By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP On about two Sunday mornings each month, Larry Ingram, partner-in-charge at Tampa-area Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, can be found on stage rocking an electric guitar. He’s likely flanked by two other men: the bass player, a former legal partner of Ingram’s, and the drummer, an individual with
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By Elizabeth Shauger, CPA & Director with Mauldin & Jenkins Are you purchasing property from a foreign seller? If so, you need to understand the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and how this legislation impacts your transaction. Individuals and entities from all over the world invest in United States (U.S.) real estate
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By Rebekah Nault, Director of Global Business Development In an era where globalization might suggest that “bigger is always better,” successful global enterprises recognize the crucial value of local clientele. Establishing strong local partnerships in Tampa Bay is not just beneficial; it is necessary for sustainable growth and innovation. Demonstrating a standard of attention, understanding
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By John Silvia, CEO and Founder, Dynamic Economic Strategy Five fundamentals provide a basis for good executive and investment decision-making; Expectations for economic growth, inflation, interest rates, the dollar and corporate profits are the basis. Currently, the United States economy is experiencing trend-plus economic growth alongside persistent, above the Federal Reserve’s, two percent target on
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By Ginny Veit, Tax principal, CLA The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit was originally designed to be applied against income taxes. Under subsequent tax legislation, qualifying companies were permitted to make an annual election to apply up to $250,000 of their R&D credit against the employer portion of Social Security tax. The Inflation
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By Justin Treece, partner with M.E. Wilson In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise, the need for innovative approaches to employee benefits is paramount. One such approach that continues to gain traction amongst employers is self-funding health plans. While the concept may seem overwhelming at first, and traditionally viewed only for the largest
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By Joy Gendusa, chief executive officer and founder of PostcardMania The digital revolution reshaped our lives. From instant communication to a universe of information at our fingertips, technology has become unavoidable. And with the good, you must take the bad: Nearly half of Americans cite too much screen time as a major culprit of constant
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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
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Editorial by Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Virtual Family Office A Vine Affair is a locally based, Champagne and caviar concierge owned by Champagne educator and caviar sommelier Gina Lyons. A Vine Affair brings the world of Champagne, fine wine and dining to collectors, and enthusiasts, through private tastings, and dinners, in their
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It is a new chapter in children’s health care — regionally and beyond — from a couple whose name is synonymous with transformative giving. Welcome to the new Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) — the embodiment of a long-held vision shared by area philanthropists Pam and Les Muma. A new and transformational
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By Sean Butler, CareerSource Tampa Bay Board Chair 2022-2023 We are pleased to present the annual report for CareerSource Tampa Bay, highlighting our achievements, challenges and strategic initiatives of our last fiscal year. Our success is attributed to the collaborative efforts of our board, elected officials, staff, leadership team and partners. Together we have not
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By Gilbert Broco, president, CI Group In the evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and talent is sought after, fostering a strong company culture has become a critical component for success. While the concept of company culture encompasses a multitude of factors, one often overlooked but immensely impactful aspect is workplace design. The
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