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TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists Red ribbon graphic announcing TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists selected from nearly 200 nominations across Tampa Bay, presented by The William Stanley Group and Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Hillsborough.

TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists

Jason Baker February 3, 2026

Finalists for the 2026 Women Who Win Awards were selected from nearly 200 nominations across Tampa Bay.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee Dave and Susan Ward laugh together while holding coffee cups inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith.

Dave and Susan Ward laugh together while holding coffee cups inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How early choices around trust shaped Buddy Brew Coffee’s growth.

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.

Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next

Chuck Merlis January 28, 2026

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay clarify how discipline, data, and workforce strategy...

Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.

Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.

Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Chuck Merlis January 19, 2026

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

GL Homes takes a long view on Florida’s 55+ communities An aerial view of a 55+ residential community with single story homes lining a landscaped street in Florida.

An aerial view of a 55+ residential community with single story homes lining a landscaped street in Florida.

GL Homes takes a long view on Florida’s 55+ communities

Chuck Merlis January 19, 2026

GL Homes is leaning into 55+ communities as higher rates reshape Florida housing demand.

Why Tampa Bay growth requires learning not just hiring A professional meeting scene shows a smiling young man in a blazer speaking with a colleague across a table, with the words “Learning Drives Growth” overlaid at the bottom.

A professional meeting scene shows a smiling young man in a blazer speaking with a colleague across a table, with the words “Learning Drives Growth” overlaid at the bottom.

Why Tampa Bay growth requires learning not just hiring

Contributed Content January 16, 2026

Sustainable growth in Tampa Bay depends on developing people not just hiring them.

How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.

John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.

How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

Chuck Merlis January 15, 2026

John Bell explains the philosophy and business decisions that helped Tampa Theatre thrive for 40 years.

New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.

Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.

New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power

Chuck Merlis January 8, 2026

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic...

Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth