CEO Connect Recap: The McKibbons share stories of growth

In 1926, a man named John “Jack” McKibbon Jr., along with his brother Marvin, teamed up and opened a franchise location of Piggly Wiggly in Gainesville, Georgia.  This was the start of the McKibbon enterprise, the springboard for McKibbon Hospitality, based in Tampa.  John McKibbon III is currently chair of the board of McKibbon and … Read more

Recap: CEO Connect with Fred Lay

Fred Lay is incredibly open and honest about his early experiences. He admits to his mischievous nature. He’s actually just a pretty transparent guy, in general.  He runs his business, Construction Services Inc., very much the same way. CSI is a Class A general contractor, based in Tampa. In Lay’s career, he has worked on … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Fred Lay (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its April CEO Connect, at Thousand and One, featuring Fred Lay, CEO of Construction Services Inc. Presenting sponsors included BankUnited, Northern Trust and nPerspective. Host sponsors were Strategic Property Partners and CRU Cru Cellars. Photos by Tacy Briggs Troncoso and video produced by Empowering Creative.

CEO Connect: The next generation of IDC takes the stage 

Keith Leclerc is still, officially, chief executive officer, and president, of International Diamond Center, but the succession plan is in full motion.  The next generation of leadership at IDC includes one Leclerc and two Leclercs “by marriage.” Together, Brian Leclerc, Brian Stamey and Chad Masters are being groomed for a future of diamonds and gold.  … Read more

CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets

David Habib speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview with Bridgette Bello at the Motor Enclave in Tampa

David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.

CEO Connect: Lessons from Elaine Myrback

Elaine Myrback is chief executive officer of EMS Consulting, in Tampa — a business she’s grown to hit more than $20 million in annual revenue and has her sights set on expanding to new lines of business.  Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, interviewed Myrback in front of a sold-out, … Read more