Month: October 2023

Tampa General Hospital earns region’s only accreditation as a Center of Excellence in minimally invasive gynecology

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Tampa General Hospital has earned accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology through the Surgical Review Corporation, a nonprofit, patient safety organization that develops and administers accreditation programs for hospitals, freestanding outpatient facilities and medical professionals throughout the world. In partnership with the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, … Read more

How Does the New Alimony Law Impact Me? Tips from a Board-Certified Expert

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By: Kim Maxwell, B.C.S. OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO I Am Already Divorced and Am a Payor or Recipient of Alimony… After nearly ten years and multiple bill submissions to overhaul Florida’s alimony law, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill in June that significantly changed Florida’s alimony statute. The new law applies to initial divorce … Read more

Beyond the Big Box: The Hidden Benefits of Local Vendors

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By James Neely, Senior Vice President of Sales, KUDUCOM Following the pandemic, people everywhere have been flooded with the message to #supportlocal, an endeavor that kept many vital local businesses alive in such a transient economy. Despite these efforts to keep the cities’ mainstay businesses afloat, Tampa Bay is no stranger to turnover. The city … Read more

BIG FUTURES: Equipping Tampa Bay’s Future Workforce with Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Across the United States, 69% of corporations and businesses are struggling to find top talent, according to a Manpower Survey. Additionally, according to the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 78% of hiring managers across the nation say the skills gap persists across industries. Mentoring can be an integral part of the solution in both better … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Trevor Burgess (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its September CEO Connect with Trevor Burgess, chief executive officer of Neptune Flood Insurance, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. Presenting sponsors included Project Dynamo, Npersepective and Northern Trust. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Burgess in front of a live audience. Photos by Heike … Read more

Entrepreneurs’ Organization set to host its regional conference in Tampa this week

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While starting a business has many benefits, there are challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. Operating and growing a successful business takes a considerable amount of time, investment, hard work and perseverance. One of the most important necessities for entrepreneurs is a sense of community. Entrepreneur’s Organization was designed to provide this for business … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: JW Marriott, Proforma and more

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► Proforma, a Tampa-based printer and distributor of promotional products, along with partners at its leadership development event, assembled and packed 180 backpacks filled with school supplies worth more than $10,000. (Pictured above) ► Tampa General Hospital promoted Steve Harris to senior vice president of payor and government affairs.  ► Katherine Frazier, a shareholder with … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay (RENDERINGS)

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay are situated within 500 acres of land adjacent to Florida’s oldest aquatic preserve for which they are so named, Estero Bay. Now under construction, two towers will rise 22 stories.  The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay will overlook water views and the Saltleaf Marina. Starting at $3 million, residences range from … Read more

More than just a purse: The investment side of luxury handbags

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Contributed by Graham Wetzbarger  I recently found myself in Sarasota, on a quest to learn more about a young handbag brand called BSWANKY. I had met designer Gretchen Bauer a couple of months prior over a couple of Aperol spritz. She was carrying one of her kaleidoscopic handbag creations and espousing her excitement over how … Read more

Fourth and Goal: How are you on your sales numbers?

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Jim Marshall

If you’re a football fan, we sincerely hope that your favorite team – National Football League, college, high school, etc. – is off to a good start to the season. Similarly, we also hope your year-to-date sales projections, revenue goals and business plans are on track to meet, or exceed, your expectations. But, if you … Read more