Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
Contributed Content What if one of the most meaningful charitable gifts you could make isn’t cash? It might be a business you spent decades building. A piece of property that’s been in your family for generations. An investment that has grown substantially over time. Sometimes, the assets that carry the most financial value also carry the most … Read more
Anyone tracking M&A news in 2026 could be forgiven for thinking the deal market has fully recovered. The headline numbers certainly look that way: year-to-date announced value has nearly doubled the 2025 pace, strategic buyers are pursuing transformational acquisitions and multibillion-dollar deals are showing up with increasing frequency. Transactions of $5 billion or more are … Read more
Not long ago, banks differentiated themselves by the products they offered. Today, most consumers can access virtually the same financial tools from almost anywhere. Mobile banking, online account opening, digital payments, and instant money transfers have made banking more convenient than ever. As technology continues to reshape the industry, customers are becoming less focused on … Read more
Ask ten business owners what their company is worth, and you’ll get ten different numbers — most of them wrong. Some anchor to what they’ve poured in emotionally. Others guess at a multiple a friend mentioned. Neither holds up once a serious buyer starts asking questions. The Cost of Getting It Wrong Every business has … Read more
Private credit has become an increasingly important part of the capital landscape, particularly for founder-led and middle-market companies navigating growth, acquisitions, and more complex financing needs. While traditional banks remain essential to the financial system, many businesses are finding that conventional lending does not always align with the timing, structure, or flexibility required to pursue … Read more
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, employers, educators, community partners, and workforce leaders gathered for “Apprenticeship Works,” a collaborative summit presented by CareerSource Suncoast, CareerSource Tampa Bay, CareerSource Pasco Hernando, and CareerSource Polk, whose regions collectively serve workforce development across seven counties. This event was one of more than 28,000 nationwide events held during National Apprenticeship … Read more
Winning a deal is only the start. The real risks emerge when diligence never reaches the contract.
Tampa General Hospital became the first medical center to offer new robot-assisted lymphatic microsurgery in January 2025. Oncology patients with, or at risk for, lymphedema benefit from the technology, which can suture tiny vessels and nerves as small as 0.2 mm in diameter — as thin as a human hair. “This Symani robotic microsurgical technology … Read more
Robotic microsurgery expands earlier, more precise treatment for patients with lymphedema.
Why deals fail, what buyers want and how to prepare your business for a successful sale.