South Tampa Chamber announces 2024 Business of the Year finalists

The South Tampa Chamber has announced the finalists for its 2024 Business of the Year Awards.

The Business of the Year Awards recognizes and honors our members who have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development and integrity in operation as a business, as well as a commitment to the community.

A total of 24 businesses, organizations and community leaders were selected by a panel of judges, from a pool of more than 70 applicants.

Emerging

7th Sky

Pure Health & Hormone Center

Planet Smoothie

Small

Elevate Inc

Katpro Technologies

Cogent Bank

Medium

HEALTH + GLOW primary care | med spa | iv lounge

Life Guard Imaging

Integrated Security Consultants

Large

Next Level Brands

Lowes Commercial Painting

Urban E Recycling

Nonprofit

Blue Star Families

Dress for Success Tampa Bay

Children’s Cancer Center

Bikes For Christ

Rehabilitation of the Heart Inc

Minority Owned

HEALTH + GLOW primary care | med spa | iv lounge

Katpro Technologies

Integrated Security Consultants

Innovation

Urban E Recycling

Katpro Technologies

Socially Funded

Community Impact

ABC Events

Urban E Recycling

Katpro Technologies

Young Professionals    

Ryann Halo, Salon Halo

Isabella Rosal, 7th Sky

Madeline Coleman, American Cancer Society

Business Leader               

John Couris, Florida Health Sciences Center/Tampa General Hospital

Yvonne Fry, Workforce Development Partners Corporation/Future Career Academy/Best Florida Jobs

Greg Slater, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA)

Old Republic Title will also be recognized, with the COMPASS Award, in recognition for their leadership in the areas of community, outreach, mentorship, partnership, advocacy, support and stewardship.

Finalists in 10 categories will be celebrated on June 12 at a formal event, to be hosted at the Westshore Grand hotel.

Tickets and sponsorship information can be found here.

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