Jo-Lynn Brown

20 Questions with Jamie Harden

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Jamie Harden is president and chief executive officer of Creative Sign Designs. CDS employs more than 130 people throughout the state of Florida, with the majority based at its Tampa headquarters. CDS provides consultation, design, project management, fabrication and installation services for a full range of interior, exterior and digital signage products. Harden and his … Read more

Energy companies in Tampa Bay are investing in clean and efficient energy initiatives

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When I bring up “energy” your first thought might be “coffee,” because you’re tired and feel you need an energy boost. 

It also might be something negative about a recent bill. But the infrastructure of “power” is a lot larger than the lights in your home or what keeps your smartphone charged. 

To understand the topic better, I reached out to the two energy providers, in the Tampa Bay area, to find out what is top of mind in their industry and what issues are facing our region as we move into the new year. 

Here’s Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s next installment of “Infrastructure 101” — Energy. 

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Tampa Bay business leaders weigh in on what to expect in 2024

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What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.”  That answer isn’t going to help you, I’m aware.  What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their … Read more

Morean Arts Center to feature work from students, faculty and alumni from Pinellas County high school arts program

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The Morean Arts Center is partnering with the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School to debut Four Decades: PCCA Faculty + Alumni Exhibition, on January 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Through March 28, the Morean will host exhibitions featuring PCCA alumni, faculty and current students. These works will highlight … Read more

TGH Cancer Institute receives a $2 million gift to establish Sarcoma Center at Tampa General Hospital

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Tampa General Hospital received a $2 million gift to establish the TGH Cancer Institute Sarcoma Center. The new center will be committed to the diagnosis, treatment and research of sarcoma, a cancer of the bone and connective tissue. The donation was made by the late Pathmanath “Phil” Desilva, who was a businessman and chief executive … Read more

BayFirst Financial Corp. announces official changes in its C-suite

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The board of directors of BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN), the parent company of BayFirst National Bank, has named a new chief executive officer and a new president and chief operating officer. Thomas Zernick was named chief executive officer and Robin Oliver was named president and chief operating officer, effective January 1. Zernick was made … Read more

Epicurean Hotel completes $21 million expansion (PHOTOS)

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The Epicurean Hotel, in Tampa, has completed a $21 million expansion. Located directly across Howard Avenue from Epicurean’s 137-room main hotel, the expansion, a four-story structure, adds 51 new guest rooms and suites, a private lobby, a meeting space and a rooftop terrace. The addition also adds two floors of parking with an additional 91 … Read more