Aviation Authority Board votes on new TPA CEO
The board made the announcement in a board meeting Tuesday.
Month: November 2024
The unsung ripple effect of back-to-back hurricane disasters in the SBA world
By Brooke Mirenda, CEO of SEDCO As a Small Business Administration lender, I received notice on Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m., that the SBA has already exhausted its disaster funding for small businesses. This occurred just six days after Hurricane Milton devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast. To be clear, this isn’t the fault of the SBA. … Read more
It’s official: Historic merger creates one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs in the U.S.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have officially joined forces, forming one of the largest nonprofit after-school providers in Florida and marking one of the biggest Boys & Girls Clubs mergers in the country. This strategic partnership aims to serve more youth across the Tampa Bay … Read more
Mental health in the wake of Tampa Bay’s double hurricane hit
By Carrie Zeisse, chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Tampa Bay residents are no strangers to hurricane season, despite the area being spared a significant, direct, hit for over a century. This past October, however, a devastating one-two punch hit the region. Hurricane Helene’s storm surge was followed by Milton’s high winds and torrential … Read more
Letter from the Publisher: Still shining
Before a hurricane hits, it’s the most beautiful weather seen, in some time. “The calm before the storm,” as they say. After Hurricane Helene, there was so much destruction. Never did I think I’d live to see the day where it was as widespread as it was on Sept. 27, 2024. And then it happened … Read more
Scenes from CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera, founder and CEO of Cadmus Dental Labs, in Tampa. The event was held at the University Club, in Tampa. The event was sponsored by Hyde Park Capital, Northern Trust, Shumaker and The William Stanley Group. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video … Read more
Visit Tampa Bay appoints new chair
Evette Torres, of Schulte Hospitality Group, has been named the new chair of Visit Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors, succeeding Ray Mathews of State Farm. Torres, appointed during Visit Tampa Bay’s annual meeting at The Motor Enclave, takes the helm after Hillsborough County saw two consecutive years of over $1 billion in tourism development tax … Read more
Gonzmart family donates $1 million for USF On-Campus Stadium
The University of South Florida has announced another major donation. The Gonzmart Family Foundation has gifted the school $1 million to support its new on-campus stadium. The Gonzmart Family Foundation, led by Richard Gonzmart, Casey Gonzmart Sr., Andrea Gonzmart Williams and Casey Gonzmart Jr., represents fourth- and fifth-generation owners of the Columbia Restaurant Group. Richard … Read more
Presidential Election and Long-term Investing
By Taylor K. Ranker II, CEO & Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office One of the most harmful, yet pervasive, myths investors face is the belief that the outcome of the next presidential election is critically important to the stock market. Every presidential election leads many investors to make short-term decisions, based on the overwhelming … Read more
Fifth Third Bank and CRF launch $7.85M Small Business Catalyst Fund
Fifth Third Bank, in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, has introduced the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85 million initiative designed to fund small businesses, across Fifth Third’s 11-state region. The fund will connect small business owners with capital options through Community Development Financial Institutions and includes grants, microloans and small business loans, ranging … Read more