University of Tampa appoints new marketing chief to boost national profile
UTampa names new marketing chief to guide brand strategy and boost the school’s national profile.
Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
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
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate
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
Considering a Franchise? Make Sure You Understand the Risks First
Starting a business is hard, so unsurprisingly, most people look for ways to reduce their risk. One of the most common strategies is to buy into a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch. While launching with a proven business model, marketing materials, and support infrastructure may seem like a no brainer, there are … Read more
Survival of the Fittest: Why Business Is About to Get Even More Cutthroat
Being an entrepreneur has always been a brutal, full-contact sport, but as economic conditions shift and uncertainty grows larger than ever, the game is changing—and not in your favor. It’s not just about hustle anymore. It’s about survival. When the economy weakens, the rules get rewritten. Customers hold their wallets with a death grip, budgets … Read more
South Tampa Chamber announces 2025 Business of the Year Awards finalists
The South Tampa Chamber has announced 33 finalists, across 11 categories, for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, celebrating local businesses, and leaders, for their contributions to innovation, community engagement and professional excellence. The finalists represent a wide range of industries, from law firms and construction companies to nonprofits and media organizations. Winners will … Read more
Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow
A quick guide to cash flow for new businesses and how it shapes survival.
For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset
For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.
Better Business Bureau teams up with utilities to combat scams
The Better Business Bureau serving West Florida has partnered with Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas to raise awareness about utility scams during Utility Scam Awareness Day. This initiative aims to educate consumers and businesses about fraud tactics and empower them to avoid falling victim. Scammers impersonate utility representatives via phone calls, emails … Read more