USF ranks among top 50 public universities, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of South Florida has placed among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF also reached its highest overall position, ever, at no. 89, among all universities public or private. USF ranked no. 45 among … Read more

Tampa-based company reimagines traditional appliances for a modern generation

Adaptability was essential during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many businesspeople, remote work was necessary. As a result, entrepreneurs like Akshay Bhuva, chief executive officer and founder of Kitchenery, used his household kitchen appliances more frequently. The more Bhuva spent time in his kitchen, the more he realized how chaotic the appliance experience … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Steve Frey (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Steve Frey, chief executive officer of Oasis Corporate Housing, at the Floridan, in downtown Tampa. Presenting sponsors included Shumaker and Warren Averett. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Frey in front of a live audience. You can read the cover story here. … Read more

Back to School: Reviewing your sales team’s skill set

Jim Marshall

By now, I’m guessing that your kids are in their classrooms (“Yay!”), the older ones have returned to campus and the digits on your credit cards are ground down to the nub after the back-to-school sales.  For students, it’s back to an environment of new experiences, new ideas and continuous learning, and development. But, as business … Read more

The Business Case for DEI

Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, is not only a good thing to do, but also a highly valuable business strategy. While the subject can be sensitive, we should understand its value as a strategy. By leveraging the power of DEI, companies can reap numerous benefits that directly contribute to their overall performance and bottom … Read more