Symphonic partners with Boston-based technology company

Symphonic, based in Tampa, has announced an official partnership with Boston-based virtual and physical tech company Formless. In this partnership, Symphonic will be able to share Formless’ Share Protocol, an engine for Web3 applications and digital content streaming services. As an alternative to traditional streaming services, like Spotify and Apple Music, artists using the technology … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s VIP reception for the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Women Awards finalists (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its VIP reception for the finalists of the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Women Awards. The CI Group, in Tampa, was the host sponsor for the evening. Presenting sponsors for the awards include TD Bank and Morgan Auto Group. Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco is the nonprofit … Read more

The importance of the insurance expense in M&A

By John Weatherford, senior vice president, M.E. Wilson Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require a great deal of planning, due diligence and execution. One aspect of M&A that is often overlooked is the insurance expense. Insurance plays a crucial role in the success of any M&A transaction and insurance expenses should not … Read more

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Kelly McKnight-Goelz

McKnight-Goelz has held senior executive positions for both public and private, organizations in the medical device, health/wellness, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and consumer packaged goods industries. Until December 2015, she was the chief executive officer in Ascension and a corporate officer for Unilens Corp. USA, a Tampa-based public medical device organization that was acquired. McKnight-Goelz is a … Read more

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Deborah Duffey

Deborah Duffey is president, co-founder and chief product development officer of Dermazone Solutions. Duffey is also chief operating officer of NuVessl, a biotech and licensing company focused on enhancing the quality of life through encapsulation science. She is also president of the skincare company Kara Vita. She began her professional career, over 30 years ago, … Read more

Tampa Bay Business Women Awards 2023: Jeneth D’Alonzo

Jeneth D’Alonzo is a managing partner of DMSI, an international manufacturer of high-tech Fiber Optic Connectivity Products. She was chosen as the “International Business Person of the Year 2022,” by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade. WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED IN YOUR CAREER? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THOSE CHALLENGES? Building a … Read more

2023 Banyan Ball to honor co-owners of women’s behavioral health care company

Dr. Shama Rathi and Dr. Sipra Laddha will be honored with the Indo-US Chamber Businesswomen of the Year award at this year’s Banyan Ball, on April 29, being held at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Rathi and Laddha are co-founders of LunaJoy, a holistic women’s behavioral health care company that provides mental health therapy, … Read more