Month: May 2024

National Puerto Rican Chamber partners with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber to grow the small business ecosystem in Tampa

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The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the small business ecosystem across Tampa, Central Florida and Puerto Rico. Together, the chambers will organize regular networking events, workshops and seminars. The events will focus on regional challenges and opportunities, covering topics such as cross-regional … Read more

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort set to open summer 2024

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened reservations for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, expected to open in Summer 2024. Developed by Unicorp and designed by SB Architects, Hirsch Bedner Associates, in Miami, and Dutch East Design, Longboat Key marks the only St. Regis opening in the United States, in 2024. The hotel’s 168 … Read more

USF to receive $3 million gift to support writing and communication students

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The University of South Florida announced a $3 million gift to the USF Foundation that will support programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are … Read more

PSCU/Co-op Solutions rebrands as Velera

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PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a payments credit union service organization (and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has rebranded as Velera. As of January, PSCU and Co-op began operating as one company, which is based in St. Petersburg and led by Charles E. “Chuck” Fagan, who was previously president and chief executive officer of PSCU. “As we … Read more

The Good Life: Visit Tampa Bay’s Monopoly game (PHOTOS)

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MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition Does mom love Tampa Bay and games? The MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition, released by Visit Tampa Bay, allows players to buy, and trade, landmarks like the Tampa Riverwalk, Busch Gardens and Ybor City. With unique CHANCE cards, money and properties representing local symbols such as Gasparilla, The Florida Aquarium and the TECO Streetcar, this … Read more

Tech Connect: Taking the fear out of Artificial Intelligence 

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect: Taking the fear out of artificial intelligence, presented by KUDUCOM, Source 1 Solutions and SME Solutions Group. The event was held at Five Labs, in Tampa. The moderator for the panel was Christopher Moyer, founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group. This discussion … Read more

On the Scene: St. Pete EDC Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

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The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting, on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.  Speakers at this year’s meeting included St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch, EDC President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Swesey, immediate past chair of the Board of Governors Marcus Greene and new Chair Bill … Read more