When the economy begins to contract like we’re seeing today, most entrepreneurs look for opportunities to cut costs. Often, these cuts are both broad and deep, which forces them to scale back on operations, which means less revenue. Under already unstable economic conditions, this can be a recipe for disaster. Scaling back means, at best, … Read more
Few restaurants become institutions. Fewer still become symbols of a city. Columbia Restaurant, founded in Ybor City in 1905, is both. For five generations, the Gonzmart family has guided Columbia not by quarterly reports or outside investors but by family decisions made in the dining rooms and kitchens. That stewardship has made Columbia not only … Read more
Shumaker is expanding its Tampa office with the addition of two associates, a move that highlights both the depth of its national bench and the strength of Tampa Bay’s demand for legal talent. As the region continues to attract corporate relocations, mergers and investment activity, law firms are positioning themselves to meet client needs with … Read more
A new business event is coming to the Tampa Bay area with a simple goal: help entrepreneurs learn what works in today’s business environment. The DOMINATE Entrepreneurial Summit will bring together nine business leaders to share practical advice on marketing, artificial intelligence, and mindset. Small businesses are still a major force in the economy. The … Read more
Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods turned a GMA spotlight into 36,000 orders and now heads to ABC’s “View Your Deal.”
Anchor Glass reduces debt 60% and raises $100M in new capital, reinforcing growth under CEO Nipesh Shah.
UTampa names new marketing chief to guide brand strategy and boost the school’s national profile.
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force behind Union New American, has been named Director of Culinary and will join the executive leadership team. Stepping into Rios’ former role, Chef Casey Alfonso … Read more
A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales tax on commercial leases will officially expire, closing the chapter on Florida’s status as the only state in the nation to impose such a levy. … Read more
