Jo-Lynn Brown

Advantive acquires Australia-based company to expand e-commerce offerings

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Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its business-to-business e-commerce capabilities. Commerce Vision, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has provided B2B commerce services since 2001, serving industries including automotive, food service, medical and more. … Read more

Sprouts Farmers Market opens Largo store this week

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Sprouts Farmers Market is preparing to open a new store, at 2156 E. Bay Drive, Largo, this week. Doors are opening to customers at 7 a.m. on March 21. A weekend of activities will mark the store’s opening, running from Friday through Sunday, March 23. The store will feature a tasting bar with seasonal produce, … Read more

One Liners Polk: Legoland, HCA Florida and more

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Legoland-florida

⊲ LEGOLAND Florida Resort is gearing up for 2025 with exciting updates including the reopening of its renovated Water Park, in February, featuring refreshed attractions like the Joker Soaker and Twin Chasers, alongside new experiences like the SEA LIFE Florida aquarium debuting in spring, revamped LEGO-themed hotel rooms, seasonal events, and ongoing family fun with … Read more

Chris Moyer begins chair term of CEO Council of Tampa Bay amid career milestone 

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Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has officially begun his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. With a track record of fostering innovation and driving growth, Moyer is now applying his leadership to the region’s exclusive network of CEOs, entrepreneurs and executive leaders. “I … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Tampa Metro YMCA, Seminole Hard Rock and more

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MidTown-East

⊲ Energy Insurance Mutual Limited, a leading provider of insurance and risk financing services for the energy sector, is relocating to a 16,224-square-foot office, in the 18-story Midtown East tower, at Midtown Tampa. (Pictured above) ⊲Lithium Battery Company is opening a 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, at 5201 S. Westshore Blvd., in South Tampa, bringing 50 high-tech jobs, … Read more

NewPoint Real Estate Capital provides $50 million loan for Plant City apartment community

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NewPoint Real Estate Capital has issued a $50 million bridge loan to Hillpointe to refinance Pointe Grand Plant City, a recently completed multifamily community in the Tampa Bay area. The two-year, floating-rate, interest-only loan was originated by Trevor Ritter, managing director at NewPoint. Pointe Grand Plant City features 300 two-bedroom units, across 10 three-story apartment … Read more