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
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2024 Philanthropists of the Year at the CI Group, in Tampa. Individuals, companies and foundations will be honored for their philanthropic work at the Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 13, at Armature Works, in Tampa. During this year’s event, … Read more
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual “Level Up” meeting, on Nov. 5, unveiling its 2025 leadership, honoring local business achievements and sharing its latest economic milestones. The EDC appointed Ron Christaldi, of Shumaker, as the new chair, alongside vice chair Archie Collins, of TECO, Secretary/Treasurer Thomas Benford, of … Read more
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A 330-unit apartment complex is set to break ground, along the Hillsborough River, bringing new residential options to the Temple Terrace area of Tampa. Impact Development Partners has acquired a 32-acre site, at 6502 E. Sligh Avenue, and plans to develop the property, known as River Hills, with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, across 11 … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a health care testing and certification company in Pinellas Park, has expanded its footprint by acquiring Major Medical Hospital Services, a medical gas service provider based in West Berlin, New Jersey. Major Medical is recognized as the largest medical gas service and equipment provider in the Northeastern United States, catering to health … Read more
Ruth Eckerd Hall has partnered with the Homeless Empowerment Program to launch a holiday food drive supporting homeless individuals, and families, in Pinellas County. From now through December 31, attendees of Ruth Eckerd Hall, and the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, can bring non-perishable food items to donation bins located in the theater lobbies. … Read more
Better Together, a nonprofit focused on supporting families and children, has appointed Jess Tharpe as its new chief operating officer. Tharpe joins Better Together after serving as assistant secretary for the Florida Office of Community Services, part of the Department of Children and Families. At DCF, Tharpe led initiatives including the launch of Family Navigation, … Read more
Wine enthusiasts in Tampa are in for a rare treat as Mise en Place hosts an exclusive, Honig Wine Dinner on Nov. 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This special event will feature the acclaimed wine portfolio of Michael Honig, offering attendees a curated selection of Honig’s most celebrated wines. Guests can expect a … Read more
Save the Kids Foundation has partnered with the University of South Florida to launch a new research lab aimed at treating Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors, a rare, and aggressive, pediatric brain cancer with survival rates as low as 10-30%. This collaboration, marked by the opening of a dedicated lab at USF, aims to advance research … Read more
