Tampa-based influencer Jaclyn Hill is a Youtube star with a mind for entrepreneurship 

You see them on TikTok, Instagram and other social media channels. But it’s not all silly dances and challenges, it’s a big business and there are entrepreneurs, based in Tampa Bay, making big money by it – in an ongoing series, Tampa Bay Business and Wealth is finding these Tampa Bay social media influencers and … Read more

Junior Achievement Celebrates ItsFirst 3DE Graduating Class 

Tampa Bay area businesses, it’s time to do your homework. August means the start of another school year and, this year, the Tampa Bay area welcomes its first 3DE graduating class.  Facilitated by Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, 3DE curriculum is a national high school curriculum started as a joint venture between Fulton County Schools, … Read more

The Good Life: Diamonds from IDC and fall fashion trends

Statement Fashion for Fall z•aa dress up studio, in St. Petersburg, focuses on statement outfits, and pieces, to elevate everyday looks. Stylists are inspired by “living life as full as possible and love taking risks,” says Liza Fleming, founder and curator of z•aa.  These pieces are no exception. You’ll find this collection has a look that’s “classy-meets-edgy” … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Leadership Florida, Haven and more

► ZOM Living, a multifamily developer, completed the construction of Azola South Tampa, a 214-unit multifamily community.  ► Friends of the Children – Tampa Bay named Linda Kay O’Reilly to the newly established role as development director. ► Tucker/Hall, a public relations firm, in Tampa, named Clay Hollis as vice president.  ► Leadership Florida appointed … Read more

20 Questions with Linda Olson

Linda Olson, is the chief executive officer and founder of Tampa Bay Wave, an accelerator that has supported 480 startups since 2013. Collectively, these startups have raised more than $760 million and have created more than 4,400 jobs. To date, Olson has raised $14 million from sponsors, donors, foundations and various grants. Olson began her … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s Tech Connect (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect: Navigating the Hybrid Workforce, presented by PSCU, KUDUCOM, Source 1 Solutions and The Karla Dorsey Team at Compass. The event was held at the Tampa Bay Wave, in Tampa. The panel discussion was moderated by Robert Hessel, chief executive officer of Source 1 Solutions. The panel … Read more

Medical Technology Associates acquires Pennsylvania air filtration company

Medical Technology Associates, a controlled environment testing and certification company based in Pinellas Park, has acquired Air Filtration Management, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. AFM is MTA’s second acquisition in the Northeast market and expands MTA’s capabilities in the testing and certification of manufacturing facilities, according to a statement. MTA acquired Energy Plus, in Harrisburg, in January 2023. … Read more

TIGER 21 expands Tampa Bay footprint with a new chapter, adds additional chair to work alongside Allen Clary

TIGER 21, an exclusive peer membership network of high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors and executives, is growing its presence in the Tampa Bay region. The membership group will add a third chapter, with Vera Anderson leading the new group, while Allen Clary will continue to lead the two previously established groups in the area. “Over the last … Read more