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On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Kickoff Reception (PHOTOS)

| Jo-Lynn Brown

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco kicked off its second annual CEO Build with participating chief executive officers and VIP guests at Neiman Marcus, in Tampa. 

Fifty-five business leaders signed up to participate in this year’s event. 

The build was led by honorary chairs Bill Brand, CEO of Rue21 and Habitat for Humanity International Board Member, Mindy Grossman, former president and CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and Ryan Ross, president of Neiman Marcus.

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