At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

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

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

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

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Susan Ward prepares coffee at an espresso machine as Dave Ward looks on inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space.

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

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

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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 Greater Tampa Bay clarify how discipline, data, and workforce strategy shape their next chapter.

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

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

How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

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

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

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

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

Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth

Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.