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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect: Navigating the Hybrid Workforce, presented by PSCU, KUDUCOM, Source 1 Solutions and The Karla Dorsey Team at Compass. The event was held at the Tampa Bay Wave, in Tampa.The panel discussion was moderated by Robert Hessel, chief executive officer of Source 1 Solutions. This transcript has … Read more
► The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees created a 15-member presidential search selection committee that will work to find the institution’s second president following the announcement that Dr. Randy Avent will be stepping down from his role as president. ► Florida Presbyterian, a retirement community in Lakeland, has agreed to an affiliation with Westminster … Read more
► HEW Parlor & Chophouse, located at the Fenway Hotel, in Dunedin, has completed renovations to its main dining room and private spaces. (Pictured above) ► Pyper, a marketing agency, in St. Petersburg, named Angela Stork as creative director. ► Vogue Society Boutique, a women’s clothing boutique, plans to open at 212 2nd Street North, in … Read more
► The Point Distillery, in New Port Richey, has expanded its bottling lines and plans to add 20 to 25 new jobs to allow the company to take on more clients, obtain additional contracts and expand its reach throughout the country, and internationally. (Pictured above) ► Pasco County Animal Services received a $7,500 grant from … Read more
Steve Frey launched Oasis Corporate Housing during the financial collapse of 2008. By 2018, the company had $62 million in revenue and, by 2022, revenue jumped to $120 million. He is projecting to grow that number to $145 million, in 2023. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, interviewed … Read more
► Proforma, a Tampa-based printer and distributor of promotional products, along with partners at its leadership development event, assembled and packed 180 backpacks filled with school supplies worth more than $10,000. (Pictured above) ► Tampa General Hospital promoted Steve Harris to senior vice president of payor and government affairs. ► Katherine Frazier, a shareholder with … Read more
► The Saddlebrook Resort in Pasco County will undergo a major redevelopment that will bring a town center to the property along with townhouses, apartments, and retail, office and commercial space. (Rendering above) ► New Port Richey is planning improvements to the main entrance into the city, at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Main … Read more
► Tampa General Hospital opened a 26-bay Infusion Center in the TGH Cancer Institute’s Brandon location, at 10740 Palm River Road. (Pictured above) ► Stonehill has signed a new lease that will upgrade and expand its headquarters, in Tampa, at Bayport Plaza – 3000 Bayport Drive. ► Port Tampa Bay President and CEO Paul Anderson announced … Read more
By the age of 30, Amanda Tress wanted to be a millionaire. She checked that “to-do” off her list a few years prior. She met her retirement goals by 2018. She was only 32. In 2022, FASTer Way to Fat Loss, Tress’ Clearwater-based company, had revenue of $47.5 million. In 2023, it’s estimated to break … Read more
► 4 Rivers Smokehouse opened its 15th restaurant at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing, a retail and dining destination located at 4729 S. Florida Ave., in Lakeland. (Pictured above) ► Vegetation Cafe and Kitchen, a vegan restaurant, opened at 1437 E. Gary Road, Lakeland. ► The Lakeside Village shopping center, in Lakeland, has sold … Read more
