Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Jacqueline Darna (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Jacqueline Darna at The Colony Grill, in St. Petersburg. The sold-out event was presented by sponsors including Sabal Trust, Southstate, SEDCO and TriNet. TBBW’s video partner is Empowering Creative. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

Members mingle at the Mahaffey celebrating The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

What’s the universal sign of a great party? When nobody wants to leave! Just ask Amy Miller, president of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. “What a great vibe it was,” she said about the intimate soiree held inside the VIP lounge at The Mahaffey Theater. The event was a Happy Hour for supporters of … Read more

A night at the zoo with Danny Persaud (PHOTOS)

He’s a man that has perfected the art of “The Long Game.” When he’s not occupied with running MidFlorida Armored and ATM Services, based in Tampa, as chief executive officer, Danny Persaud has his hands in one of his many other business ventures, or he’s thinking up inventions or renovating a hemp farm. A few … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s Tech Connect (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect panel discussion at Five Labs, in Tampa. The event was presented by SME Solutions Group, PSCU and Source 1 Solutions. A group of data and IT professionals shared their experiences, insights and challenges around digital transformation, data enablement and data privacy. Christopher J. Moyer Sr., president … Read more

On the Scene: The Tampa Club’s View 42 Grand Opening (PHOTOS)

The Tampa Club held the grand opening of its newly renovated space. The 8,000+ square foot renovation includes the expansion of the Grille, the Main Dining Room and the new outdoor terrace. The Main Dining Room is now called The Canopy Ballroom and The Grille was renamed View42 for the 42nd floor and the Tampa … Read more

On the Scene: Hands Across the Bay Donation and Empowerment Center celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)

Hands Across the Bay hosted the grand opening of its first Donation & Empowerment Center, at 13247 38th Street N., Suite A, Clearwater. Hands Across the Bay is a nonprofit organization that was developed to positively impact the lives of Tampa Bay residents. The organization was established by Julie Weintraub, who is owner of the … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Shilen Patel (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect with Shilen Patel at the J.C. Newman Cigar Co., in Tampa. The sold-out event was held as a part of Tampa Bay Innovation Week and featured a live interview with Patel, CEO of HealthAxis. Presenting sponsors for the event included Seacoast Bank, TiE Tampa Bay, … Read more

On the Scene: An Evening to Remember (PHOTOS)

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual “An Evening to Remember” gala. The event was held at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg. All proceeds benefit the care, support and research initiatives of the Alzheimer’s Association. Photos by Ryan G Photo [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ … Read more

Joy Gendusa shares how PostcardMania has revitalized its niche industry

Joy Gendusa established her own business, run out of her home, in 1994 and launched PostcardMania in 1998. She is now the chief executive officer of that company. In 2021 PostcardMania, which has evolved into a full-fledged marketing company, broke $80 million in revenue, employs more than 300 people and represents more than 100,000 customers, … Read more