An Unlikely Alliance Brings Financial Literacy to Florida Students

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financial literacy - Mark Cuban, Kim Kiyosaki, Dr. David Phelps

As an entrepreneur, I understand the critical role that financial literacy plays in our world today, and while I’m trying to do my part to provide the information, resources, and connections to help budding entrepreneurs through my nonprofit organization, Action Zone, I also realize that I’m only a small part of a much larger equation.  … Read more

Energy companies in Tampa Bay are investing in clean and efficient energy initiatives

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When I bring up “energy” your first thought might be “coffee,” because you’re tired and feel you need an energy boost. 

It also might be something negative about a recent bill. But the infrastructure of “power” is a lot larger than the lights in your home or what keeps your smartphone charged. 

To understand the topic better, I reached out to the two energy providers, in the Tampa Bay area, to find out what is top of mind in their industry and what issues are facing our region as we move into the new year. 

Here’s Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s next installment of “Infrastructure 101” — Energy. 

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Tampa Bay business leaders weigh in on what to expect in 2024

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What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.”  That answer isn’t going to help you, I’m aware.  What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their … Read more

Visit Tampa Bay launches $1 million campaign to promote regional event spaces

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Visit Tampa Bay is launching a $1 million campaign to help promote event meeting spaces in Tampa Bay, targeting meeting professionals and associations across the United States. Referencing the upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center, the latest Michelin-recognized restaurants and an increase in upscale accommodations, the campaign, developed in partnership with FKQ Advertising + Marketing, … Read more

Ports & Planes: Updates from the people and goods movers of Tampa Bay

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The business of moving people and goods is a major economic driver in the Tampa Bay region.  Because of the favorable central location of the airports and ports in the area, there is a lot of potential, and attractiveness, to flying in via Tampa International Airport, or expanding your shipping business to Port Tampa Bay.  … Read more

Florida ranks no. 8 on Shopify’s Entrepreneurship Index

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Shopify, an e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, partnered with Deloitte to leverage its data and network to create the Shopify Entrepreneurship Index, a dataset that measures entrepreneurship. According to the Shopify Entrepreneurship Index findings, Florida ranks no. 8 in the country—when measuring the economic impact of entrepreneurs according to gross domestic product impact, job … Read more

Five takeaways from the St. Petersburg Area EDC’s Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

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The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp. celebrated five years of impact, at the Don Cesar, last week. Since the organization’s founding in 2016, it has announced nearly 2,000 jobs, opened 267 job creation projects and assisted 45 companies with relocations, expansions or openings, according to a statement. Here is a recap of the five … Read more

Leaders in banking, real estate and tourism share their thoughts heading into 2022

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth reached out to leaders in their respective industries to see what trends they are seeing and what they mean. Here’s what they had to say. BANKING & FINANCE By Chris Nichols, director of capital markets, SouthState Bank It’s never been harder to be in the economic forecasting business than it … Read more