Ryan Nece Foundation donates N95 masks to front line workers in Tampa Bay

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The Ryan Nece Foundation, in partnership with National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay, is distributing 15,000 masks to health care and front line workers throughout Hillsborough County. The 15,000 masks are being provided to health care and public service facilities including Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Fire Rescue, Hillsborough County Emergency Management, St. Joseph’s Hospital, James A. … Read more

Thoughts on returning to a ‘new normal’ – preparing your facility

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As business leaders contemplate an eventual return to a “new normal,” one aspect is to prepare your physical facilities, and work environment, for the return of your team.  In planning and preparing for that eventuality, here are a few thoughts to consider in this “new normal.” SARS-CoV-2, the actual virus responsible for the disease, COVID-19, … Read more

ThreeBridge outlines security tips for your Zoom meetings

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Within the past few weeks, unique working conditions have led to significant spikes in the usage of the Zoom platform. More than 200 million daily meeting participants have utilized Zoom during the month of March, compared to the average 10 million daily users in December 2019. This increased traffic has exposed issues with user security … Read more

TBBW Virtual Connect: CARES Act

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TBBW held a Virtual Connect with panelists discussing the CARES Act, understanding the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA loan eligibility requirements.

Panelists included:

Paul Rush, Attorney, Trenam Law

Brooke Mirenda, President and CEO, SEDCO

Jack Rybicki, Principal, CLA

Marianne Keehan, SVP, Regional Sales Manager, TD Bank

TBBW’s Virtual Connect Forum is designed to bring together individuals that hold strategic leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area. These events will provide an outlet for leaders to collaborate, discuss issues, exchange ideas and share insights, with an invitation-only audience.

This Virtual Connect was sponsored by Trenam Law, SEDCO, CLA and TD Bank.

DCE Productions is a Gold Sponsor and Video Production Partner of TBBW.

How to redefine and pivot during a crisis

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During the years that I ran stores for large companies like Lord & Taylor, Marshall Fields and Neiman Marcus, there could have been many things that kept me awake at night. However, there was always only one thing that constantly permeated my thoughts. Through the crisis of 2001, and again in 2008 and 2009, this reverberated through … Read more

UBS, Little Greek and more companies showing support to community during the COVID-19 crisis

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This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses.

The support and love that lives in the Tampa Bay community is overwhelming. We are blessed to live in a community where people truly want to help, and support, one another. And we at TBBW LOVE to hear, and share, these stories. Keep sharing, keep caring. The feedback from the region has been nothing short of amazing! People are reading, and are ingesting, the positive news: with a sigh of relief.

We are in this together!

We will continue to bring you these “round-ups” of what is being done right here in Tampa Bay!

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FBI warns businesses that email scams are on the rise due to COVID-19

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Fraudsters are using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to steal money, and personal information, from businesses. In the first three months of the year, the Tampa division of the FBI saw about $8 million in losses associated with Business Email Compromise schemes. In comparison, the office saw about $4.5 million in a single week … Read more

Tell me something good: Part III

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This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses.

The support and love that lives in the Tampa Bay community is overwhelming. We are blessed to live in a community where people truly want to help, and support, one another. And we at TBBW LOVE to hear, and share, these stories. Keep sharing, keep caring. The feedback from the region has been nothing short of amazing!  People are reading, and are ingesting, the positive news: with a sigh of relief.

We are in this together!

We will continue to bring you these “round-ups” of what is being done right here in Tampa Bay!

Read more