Jo-Lynn Brown, Author at Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Exclusive: Shilen Patel named community service leader of the year by Indo-US Chamber

Local Buzz February 16, 2022 |

Shilen Patel, chief executive officer of HealthAxis, in Tampa, will be honored with the Indo-US Chamber Community Service Leader award at this year’s Banyan Ball, on April 16, 2022, being

Synapse Summit prepares to take over Amalie Arena Thursday

Technology February 16, 2022 |

Thursday, February 17, might as well be known as Synapse Day in Tampa Bay. With more than 150 speakers lined up, Amalie Arena will be packed with more than 300

Meet the 53 leaders participating in Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ inaugural CEO Build

Education & Philanthropy February 16, 2022 |

More than 50 community leaders from organizations across the Tampa Bay Area will come together to build a home for a local family in Pinellas Park. Habitat for Humanity of

USF Muma College of Business names three faculty members as Kerkering Barberio Fellows

Local Buzz February 16, 2022 |

The University of South Florida Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy in the Muma College of Business has named three accounting faculty members in the school as Kerkering Barberio Fellows, an

►The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to formally designate USF as a “Preeminent State Research University,” which will bring the school $6.15 million in additional funding. The University of South Florida also appointed Michael Kelly the new vice president of athletics.

Gucci launches Valentine’s Day collection (PHOTOS)

The Good Life February 10, 2022 |

This Valentine’s Day, Gucci has collaborated with Los Angeles-based visual artist Ariana Papademetropoulos to create a limited-edition magazine called “A Love Story Presented by Gucci.” Displayed through a low-tech graphic

20 Questions with Ashley Heath Dietz

20 Question with... February 10, 2022 |

Ashley Heath Dietz previously served as senior director of community partnerships and operations for United Way Suncoast, where she led the integration of the community investment process, partnership strategies and

On the Scene: An Evening to Remember (PHOTOS)

Awards & Events February 10, 2022 |

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual “An Evening to Remember” gala. The event was held at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf

One Liners Hillsborough: Shumaker, Tampa International Airport and more

Hillsborough February 10, 2022 |

► Danny O’Malley, a Tampa businessman who also owns Volvo Cars Tampa, plans to open Florida’s first Polestar space, in Midtown Tampa, which will feature three fully-electric vehicles on display.

Joy Gendusa shares how PostcardMania has revitalized its niche industry

CEO Connect February 10, 2022 |

Joy Gendusa established her own business, run out of her home, in 1994 and launched PostcardMania in 1998. She is now the chief executive officer of that company. In 2021

Great Places and Spaces: Updated renderings of Altura Bayshore

Great Places and Spaces February 10, 2022 |

The developers of Altura Bayshore have relocated the in-person sales gallery to make way for equipment and foundation work for the 23-story building and have released updated renderings of the

Five takeaways from the St. Petersburg Area EDC’s Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

Economic impact February 10, 2022 |

The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp. celebrated five years of impact, at the Don Cesar, last week. Since the organization’s founding in 2016, it has announced nearly 2,000 jobs,

South Tampa Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 Board of Directors

Local Buzz February 10, 2022 |

The South Tampa Chamber announced its 2022 Board of Directors. The board will be led by Rebekah Nault, account manager and community relations representative for PBX-Change. She has been involved