Israeli cybersecurity company selects Tampa for regional headquarters

Cybecs, an Israeli cybersecurity company, will establish its regional headquarters in Tampa. The company plans to create 150 jobs, over the next three years, in roles such as information technology, software development, sales and human resources. “We were looking to expand with an office in the Eastern time zone, particularly the Southeast, and Tampa stood … Read more

Three Oaks Hospitality prepares to open concept in Hyde Park Village

Three Oaks Hospitality plans to open Ro, a modern Asian dining restaurant, in Hyde Park Village, in Tampa, in October. The restaurant says it will receive daily deliveries from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, which will ensure fresh and authentic fish. The concept, led by Chef Kiichi Okabe, a multi-Michelin starred Japanese chef, will offer tableside presentations … Read more

On the Scene: Apogee Award finalists gather to lend a hand to United Way Suncoast (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth celebrated the 2023 finalists and announced the winners of its third annual Apogee Awards, at Armature Works. But before that, the class of 2023 Apogee rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at United Way Suncoast for an afternoon. Finalists for the 2023 Apogee Awards gathered at United Way’s new office … Read more

Foundation receives a $5 million donation from the Embassy of the State of Qatar to support local organizations

The Bob Woodruff Foundation has received a $5 million donation from a longtime partner, the Embassy of the State of Qatar. Through December 2024, the Foundation will invest the funds in organizations that are helping Florida veterans rebuild from recent natural disasters, including veterans impacted by Hurricane Ian. By the end of 2023, a total … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Port Tampa Bay, Tampa General Hospital and more

► Tampa General Hospital opened a 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute’s Brandon location, at 10740 Palm River Road. (Pictured above) ► Stonehill has signed a new lease that will upgrade and expand its headquarters, in Tampa, at Bayport Plaza – 3000 Bayport Drive.  ►  Port Tampa Bay President and CEO Paul Anderson announced … Read more

An inside peek into a Tampa supper club (PHOTOS)

As Tampa Bay’s dining scene explodes, there are new restaurants opening weekly. With increased competition, the culinary stakes have been taken up a notch. Earlier this year, three of Tampa’s best – Koya, Lilac and Rocca – were honored with Michelin stars. With presence on this esteemed list, elevated dining is truly a reality for … Read more

Brian Kornfeld and Dan Greco launch mental performance platform for youth athletes

Two Tampa Bay serial entrepreneurs have launched a new platform designed to support the mental health side of youth athletics. Co-founders Brian Kornfeld, the previous chief executive officer of Synapse, and Dan Greco, CEO and managing partner for Ark Applications and a former board member for Synapse, came up with the idea for MaxU, the … Read more

TBBW announces winners of 2023 Apogee Awards (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth announced the winners of its 2023 Apogee Awards at Armature Works Wednesday night. Presenting sponsors of the 2023 Apogee Awards include Older Lundy, Southstate and Forvis. The nonprofit partner is United Way Suncoast. The gold sponsor is M.E. Wilson. WINNERS Chief Business Development Officer – Raul Alfonso, Port Tampa Bay … Read more