Michael Connor 
The Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, is returning to downtown St. Petersburg, from January 18-21. Informa Markets/U.S. Boats, which oversees the long weekend event, has invited locals, and tourists, in the Tampa Bay area to view and explore boats, marine equipment and merchandise. While the 2024 show will be … Read more
Congressman C.W. Bill Young has had a profound impact on the Tampa Bay area community, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 until his passing in 2013. Young accomplished a lot in his over 40-year career as a U.S. Congress member. In the mid-2000s, he started to work on one of his … Read more
When individuals prioritize their health, they are better able to enjoy family, and friends, and do the things they love the most. Chiropractor Carl Conforti, a co-founder of Momentum Health Centers of Florida, knows this firsthand. During his childhood, he experienced symptoms of pain and begged his family to help him find a solution. His … Read more
While starting a business has many benefits, there are challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. Operating and growing a successful business takes a considerable amount of time, investment, hard work and perseverance. One of the most important necessities for entrepreneurs is a sense of community. Entrepreneur’s Organization was designed to provide this for business … Read more
Dugout Mugs has thrived in the sports collectibles industry with a lineup of unique products. The Winter Haven-based company makes, and sells, baseball bat-themed drinkware made from baseball bats, with their flagship product being a 12 oz baseball bat barrel mug. This year marked the third consecutive year that Dugout Mugs was honored on the … Read more
Adaptability was essential during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many businesspeople, remote work was necessary. As a result, entrepreneurs like Akshay Bhuva, chief executive officer and founder of Kitchenery, used his household kitchen appliances more frequently. The more Bhuva spent time in his kitchen, the more he realized how chaotic the appliance experience … Read more
New business growth is at an all-time high in the United States, according to a recent Yelp report. More businesses were opened between January and July of 2023, in comparison to the same time frame last year, which broke pre-pandemic records. Each state in the U.S. surpassed the number of business openings in 2022, with … Read more
Networking is at the heart of the entrepreneurial spirit. Once entrepreneurs connect with investors who see the potential in their companies, incredible things can happen. Through this collaboration process businesses develop, mature and grow. For entrepreneurs, the first step to meeting investors is finding an opportunity to pitch their company. Business accelerator Black Dog Venture … Read more
Tampa is one of the proudest sports communities, which should come as no surprise to Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. Just two years ago, on February 7, 2021, the Bucs made history and won Super Bowl LV, at home, in the beloved Raymond James Stadium. It was a day, and a season, that Bucs fans will … Read more
There is nothing quite like an exceptional hotel experience, including amenities such as a fitness center and pool. While hotels can offer attractive temporary living space for business trips, or vacations, they often lack the ability to provide the comforts of home. Combining the service, and amenities, of a boutique hotel with the comfort of … Read more
