Long Island manufacturing company to relocate to Largo

Supplement Manufacturing Partners (SMP Nutra), a supplement manufacturing company, based in Long Island, New York, is relocating to Largo. SMP Sutra has leased 103,494 square feet of industrial space, at 12333 Enterprise Blvd. The property leased consists of two commercial buildings that combine for 91,000 square feet of warehouse space and 12,000 square feet of … Read more

TD Bank adds retired Johnson & Johnson executive to its Community Advisory Board

TD Bank has added Anthony Carter, a former chief diversity officer for Johnson & Johnson, to its Community Advisory Board. “I’m honored, and excited, to serve as a member of TD Bank’s Community Advisory Board. I look forward to working with TD Bank’s visionary, and extraordinary, leaders as well as a team of prominent national … Read more

Redefining Refuge’s courageous battle against sex trafficking 

 Did you know that for many years, minor children were arrested for prostitution in the state of Florida despite being forced to engage in inappropriate and horrific behavior against their will?  Redefining Refuge Founder and Executive Director Natasha Nascimento was outraged when she learned this and was determined to make a difference. In 2010, she … Read more

How to watch out for the ‘circle of vultures’

By Taylor Ranker, II, chief executive officer of Questmont Virtual Family Office As a successful business owner you do, in fact, have a target on your back. As your wealth and visibility grow so does that target. If you are in this category with dozens, or even hundreds, of employees you are one of the … Read more

Is the end of the non-compete agreement? Think again.

By Michelle M. Gervais, partner at Blank Rome Politics aside, according to President Biden, the banishing of non-compete agreements is rooted in the argument that “…Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism; it’s exploitation.”[1]  In that vein, last month, the Federal Trade Commission imposed a new rule, banning virtually all non-compete agreements across the country. According to … Read more

Leadership and investment can achieve a bold vision for the Tampa Bay region

By Marlene Spalten, president and chief executive officer, Community Foundation Tampa Bay Picture this: A thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity. That is the Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s bold vision for our region, one we share with others who care about this area’s long-term growth and development. … Read more

Things to Do: Clearwater Marine Aquarium rolls out AquaSkate family roller-skating party

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is transforming the Aquarium into a neon paradise that recreates the ‘80s on Saturday, July 13. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., AquaSkate guests can enjoy live entertainment, signature food and drinks and access to the Capybara Chillout exhibit, at the Aquarium. Throughout the event, visitors can explore various marine life habitats … Read more

Tampa Museum of Art announces new chair of Centennial Capital Campaign

The Tampa Museum of Art announced Cornelia Corbett as chair of its Centennial Capital Campaign. She takes over following the passing of the campaign’s former chairman, Bank of Tampa founder Gerald “Jerry” Divers, in mid-May. Corbett has previously served as chair of the museum’s board of trustees and is the only trustee emerita and director … Read more