Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Amanda Tress (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Amanda Tress, chief executive officer of FASTer Way to Fat Loss, at the USF Muma College of Business, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors included Southstate and Talent Cloud Staffing. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Tress in front of a live audience. You … Read more

Tampa Bay Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator recognized by World Chambers Federation, in Geneva

The Tampa Bay Chamber represented the region at the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator was one of only four finalists in the global competition for Best Chamber Model of Innovation. Presenting before the international panel was Avril Stinson, vice president of economic inclusion and … Read more

Ashley Homestore officially rebrands to Ashley with store refresh nationwide (PHOTOS)

Ashley, a furniture and mattress retailer with locations across North America, plans to refresh stores nationwide. The rebrand includes an elevated, in-store shopping experience and modern look, and feel, to officially culminate the rebrand to Ashley, according to a statement. The refresh rollout comes after announcing the rebrand last year, with a new logo and … Read more

Entrepreneurs and CEOs will take to the stage and perform stand-up at the Tampa Improv

It’s not a traditional business event, but it will be funny business. Six Tampa Bay entrepreneurs and chief executive officers will be performing live, stand-up routines at the Tampa Improv, on September 6, at The Entrepreneur & CEO Stand-Up Challenge. The show is curated by “humor scientist,” and Las Vegas headliner, Matt Kazam in a … Read more

Leadership Tampa Bay announces new board officers for the class of 2023 – 2024 (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa Bay announced its new board officers at the graduation ceremony for the 2022-2023 class, at the Centre Club, in Tampa. Executive Committee/Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair: Nancy Newkirk, Humana – 2013 (Pictured above) Vice Chair: Eric Dailey, Halifax Solutions – 2017 (Pictured above) Immediate Past: Jason Baker, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis reappoints Andrew J. Mayts Jr. to the 13th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Shumaker Partner and Public Sector Chair Andrew J. Mayts has been reappointed to the 13th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, by Governor Ron DeSantis. As a member of the 13th Judicial Circuit JNC, Mayts will play a role in the selection and recommendation of candidates for judicial appointments within the 13th Judicial Circuit. “I am … Read more

Jafri Capital closes on $6.5 million construction loan for homes on Redington Beach (RENDERINGS)

Jafri Capital arranged a $6.5 million construction loan for four new construction homes on Redington Beach. “We were attracted to this opportunity given its great location and the borrower has over twenty-five years of experience,” says Shahid Jafri, founder of Jafri Capital. Jafri Capital has a strategic relationship with Lynx Mortgage Bank Commercial Division. Scott … Read more

On the Scene: TBBW Award overall winner Rhea Law presents keys for Habitat home dedication (PHOTOS)

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties was joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, and TBBW Award finalists, and winners, to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural awards program, held in April. The … Read more

Redefining Communication: Embracing Omnichannel Experience in the Hybrid Work Era

By Ryan Yaldor, chief technology officer for KUDUCOM™ Communication has undergone a revolutionary shift driven by customer expectations for seamless and personalized interactions with businesses. The way we connect, collaborate and create has, fundamentally, transformed becoming more flexible, inclusive and mobile. The Rise of the Unified Platform The swift transition to remote working triggered a … Read more

For the Tampa woman who appreciates on-demand beauty, there are three new businesses with her in mind  

If you think that the on-demand culture is going anywhere, think again. Three on-demand beauty service providers recently have emerged on the Tampa Bay scene and are making the women of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties even more beautiful. Goldplaited: South Tampa (also two Chicago locations)  Located adjacent to the University of Tampa campus, Goldplaited Tampa … Read more