Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Laura Sherman, Lowry Baldwin and Elizabeth Krystyn, founders of BKS Partners, at The Baldwin Group, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event included BankUnited, CLA, Kimmich Smith Architecure and Nperspective.
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Robert “Bob” Stahl founded Stahl & Associates, in 1983. Fast forward to 2023, the company became part of Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance firms. At the time of the partnership, Stahl & Associates was the largest privately held insurance agency in Florida. But numbers only tell part of the story. What really
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As Morgan Auto Group looks toward the future, father and son remain in lockstep about what comes next. Brett is firmly at the helm as chief executive officer, pushing forward with modern technology, expanded markets and bold acquisitions. Larry remains fully active in the business as a trusted chairman and mentor, offering perspective and strategic
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Robert “Bob” Stahl, of Stahl & Associates, in Clearwater. Sponsors of the evening included Raymond James, Susan Terry Foundation and Spartan Contracting Co. The event was hosted by CAN Community Health. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso
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In 2022, after 20 years of chairing groups, Cindy Hesterman was named chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. She was the only woman among 13 candidates and is the first woman to hold the top spot in the organization’s history. Through her professional achievements, her identity isn’t rooted in titles or accolades. Her truest compass has
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Brett and Larry Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group, in Tampa. Sponsors of the evening included BankUnited, Home Safety Solutions, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, nPerspective and Source 1 Solutions. The event was hosted by Porsche Tampa. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video
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Shirl Penney’s story is the kind of American Dream narrative that feels almost too remarkable to be real. Raised in a tiny fishing village by his step-grandfather, Penney’s childhood was defined by struggle. But through his grandfather’s sacrifice, his relentless drive and a belief in the power of education, he built himself into one of
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman, chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. M.E. Wilson, Hyde Park Capital, Holland & Knight and Kuducom sponsored the event. Five Labs, in Tampa, hosted the event. Photos by Heike Sabo | Video by Empowering Creative
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Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Chon Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as the city he calls home. From technology to hospitality, his ventures reflect a rare combination of innovation and heart. His story is one of curiosity, grit and an unrelenting drive to turn challenges into opportunities. All told,
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