Four Tampa Bay hotels, along with one in Fort Myers, will host events raising funds for Hurricane Idalia relief efforts. The participating hotels include the Epicurean Hotel and its rooftop bar, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, Fenway Hotel and its rooftop bar, Hi-Fi, The Karol Hotel and its rooftop bar, Vantage, Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel … Read more
Boulon Bakery is launching a line of treats for their four-legged guests with paws. Starting on National Dog Day, August 26, Boulon Bakery will be selling “3 for $5” dog treats, which will remain available during regular Boulon Bakery hours. “When people come to Boulon Bakery, we want to serve them a delicious treat,” said … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a controlled environment testing and certification company based in Pinellas Park, has acquired Air Filtration Management, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. AFM is MTA’s second acquisition in the Northeast market and expands MTA’s capabilities in the testing and certification of manufacturing facilities, according to a statement. MTA acquired Energy Plus, in Harrisburg, in January 2023. … Read more
Next Net Media, a global holding company with a variety of internet businesses, including The HOTH, FreeUp and Copymatic, has named Marc Pickren as president. In this role, Pickren will enhance the company’s growth and monetize its position as a leader in search engine optimization, digital marketing technology and generative artificial intelligence for businesses small … Read more
Vistra Communications has named Chris Zarreke as its new chief financial officer. A Florida Certified Public Accountant, and a double Florida State University alumnus, Zarreke steps into the position previously held by Zoe Gustafson, who recently retired after seven years with Vistra. He began his career as an auditor and consultant with PwC, also known … Read more
Rolex Updates Cosmograph Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, which has been updated across the entire range. The singular design of the case, and face, has characterized the chronograph since its launch and has now been revisited with subtle refinements to a number of details. The dial receives new graphic balance and … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber represented the region at the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator was one of only four finalists in the global competition for Best Chamber Model of Innovation. Presenting before the international panel was Avril Stinson, vice president of economic inclusion and … Read more
It’s not a traditional business event, but it will be funny business. Six Tampa Bay entrepreneurs and chief executive officers will be performing live, stand-up routines at the Tampa Improv, on September 6, at The Entrepreneur & CEO Stand-Up Challenge. The show is curated by “humor scientist,” and Las Vegas headliner, Matt Kazam in a … Read more
Jacobs Mitsubishi – Wesley Chapel is the 100th dealership to complete construction, and open for business, as part of the brand’s global Visual Identity Program. Introduced in 2019, the program was designed to improve the customer experience through a premium Mitsubishi Motors retail environment, according to a statement. “Anyone who has paid attention to the … Read more
April Grajales is returning to Regions Bank as market executive and commercial banking leader, in Tampa and surrounding communities in Hillsborough County. Grajales originally served Regions in consumer banking and commercial banking roles from 2003 until 2011. She has since gained 12 years of additional financial services experience serving middle-market and multi-national corporations, with roles … Read more
