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CEO Connect recap: Bob Stahl talks about legacy and company culture

Robert “Bob” Stahl founded Stahl & Associates, in 1983. Fast forward to 2023, the company became part of Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance firms. At the time

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CEO Connect recap with Larry and Brett Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group

As Morgan Auto Group looks toward the future, father and son remain in lockstep about what comes next. Brett is firmly at the helm as chief executive officer, pushing forward

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Bob Stahl (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Robert “Bob” Stahl, of Stahl & Associates, in Clearwater. Sponsors of the evening included Raymond James, Susan Terry Foundation

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CEO Connect Recap: Cindy Hesterman continues her journey to expand Vistage

In 2022, after 20 years of chairing groups, Cindy Hesterman was named chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. She was the only woman among 13 candidates and is the first woman

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Larry and Brett Morgan (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Brett and Larry Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group, in Tampa. Sponsors of the evening included BankUnited, Home Safety Solutions,

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CEO Connect Recap: Shirl Penney takes the stage

Shirl Penney’s story is the kind of American Dream narrative that feels almost too remarkable to be real. Raised in a tiny fishing village by his step-grandfather, Penney’s childhood was

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman, chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. M.E. Wilson, Hyde Park Capital, Holland & Knight and Kuducom sponsored the event.

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CEO Connect Recap: Chon Nguyen reveals his approach to balancing tech, hospitality and family life, along with lessons from setbacks

Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Chon Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as the city he calls home. From technology to hospitality, his ventures reflect

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Shirl Penney (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its April CEO Connect with Shirl Penney, chief executive officer of Dynasty Financial Partners. Evara Health Foundation, Source 1 Solutions, Home Safety Solutions and Capital

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CEO Connect Recap: The Story Behind 3 Daughters Brewing

Mike and Lee Harding have built a St. Petersburg-based beer empire. Three Daughters Brewing now does nearly $14 million in revenue, with three locations, including its Clearwater location. It boasts

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Chon Nguyen (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Chon Nguyen, a serial entrepreneur based in Tampa, with several active ventures. Npserspective and Republic Bank sponsored the event. JC

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CEO Connect Recap: The building blocks of Erika Sims

Erika Sims, chief executive officer of Sims HD and co-owner of Sims Crane & Equipment, is the eldest of Tampa’s Sims Crane third generation.  Sims HD is wholly owned by

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