Advantive, a provider of mission-critical software for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, just announced the appointment of Kevin Boyce as the new chief executive officer of the company. Boyce has served as the CEO of Higher Logic where he integrated and scaled six companies for the betterment of the customers and employees, along with the … Read more
Leadership Tampa Bay announced its new board officers at the graduation ceremony for the 2023-2024 class, at the Tampa Theatre, in Tampa. Frank Rygiel, executive vice president of Construction Services Inc., was named the 2024 notable alumni. Executive Committee/Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair: Eric Dailey, Halifax Solutions – 2017 Vice Chair: Joe Chiellini, ASI … Read more
As hurricane season approaches, Pinellas County Emergency Management gives us three things to enhance resident safety over the next five months. Know your risks:The first thing is for residents to know their risk along with how a potential storm surge would impact their region. Residents of mobile homes and those that are medically dependent on … Read more
Two University of South Florida faculty members have been named to the 2024 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. It was announced on May 30th that engineering professors Sylvia Wilson Thomas and Daniel Yeh are a part of the 2024 inductees. USF alumna Rachana Vidhi was also selected for the hall of fame. … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect, at J.C. Newman Cigar Company, in Tampa, featuring Paula Woodring, chief executive officer and founder of RELTCO. Presenting sponsors included CI Group and Evara. Photos by Heike Sabo.
Jennifer Garbowicz has been named the market president for West Florida, at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. In this role, she will be responsible for implementing investment and wealth management services for clients in Tampa, Naples and Winter Park, including individuals, families, business owners and family offices. “I am thrilled to join BNY Mellon Wealth Management … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber has announced the semi-finalists of its 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards. The list includes: Outstanding Small Business Leader Finalists Bridgette Bello, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher – Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine Danny Persaud, President – MidFlorida Armored & ATM Services David Habib, Founder and CEO – Yo … Read more
By John Silvia, CEO and Founder, Dynamic Economic Strategy Five fundamentals provide a basis for good executive and investment decision-making; Expectations for economic growth, inflation, interest rates, the dollar and corporate profits are the basis. Currently, the United States economy is experiencing trend-plus economic growth alongside persistent, above the Federal Reserve’s, two percent target on … Read more
The University of South Florida appointed Elizabeth Spiller as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As the new dean, Spiller will … Read more
The Florida Council on Economic Education honored four leaders in the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame. The class of 2024 included Bob Clark of Tampa Steel Erecting Company, Gary Hartfield of Serenity Village, Dewey Mitchell of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Todd Wanek of Ashley Furniture. The Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, hosted by … Read more
