The workforce problem and what Tampa Bay area educational institutions are doing about it

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For the last decade, the only constant in the workforce has been change. Across various industries, transformation spins, creating new jobs or dramatically altering others, from the rapid advances in technology to the innovative industries springing up from new services and consumer needs, not to mention the mass pivot to remote settings as we rethink … Read more

CEO Connect with the Ellison men of EWI Construction (PHOTOS)

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Sam Ellison is the patriarch of the Ellison family and chairman of EWI construction. His eldest son, Casey Ellison, is the chief executive officer of EWI. He established the company in 2007. And brother, Cory, is the chief operating officer of the company.  They have worked on major Tampa projects like the Oxford Exchange, Armature … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s Women of Influence: Tampa Bay Economic Development (PHOTOS)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held a Women of Influence panel discussion with three Tampa Bay area economic development leaders. (Photos below) Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of TBBW, interviewed the panel in front of a live audience at J.C. Newman Cigar Co., in Ybor City. Panelists included: Michelle Bauer, chief operating … Read more

Exclusive: TBBW presents the finalists for the Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2022 (PHOTOS)

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After deliberating at the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth office for 4 hours, three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards. The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honors those individuals who lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These … Read more

Up & Comers: Derek Elschner

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its first Up & Comers special section.

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.

In this first section, we selected eight professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature these quarterly and will continue to accept nominations on a rolling basis.

Selection is done internally and is based on both your nomination form and your letters of recommendation.

Want to submit? Email me at Jbrown@ TBBWmag.com.

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Up & Comers: Dawn Morgan

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its first Up & Comers special section.

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.

In this first section, we selected eight professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature these quarterly and will continue to accept nominations on a rolling basis.

Selection is done internally and is based on both your nomination form and your letters of recommendation.

Want to submit? Email me at Jbrown@ TBBWmag.com.

Read more

Up & Comers: Basha Ferdinand

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its first Up & Comers special section.

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.

In this first section, we selected eight professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature these quarterly and will continue to accept nominations on a rolling basis.

Selection is done internally and is based on both your nomination form and your letters of recommendation.

Want to submit? Email me at Jbrown@ TBBWmag.com.

Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Deborah Duffey (VIDEO) (PHOTOS)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held its July CEO Connect with Deborah Duffey at The Rez Grill in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. (Photos below)

Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Duffey in front of a live audience.

Presenting sponsors of the event included Questmont Virtual Family Office, SouthState Bank and Ogletree Deakins. TBBW’s video partner is Empowering Creative.

Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso 

On the Scene: Moffitt Rocks (PHOTOS)

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BioFlorida Tampa Bay and local biotech, Vycellix, hosted Moffitt Rocks, a special reception honoring Moffitt Cancer Center’s cutting-edge contributions to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. With nearly 150 VIPs in attendance including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and former Florida Speaker of the House H. Lee Moffitt, the event welcomed Moffitt’s chief executive officer, … Read more