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By Michael Mastry, Owner & Principal Designer In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, the journey to recovery and rebuilding can feel overwhelming. As communities face the challenge of restoring their homes and businesses, the need for resilient and sustainable building practices has never been more crucial. At Haven Design, we believe that rebuilding is … Read more
– Contributed Content, Northern Trust Corp. Sharing wealth too freely with your children or attaching “hard and fast” rules to accessing your wealth, may have an unintended negative impact on their motivation to work hard and forge their own paths in life. Implementing a comprehensive wealth plan, with constructive guidance for how beneficiaries can put … Read more
By Loran Jarrett, DBA, and Debbie Lundberg, MBA Educators, Entrepreneurs and Hurricane Helene/Milton Home Loss Victims You hear about it on the news or through a friend of a friend and yet, those stories about traumatic situations, and their impact on people are real, and the people involved are, in fact, genuinely traumatized. Those who … Read more
By Garrett Gilkey, founder and owner, Gilk Design Build In Florida, where the threat of hurricanes and extreme weather is ever-present, resilient design offers decision-makers confidence in real estate investments. By going beyond basic safety features, resilient construction addresses the unique challenges posed by the local climate, ensuring that properties can withstand even the most … Read more
For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.
By Tamara Galla, President & CEO of PDI Connection Founded with a vision to transform the recruitment landscape, we are a dedicated team of recruiting professionals who understand the core of what it takes to find your next great employee. Partnering with you to help you successfully build your company with amazing employees and the … Read more
By Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy First and foremost, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left a profound mark on our beloved Tampa Bay area. My home and business, like many of yours, have experienced severe flooding, bringing the reality of … Read more
By Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Remember the “circle of vultures” from the last article? Well now, let’s discuss their modus operandi. Try to envision a tiger, or possibly a leopard, quietly crouching and preparing to “pounce on” and devour its prey. Do you really think it is possible they have the prey’s … Read more
By Brooke Mirenda, CEO of SEDCO As a Small Business Administration lender, I received notice on Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m., that the SBA has already exhausted its disaster funding for small businesses. This occurred just six days after Hurricane Milton devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast. To be clear, this isn’t the fault of the SBA. … Read more
By Carrie Zeisse, chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Tampa Bay residents are no strangers to hurricane season, despite the area being spared a significant, direct, hit for over a century. This past October, however, a devastating one-two punch hit the region. Hurricane Helene’s storm surge was followed by Milton’s high winds and torrential … Read more
