … Read more
