Jo-Lynn Brown 
Every year, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth gathers for an afternoon and plans what they think the next year of issues will look like. From who will be on the cover, to special sections. The meeting takes hours, and we walk away with a plan. A plan that never goes as planned. … Read more
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have officially joined forces, forming one of the largest nonprofit after-school providers in Florida and marking one of the biggest Boys & Girls Clubs mergers in the country. This strategic partnership aims to serve more youth across the Tampa Bay … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera, founder and CEO of Cadmus Dental Labs, in Tampa. The event was held at the University Club, in Tampa. The event was sponsored by Hyde Park Capital, Northern Trust, Shumaker and The William Stanley Group. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video … Read more
Evette Torres, of Schulte Hospitality Group, has been named the new chair of Visit Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors, succeeding Ray Mathews of State Farm. Torres, appointed during Visit Tampa Bay’s annual meeting at The Motor Enclave, takes the helm after Hillsborough County saw two consecutive years of over $1 billion in tourism development tax … Read more
The University of South Florida has announced another major donation. The Gonzmart Family Foundation has gifted the school $1 million to support its new on-campus stadium. The Gonzmart Family Foundation, led by Richard Gonzmart, Casey Gonzmart Sr., Andrea Gonzmart Williams and Casey Gonzmart Jr., represents fourth- and fifth-generation owners of the Columbia Restaurant Group. Richard … Read more
By Taylor K. Ranker II, CEO & Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office One of the most harmful, yet pervasive, myths investors face is the belief that the outcome of the next presidential election is critically important to the stock market. Every presidential election leads many investors to make short-term decisions, based on the overwhelming … Read more
Fifth Third Bank, in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, has introduced the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85 million initiative designed to fund small businesses, across Fifth Third’s 11-state region. The fund will connect small business owners with capital options through Community Development Financial Institutions and includes grants, microloans and small business loans, ranging … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2024 Philanthropists of the Year at the CI Group, in Tampa. Individuals, companies and foundations will be honored for their philanthropic work at the Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 13, at Armature Works, in Tampa. During this year’s event, … Read more
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual “Level Up” meeting, on Nov. 5, unveiling its 2025 leadership, honoring local business achievements and sharing its latest economic milestones. The EDC appointed Ron Christaldi, of Shumaker, as the new chair, alongside vice chair Archie Collins, of TECO, Secretary/Treasurer Thomas Benford, of … Read more
Four new images reveal the fan experience and unique stadium features.
