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!

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YMCAs in Tampa Bay area work to support the community during COVID-19 pandemic

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Several YMCA organizations in the Tampa Bay area are working to provide support for the most vulnerable in the community, while the COVID-19 crisis persists. Some of these programs include providing meals to children, virtual resources and even personally calling senior members to help provide social interaction, even if by phone. “We’re trying to keep … Read more

SPC professor is creating face shields for health care workers

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St. Petersburg College Humanities and Fine Arts Chair Jonathan Barnes is using 3D printing technology to create face shields for health care workers. SPC leadership gave Barnes permission to bring home two printers from SPC’s Humanities and Fine Arts department. Since then his output has increased. Other people have offered up their printers for the … Read more

Florida Blue offers health care assistance during COVID-19 crisis

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Florida Blue announced several changes to its policies during the COVID-19 crisis. The changes are in an effort to combat the spread of the virus while minimizing barriers to testing and treatment, according to a statement. “We are also leading efforts to support individuals and communities across Florida and to protect the safety and stability … Read more

Tell me something good: Part II

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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.

We asked you to tell us something good and boy, you did!

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 these stories. Keep sharing, keep caring.

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