With patent wins in place, Entropy Technology Design is on the fast track for continued growth

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In a city full of brilliant men and women with the potential to change the world, Tami Fitzpatrick, chief executive officer of Tampa’s Entropy Technology Design, stands out as a star. Fitzpatrick’s professional background includes 25 years of experience in small corporate management, international trade, advanced technology development, product conceptualization and global business. She has … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with the Ellisons of EWI Construction (PHOTOS)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held its June CEO Connect with Sam, Casey and Cory Ellison at the University Club, in Tampa. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of TBBW, interviewed the Ellisons in front of a live, sold-out, audience. Presenting sponsors of the event included Baker Barrios, Seacoast Bank, Kerkering Barberio and … Read more

Encore Bank launches new business line and appoints Tampa Bay banking veteran to lead it

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Encore Bank, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, launched a new business line, Association Banking by Encore, and named Patti DuBuque executive vice president and director of association banking. DuBuque, a 25-year community association executive and banking veteran, will be responsible for establishing, and leading, Encore’s association banking division, which will provide specialized deposit and lending … Read more

Exclusive: Related Group’s president talks about ‘Tampa’s moment,’ groundbreaking at West River project and more

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Miami-based Related Group, along with the Tampa Housing Authority, celebrated its groundbreaking at its latest Tampa project, Canopy at West River. The event commemorated Related Urban’s most recent milestone in the redevelopment project, which will result in a 150-acre mixed-income community. Once complete, the project will consist of two towers with 196 public, affordable and … Read more

Floridan Palace Hotel to join Hilton brand, announces $25 million renovation

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The Floridan Palace Hotel will be joining the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. As part of the rebranding process, the 212-room property, located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, will undergo a $25 million renovation, according to a statement. 1754 Properties, the South Florida-based owner and operator of the property, named Jane Finkel Levin, president … Read more

Call for nominations! TBBW launches Up & Comers special section

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth is launching a special, quarterly section dedicated to Up & Comers in the Tampa Bay region. Do you have a superstar on your team that deserves recognition but has been frustrated by other programs out there? Retaining great team members in the great resignation has become challenging, particularly in the … Read more

Exclusive: TBBW presents the finalists for the Apogee Awards 2022

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Three external judges have selected 25  finalists for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s 2022 Apogee Awards program. Judging took place at the University Club, in Tampa. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Our judges … Read more

On the Scene: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux celebrates grand opening at Midtown Tampa (PHOTOS)

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Local officials and founder of Walk-On’s Sports, Brandon Landry, gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest restaurant to open at Midtown Tampa. Over the weekend, Walk-On’s charitable partner, Feeding Tampa Bay, raised more than $12,050.00. This restaurant marks its 8th location in Florida and the second in the Tampa Bay area. The other … Read more