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Florida Council on Economic Education announces Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024

May 23, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

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 the FCEE, took place at the Tampa Hilton Downtown, raised over $360,000 to support FCEE’s mission.

Since its inception, in 1988, the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who have left an indelible mark on the region through their business acumen and civic leadership. Inductees are selected for their significant impact on the Tampa Bay community and their unwavering commitment to integrity and noble ideals.

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Medical Technology Associates expands with major acquisition in the Northeast

November 6, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Medical Technology Associates, a health care testing and certification company in Pinellas Park, has expanded its footprint by acquiring Major Medical Hospital Services, a medical gas service provider based in

Better Together names chief operating officer

November 6, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Better Together, a nonprofit focused on supporting families and children, has appointed Jess Tharpe as its new chief operating officer. Tharpe joins Better Together after serving as assistant secretary for

Ellison Development names former SPP executive as chief operating officer

November 4, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Ellison Development, a Tampa-based real estate firm, has named David Bevirt as its new chief operating officer. Bevirt, who brings over 38 years of commercial real estate experience, previously led

Tampa Bay Chamber announces winners of the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards (PHOTOS)

November 3, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards on Friday, at Armature Works, in Tampa. This year’s winners include: Outstanding Small Business

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YMCA of the Suncoast names new president and CEO

November 1, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

The YMCA of the Suncoast Board of Directors has appointed Christian J. Engle as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, succeeding retiring leader G. Scott Goyer. Engle, currently

Forvis Mazars acquires MSL, expands presence in Florida

November 1, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Forvis Mazars, the eighth-largest public accounting firm in the United States, is expanding its Florida footprint with the acquisition of MSL, effective Nov. 1. The acquisition brings 120 professionals, including

Former Duke Energy director joins Commercial Asset Partners Realty

November 1, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Danielle Ruiz, former director of economic development at Duke Energy Corp., has joined Commercial Asset Partners Realty as vice president. Ruiz brings more than 20 years of experience in economic

Tampa Bay Partnership names JPMorgan Chase’s Nikky Flores as new chair

October 31, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Nikky Flores, Florida region manager for middle market banking at JPMorgan Chase, has been named the new chair of the Tampa Bay Partnership. Flores succeeds Brian Auld, president of the