Uncovering the advantages of self-funding health plans

By Justin Treece, partner with M.E. Wilson In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise, the need for innovative approaches to employee benefits is paramount. One such approach that continues to gain traction amongst employers is self-funding health plans. While the concept may seem overwhelming at first, and traditionally viewed only for the largest … Read more

The real reason you and your staff are tired at work (And three remedies)

By Joy Gendusa, chief executive officer and founder of PostcardMania The digital revolution reshaped our lives. From instant communication to a universe of information at our fingertips, technology has become unavoidable. And with the good, you must take the bad: Nearly half of Americans cite too much screen time as a major culprit of constant … Read more

Atlas Professional Services announces changes to C-Suite

Atlas Professional Services, a Tampa-based information technology support services company, has added Tony Martinez as chief executive officer. Former CEO Greg Zolkos will remain involved at Atlas as founder and chairman. Zolkos founded Atlas in 2006. Under his leadership as founder, president and CEO the past 18 years, the managed service provider has grown to … Read more

Exclusive: Ellison Development shares flyover view of future YMCA in Tampa Heights (Video)

Tampa City Council has approved the construction of a new 70,000-square-foot YMCA, along with a 6-acre mixed use development in Tampa Heights. Now, Ellison Development is sharing the first look of what the project will look like once complete. Located within the Tampa Heights Historic District, the new YMCA will nearly double the space of … Read more

Neptune Flood acquires data science firm to enhance AI-driven flood insurance services

Neptune Flood, a St. Petersburg-based private flood insurance company, acquired Charles River Data, a Boston-based data science consulting group. This strategic move aims to bolster Neptune Flood’s, already innovative, Triton underwriting system through advanced data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. Charles River Data has a background rooted in big tech and academia, enhancing … Read more

The making of a good boss: Paula Woodring’s business love story

While most young people were preparing for their senior prom, Paula Woodring was preparing to buy her first home.  She says she didn’t know what she wanted to do when she grew up, and yet, this could have been a solid clue.  “I was just graduating high school when I, kind of, fell into what … Read more

WJArchitects opens Ybor City office

WJArchitects, or Wannemacher Jensen Architects, opened its newest office, located in Ybor City, at 1513 E 8th Avenue. WJArchitects has a Tampa portfolio that includes the ConnectWise Office Headquarters, the Tampa Fire and Police Training Complex Modernization, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, RYDE It Cycle Studio in Midtown, Academy of Holy Names School, North Tampa … Read more

Seasoned tech executive Jake Halusic launches cloud services provider, in Tampa

Trofeo, a new cloud services company, has launched as a Microsoft Cloud AI partner, in Tampa. “We believe Microsoft Azure offers the best platform to help companies modernize, innovate and compete on a grander scale,” said Jake Halusic, founder and chief executive officer of Trofeo. “We can exceed client expectations and generate lasting value by … Read more