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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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Moss names new chief financial officer

January 16, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Steve Hope was appointed chief financial officer of Moss, a national construction firm, with a presence in the Tampa Bay market. Hope succeeds Dan Wobby, who has served as CFO

Tampa hardware company acquired by PrimeSource Brands

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Harney Hardware, a Tampa Bay-based provider of door and bathroom hardware, has been acquired by PrimeSource Brands, a company specializing in building products for the repair, remodeling and new construction

Adams and Reese announce leadership updates in Sarasota Office

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Law firm Adams and Reese announced two leadership changes in its Sarasota office. Drew Chesanek has been appointed as the office’s partner in charge, while Andrew Wilson has been elected

Village On the Isle begins $78 million expansion (RENDERINGS)

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Village On the Isle, a retirement community on Venice Island, has started a $78 million expansion to include a 9,200-square-foot wellness center and 54 new independent living units. The wellness

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Empath Health names organization’s first chief philanthropy officer

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Empath Health has appointed Deborah Johnson as its first chief philanthropy officer, a move aimed at unifying the organization’s philanthropic efforts across its four foundations. The Clearwater-based nonprofit said the

Cannabis machinery manufacturer expands to Tampa

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

STM Canna, a cannabis processing machinery manufacturer, based in Spokane Valley, Washington, has announced its expansion to Tampa, leasing 2,676 square feet at the Bank of America Plaza downtown. The

Saunders Real Estate breaks from SVN, expands focus on southeastern U.S.

January 14, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Saunders Real Estate, in Lakeland, has transitioned from the SVN franchise to operate as an independent brokerage, concentrating on large-acreage land and commercial real estate across Florida and the southeastern

BayCare expands leadership with three new CMOs

January 13, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

BayCare Health System has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents and chief medical officers to its leadership team. Dr. Anand Nayee, Dr. Megan Tirone and Dr. Ruvan Wickramasinghe