Month: July 2025

Tampa’s Illuminate Group partners with Compass Group to launch new cold chain platform

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The Illuminate Group, a Tampa-based provider of cold chain design and management solutions, has partnered with Compass Group Equity Partners to launch a new cold chain platform aimed at accelerating growth and innovation in the sector. The strategic partnership, facilitated by Kensington Park Capital as exclusive investment banker, is expected to significantly expand Illuminate’s research … Read more

Why Are More Medical Professionals Ditching the Typical IRA Strategy?

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Medical Professionals Ditching the Typical IRA Strategy

For years, medical professionals have followed the “safe” financial advice—build a practice, serve patients, and diligently contribute to a retirement account. But lately, many are becoming frustrated as their portfolios limp along in today’s market. Even though they’ve been doing everything traditional financial experts said they needed to do, their portfolios still aren’t growing as … Read more

How a modernized health plan is lowering total cost of care and improving employee experience

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Like any good startup, the copay-only Surest health plan came from a group of innovators discontent with the status quo.  These veteran insurance innovators asked themselves, what if health insurance could work like other helpful consumer services? What if provider options and clear costs were available before members sought care, so people could shop for … Read more

Why builders should prioritize audio, visual and smart technology from the ground up

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In today’s fast-evolving construction landscape, integrating technology is no longer an afterthought—it’s a crucial component of modern living and business operations. Whether designing a luxury home, a multi-unit development or a cutting-edge commercial space, builders who incorporate audio, visual and smart technology from the beginning of a project create significant value for property owners, tenants … Read more

Crisis Leadership: The Hidden Catalyst for Growth

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It may seem counterintuitive, but crisis is not the enemy of progress—it’s often the spark that ignites it. In a world defined by relentless competition, digital disruption and evolving expectations, crisis leadership isn’t just inevitable—it’s the difference between good companies and great ones. The real question leaders must ask isn’t if a crisis will strike, … Read more

Saving the Soul of Our Society: The Critical Need for the Humanities

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The humanities are not luxuries for quiet contemplation. They are the lifeblood of civil society. They teach us to listen, to question, to empathize, to lead with principle. They give our data meaning, our city’s identity, and our people dignity. Let me be direct: this is not merely about funding literature, history, philosophy, or the … Read more

AVID / McAdams expands Tampa office

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AVID / McAdams, a national planning, design and engineering firm, is growing its Tampa footprint. The company has expanded to a 17,000-square-foot space at The Bridge on Eisenhower Boulevard and plans to add 15 new positions by the end of the year, including roles in design, engineering, project management and surveying. The firm currently employs … Read more

Marcus Greene named Vice Chair of Copperhead Charities, supporting the Valspar Championship

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Veteran Tampa Bay banking executive Marcus Greene has been named vice chair of Copperhead Charities, the nonprofit behind the Valspar Championship PGA TOUR event. Greene, regional president of Renasant Bank, brings more than four decades of experience in the local financial sector and over 10 years of involvement with the Valspar Championship, including service on … Read more