Jo-Lynn Brown 
PSCU and Co-op Solutions, two leading credit union service organizations and financial technology service providers, have closed a deal to combine operations. As of January, PSCU and Co-op began operating as one company, which is based in St. Petersburg and led by Charles E. “Chuck” Fagan, who was previously president and chief executive officer of … Read more
Paradise Ventures, a St. Petersburg-based commercial real estate firm, has announced plans for improvements to the Keene Plaza Shopping Center, in Largo. The development plans include the demolition of approximately 35,500 square feet of existing retail space, at the northeast leg of the center, to make room for two new retailers. Sprouts Farmers Market and … Read more
Tampa Bay Sun FC has announced a new partnership with sports marketing and sponsorship platform Parity. The partnership will enable the company to share their suite of services with the Tampa Bay Sun’s athletes, making Parity the official development partner of Tampa Bay Sun FC. As part of the partnership, Parity will host tailored informational … Read more
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an early-stage tech incubator and accelerator, in St. Petersburg, will host a showcase event featuring the founders that participated in its most recent accelerator program, which was focused on startups building artificial intelligence and machine learning-focused products. This will be the first formal event hosted by TBIC at their new … Read more
Children’s Dream Fund will honor Onicx at this year’s annual Dreamaker luncheon, held at Armature Works, in Tampa, on February 28. Onicx is a valued partner of the Children’s Dream Fund and has donated more than 15 bedroom makeovers, outdoor playgrounds and sensory installations for dream children. Since the organization’s inception, the St. Petersburg-based nonprofit … Read more
Trepp Developments has signed a partner to offer virtual concierge services for SOTA Residents & Hotel, in Sarasota. LIVunLtd, a global luxury brand specializing in all facets of service, has been contracted as the residential virtual concierge for the property. With a focus on service for the 35 residents living above the boutique HOTEL SOTA, … Read more
Graphite Real Estate acquired Holiday Centre, a 67,035 square foot neighborhood retail center, located at 4637 – 4701 Sunray Drive, in Holiday, for $9.9 million. The Publix-anchored shopping center was 98% leased at the time of sale and has retail tenants including a Planet Fitness, Bright Now Dental and Publix Liquors. Ari Ravi, of RIPCO … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth had its January CEO Connect featuring David Habib, chief executive officer and founder of Yo Mama’s Foods, at the Motor Enclave, in Tampa. Sponsors included Keyrenter, Shelbt Construction and Shumaker.
The Tampa Bay Chamber received $134,000 from JPMorgan Chase to support its Minority Business Accelerator which was created to support local Black and Hispanic-owned businesses and organizations. The Chamber’s MBA curriculum is a two-year program that includes workshops, mentoring and group activities designed to create jobs and build the business owner’s wealth. Businesses in the … Read more
Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Conner as chief financial officer. Conner has more than 10 years of experience and has worked with accounting firms such as PwC and KPMG. Other appointments include Ben Miele, as director of accounting, Lori Nelson, as a paralegal, … Read more
