Awards & Events

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,

More than 500 attendees gathered to support the Habitat mission at the sold-out Glow Gala, presented by Crown Automotive Charities and the Hawkins Family Foundation.  The event, at the Vinoy

After a record-breaking 10 hours in the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth office, five external judges selected 45 finalists for the 2024 Apogee Awards, in addition to two exceptional honors

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with John McKibbon III and J.B. McKibbon IV, of McKibbon Hospitality, at Hyatt House Tampa Airport/Westshore. Presenting sponsors for the

The South Tampa Chamber presented Bridgette Bello with the inaugural Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award at an event held at the HCA South Tampa. The South Tampa Chamber’s Bridgette

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect, at J.C. Newman Cigar Company, in Tampa, featuring Paula Woodring, chief executive officer and founder of RELTCO. Presenting sponsors included

Ryann Halo, of Salon Halo, and Gretchen Bauer, of BSWANKY, co-hosted an event at Salon Halo, in South Tampa, to benefit PACE for Girls. Food was provided by Chef Rosana

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect: Taking the fear out of artificial intelligence, presented by KUDUCOM, Source 1 Solutions and SME Solutions Group. The event was held

The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting, on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.  Speakers at this year’s meeting included St. Pete

AchieveHERS, an initiative of Amplify Clearwater, held its signature luncheon, at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  Guest speakers for the event included Liz & Mallory Dimmitt.

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.

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