Nikky Flores, Florida region manager for middle market banking at JPMorgan Chase, has been named the new chair of the Tampa Bay Partnership. Flores succeeds Brian Auld, president of the Tampa Bay Rays, following his two-year term. Flores, who has served on the Partnership’s board for three years, has more than 20 years of financial … Read more
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one local business is determined to provide more than just a place to work—it aims to offer a sanctuary. The Spiral Staircase, located in downtown Tampa and founded by Christina McCue Hoek, is a community-focused space designed to empower women at all stages of life. After the … Read more
University of South Florida Athletics has appointed associate head coach Ben Fletcher as interim head coach, for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, following the passing of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Fletcher, promoted to associate head coach in June, has been with USF since 2023 and was pivotal in leading the Bulls to a 25-8 record, … Read more
Pelican Golf Club and The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, are uniting to launch a “Florida Strong” t-shirt and sweatshirt campaign benefiting the Florida Disaster Fund. The campaign aims to support Floridians affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, directing proceeds to the Volunteer Florida Foundation’s disaster relief efforts. Starting today, fans can purchase “Florida … Read more
Parc Center for Disabilities, in St. Petersburg, has named Marion White as chief operations officer and Pam Peters as assistant vice president of human resources. White, who has been with Parc for more than three years, will focus on communication, operational excellence and resource management, to enhance the organization’s programs and services. Peters brings 25 … Read more
La Unión Residence and Social Hall, a multifamily redevelopment, will officially open on Nov. 2, in Ybor City’s 50-acre Gasworx District. The new complex, inspired by the historic social hall that once stood in its place, aims to set a new standard for urban living in one of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Other plans for … Read more
Definition Health, a UK-based health technology startup and participant in the Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech Accelerator, has raised $7.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its predictive AI platform in the United States, with Tampa Bay as a primary entry point, the company announced. Definition Health’s platform aims to improve surgical efficiency, reduce complications and … Read more
In response to the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Achieva Credit Union has rolled out two relief programs to assist affected employees and educators. The first initiative is a Hurricane Relief Fund for Achieva employees who experienced significant losses. Donations are being accepted from employees and members, with the Achieva Foundation matching contributions … Read more
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union has launched a disaster relief program for members impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, focusing on support for Florida-based members, including those served by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg. The program includes two loan options: Emergency Relief Loan: Members can borrow up to $1,500 at a 3.99% … Read more
Karen Holbrook, regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, will retire at the end of the year, concluding a six-year tenure. Appointed in 2018, Holbrook led the Sarasota-Manatee campus through several major changes including its transformation into a residential campus, with this fall’s opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall. … Read more
