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Next Net Media, a global holding company with a variety of internet businesses, including The HOTH, FreeUp and Copymatic, has named Marc Pickren as president. In this role, Pickren will enhance the company’s growth and monetize its position as a leader in search engine optimization, digital marketing technology and generative artificial intelligence for businesses small … Read more
Vistra Communications has named Chris Zarreke as its new chief financial officer. A Florida Certified Public Accountant, and a double Florida State University alumnus, Zarreke steps into the position previously held by Zoe Gustafson, who recently retired after seven years with Vistra. He began his career as an auditor and consultant with PwC, also known … Read more
Rolex Updates Cosmograph Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, which has been updated across the entire range. The singular design of the case, and face, has characterized the chronograph since its launch and has now been revisited with subtle refinements to a number of details. The dial receives new graphic balance and … Read more
The Spring of Tampa Bay held its annual Handbags and Happy Hour fundraising event at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, in Tampa.
Beth Cahill is president and chief executive officer at Windsor Capital, which has offices located in Los Angeles, Tampa and London. After attending the University of Florida, Cahill began her career with Chemical Bank, in New York, transitioning from traditional listed securities portfolio management to institutional private company investment banking, with Alliance Capital. Before joining … Read more
Three major Tampa Bay players in construction, development and design have, together, acquired a building in Ybor City. The building, located at 2000 E. 11th Ave., Ybor City, is 37,385 square feet and was built in 1894. The property was purchased for $9.25 million, according to public records. “We’re big believers in Ybor. Its rich … Read more
Patrick Downes has been named the new president of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview. Most recently, Downes was the chief executive officer at East Cooper Medical Center, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is a native of Palm Harbor. “We welcome Patrick back to his home state,” said Kimberly Guy, BayCare co-chief operating officer, in … Read more
Phil Dingle, chairman of the board of directors for Tampa General Hospital, was recognized on Modern Healthcare’s “Excellence in Governance” 2023 list. Dingle is one of 12 leaders of hospitals, from across the nation, recognized by the publication this year and was honored for his outstanding leadership, and commitment, in advancing Tampa General’s innovation, growth, … Read more
The University of South Florida, in partnership with Skanska, has announced the 2023 class of its mentoring program. The program, launched in 2021, was created to support the Tampa Bay region’s diverse-owned small businesses in the construction industry. Since its inception, more than 20 local minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses have completed the mentoring program, … Read more
Steve Frey has had a ‘meh’ opinion of the corporate world from an early age. He watched his father, after many years with an employer, experience a layoff and it stuck with him. This inspired him to want to be an entrepreneur and not rely on corporate America to take care of him and his … Read more
