Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Conner as chief financial officer. Conner has more than 10 years of experience and has worked with accounting firms such as PwC and KPMG. Other appointments include Ben Miele, as director of accounting, Lori Nelson, as a paralegal, … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced the finalists for its 2024 Women Who Win Awards. Women Who Win is a unique awards program, created by TBBW Magazine, to recognize distinguished women leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves recognition. Judges looked at business and professional success, community involvement and mentorship, as pillars … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay held its signature event at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. This year’s annual gala was also the 25th anniversary of BBBS’s relationship with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Gala recognized the first Rays Up award winner from BBBS, Mike “Frenchy” Preston, who has supported BBBS for more than 40 … Read more
Port Tampa Bay was the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) warship, in October. The week leading up to the commissioning was filled with events celebrating the arrival and its historic meaning. “The commissioning of a U.S. Navy Ship is one of the most historic and time-honored … Read more
Bowlus, a woman-owned luxury recreation vehicle manufacturer, has announced an exclusive national partnership with Lazydays. With this partnership, Bowlus plans to open five new dealerships in Lazydays’ showrooms in Tampa, Denver, Houston, Knoxville and Vancouver, Washington. All five Bowlus locations, created as an exclusive and dedicated sales and service experience at each Lazydays location, will … Read more
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have entered a joint effort and appointed Freddy Williams to lead both organizations, as president and chief executive officer. Through a shared services agreement, the local Boys & Girls Clubs across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties will collaborate in its … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit accelerator for startups, has announced a strategic collaboration with the University of South Florida, funded by a grant from the United States Economic Development Administration, to launch its HealthTech|X Accelerator program. This initiative, scheduled to launch in mid-2024, will have a focus on healthtech startups. “Thanks to the invaluable support … Read more
For a limited time, adult guests who visit The Florida Aquarium can purchase a collector’s cigar made by J.C Newman Cigar Company. Named the “SEA-Gar,” the specially designed El Baton cigar is wrapped with The Aquarium’s logo and a Florida Gar, a type of fish featured at The Florida Aquarium. Aquarium visitors can bring their … Read more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is teaming up with the Pinellas County School Board and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office to bring programming dedicated to opioid education and prevention to all 22 Pinellas County middle schools. “There are very few organizations that have the national resources and the focus to work with … Read more
Shumaker Advisors, a government affairs firm, in Tampa, has added Amy C. Bisceglia, as principal, and Michelle A. Turman, as vice president. “Shumaker Advisors has experienced a surge in client growth, a testament to our dedication and proven track record in achieving results. Amy’s widespread state government experience and Michelle’s extensive nonprofit experience make them … Read more