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Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Jim Norman

TBBW’s October CEO Connect spotlighted Jim Norman in an engaging live interview and networking event in Tampa.

November 7, 2023 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Jim Norman, chief executive officer and founder of the Norman/Clayman Endocrine Institute at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, in Tampa. (Photos below)

Presenting sponsors included Cyber Florida, Source 1 Solutions and KUDUCOM.

Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Norman in front of a live audience.

JIM’s COVER STORY: Jim Norman’s winding road of success

Photos by Jose Lopez | Video by Empowering Creative

Jim Norman’s winding road of success

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