CLA Announces career advancements in Tampa Bay

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced nationwide career advancements for professionals, including 22 in Tampa Bay. The individuals advancing in Tampa Bay include: Elizabeth Riggin, service processing coordinator Erin Gruss, people solutions coordinator Adam Sinclair, wealth advisor Katie Ercolani, senior associate, retail assurance Anthony Guagliardo, senior associate, technology assurance … Read more

Success After Service: How Orgs Are Collaborating to Help Veterans Land Better Careers

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Johns Hopkins University

What I love most about my work with Action Zone is that every day, I get to help veterans build successful and financially rewarding lives when they return to civilian life.  But in doing that, I’m constantly reminded how much work still needs to be done to help our active duty service members prepare for … Read more

Hillsborough County to consider land swap to house Sheriff’s office at current Grow Financial HQ

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Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider a land swap, at a meeting June 20, that would facilitate a move for the Sheriff’s office, in Ybor City, to a larger site where the Grow Financial headquarters are currently located. The site would not only be larger, but it would also provide a newer facility for the Hillsborough … Read more

Here are the winners of $300K from the Florida Venture Forum

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine

Six companies have been awarded funding from the Florida Venture Forum, the state’s largest support organization for investors and entrepreneurs. The recipients were awarded a total of $300,000 during the 16th annual Early Stage Venture Conference, in Orlando, earlier this month. Award funding came from Forum members Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, the Florida Power & … Read more

USF selected as international HQ for Global Virus Network as HIV co-discoverer joins medical school faculty

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The University of South Florida (USF) has been selected as the international headquarters for the Global Vision Network (GVN), an organization of virologists spanning more than 80 centers of excellence in more than 40 countries, working to advance research on viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. Leaders from both USF and GVN hosted a formal signing … Read more

Nearly a dozen local hospitality pros honored at Visit Tampa Bay luncheon

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Visit Tampa Bay has recognized 11 Tampa Bay area hospitality industry professionals for their roles in promoting tourism in the region and ensuring a positive visitor experience. The industry leaders were honored at the group’s National Travel and Tourism Awards lunch, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in late May. Included among honorees … Read more

Shelby Construction launches event in Coachman Park

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Clearwater, FL – Shelby Construction is excited to announce the upcoming DIY and Construction Play Extravaganza, set to take place on June 15th at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The event promises an engaging and interactive experience for families and individuals alike, celebrating creativity, innovation, and hands-on construction fun. From 4:00pm to 8:00pm, attendees will immerse … Read more

Bryan Stern to announce new rescue operation while commemorating 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

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Bryan Stern, a local combat veteran who founded and previously served as CEO of Project DYNAMO, will officially announce his next phase of missions to save lives at an expo in Normandy, France commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Under his leadership at Project DYNAMO, Stern oversaw the rescue of nearly 7,000 people, from perilous … Read more