Dear Jim, How many follow-ups are too many follow-ups, too many? I’m under pressure to get answers from prospects before moving on, but sometimes I can feel the irritation in the responses I get. I want to follow through without making a bad impression. When do you know to stop trying? Sincerely, Am I too … Read more
Keith Leclerc is still, officially, chief executive officer, and president, of International Diamond Center, but the succession plan is in full motion. The next generation of leadership at IDC includes one Leclerc and two Leclercs “by marriage.” Together, Brian Leclerc, Brian Stamey and Chad Masters are being groomed for a future of diamonds and gold. … Read more
New Life Village, a nonprofit that provides a residential community for families impacted by foster care or trauma, held its annual fundraising gala, Escaping Away to Margaritaville, at T Pepin Hospitality Center, in Tampa.
The Suncoast Hospice Foundation held its 22nd annual gala, at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg. The foundation raised more than $346,000 at this year’s sold-out event, surpassing previous records of fundraising.
The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida honored six Tampa Bay area women at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. The Women of Distinction, for 2024, included a Woman of Promise, Diane Walker, and a Hall of Fame Inductee, Renée Vaughn. Each of the honorees spoke at the luncheon. It’s the only GSWCF fundraiser all … Read more
Although a tiki bar typically wouldn’t be included in a story on fine dining, the legendary Don the Beachcomber defies categorization. This isn’t your average kitschy cocktail haven. It’s a cultural icon that pioneered the tiki movement in America. Few names carry the mystique as Donn Beach, the godfather of “Tiki Culture.” In 1934, Donn … Read more
Newly graduated, searching for her first job out of university, Elodie Dorso only knew she wanted to work in the medical industry. Although becoming a nurse or physician was “not in her genes,” Dorso’s early life experiences profoundly impacted the way she saw the world, guiding her toward the non-profit health care space. Now the … Read more
Come August, an important partnership between Pinellas County and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg expands a healthy world of possibilities for Tampa Bay area middle school students. With the opening last December, of the sprawling, 19-acre Speer YMCA, everything is in place to welcome the first class of the new Mangrove Bay Middle School, … Read more
By John Couris, president and chief executive officer of Tampa General Hospital In just five years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has expanded its footprint from 17 to more than 150 locations here in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida. Today, TGH President and CEO, John Couris is continuing to elevate the work of one … Read more
Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud and security specialist, will open its new Network Operations Center, in Tampa. The facility, staffed by Systal’s engineers, is situated in Tampa’s Westshore District and serves as Systal’s North American hub for managing, monitoring and optimizing network performance for its business. This launch makes Systal one of … Read more
