FloridaCommerce launches $15 million Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses affected by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, FloridaCommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available to help impacted businesses recover. Small businesses in Florida

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UPDATES from FEMA: Federal, state and local efforts focus on disaster response in Florida

As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, federal, state and local agencies are coordinating recovery efforts alongside nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Florida, along with several other Southeastern states,

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Kelly Boyd-Rivera started a dental lab in Tampa with a goal of global expansion

How did the St Pauli girl become a chief executive officer for a dental prosthetics company?  Now that we have your attention, the real question is, how did a young

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Amerant Bancorp completes $165 million stock offering

Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) announced the closing of its public offering of 8.68 million shares of its Class A common stock at $19 per share, raising approximately $165 million in

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Call for Donations: 11 Tampa police officers displaced by Hurricane Helene

The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is seeking community support after 11 Tampa police officers, and their families, were displaced by Hurricane Helene. PBA President Brandon Barclay reported that the officers’

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Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Rob Elder (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its September CEO Connect with Rob Elder, president of Elder Automotive Group. BankUnited and Nperspetive were presenting sponsors for the event. The event was hosted

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PNC Bank named official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning

PNC Bank has been named the official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a multi-year partnership that is PNC’s largest sponsorship in Tampa Bay, since entering the market

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Holding company for Toorak and Merchants Mortgage appoints chief operating officer

Roemanu has named Charles “Mac” Macintosh its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. Roemanu is the parent company of Toorak Capital Partners, a capital provider for the residential real estate

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Thorn Collection Hosts 11th Annual Lemonade Stand for Pediatric Cancer Research

UPDATE: In light of all the Tampa area is dealing with, post-hurricane, the Martha Thorn team is postponing its 11th Annual Lemonade Stand fundraiser to Oct. 29. The Thorn Collection of

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Tampa Bay banks shine in national reputation rankings

Two Tampa Bay area banks have been recognized in the latest American Banker rankings for their exceptional customer service and reputation. Regions Bank secured the 12th spot, while Truist Bank

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3D Cloud secures $20 million investment from Bellini Capital

3D Cloud, formerly known as Marxent, has secured a $20 million growth capital investment led by Arnie Bellini, of Bellini Capital. Bellini, a Tampa Bay tech entrepreneur and board member

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Helene Updates: Mandatory Evacuation Orders Begin in Tampa Bay

This story is being updated as new alerts are sent to the TBBW newsroom. Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation of all in ZONE A, effective immediately, including high-rise

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