Women of Influence: Dawn Hackney

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Dawn Hackney is blazing a trail of hemp, and hope, as CEO and president of GreenTree Natural Wellness Center. Hers is a cannabis category crusade: helping people achieve wellness through third-party-tested products free of THC and pesticides. She describes ‘business as usual’ in her industry as a constant onslaught of regulatory mandates and a pervasive … Read more

Kye Mitchell’s Heart Walk mission 

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Giving back is heard so often it’s almost a cliché. But that doesn’t diminish the importance of the action. For Kye Mitchell, chief operating officer at Kforce and chairwoman of the 2020 Heart Walk on November 14, the Tampa Bay area’s version of the yearly American Heart Association’s national fundraiser, it’s more than just words: … Read more

The Heart Gallery

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Fōstor, from Old English, means “nourishment.” And what better word for the profound role that compassionate foster care can provide for children? Yet no matter how well foster care may nourish their growth and needs, most children hunger for a family. Unfortunately, every year children ready for adoption from the foster care system linger; whether … Read more

Virtual Connect: Tax Implications of the Election

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The Virtual Connect Forum is designed to bring together individuals that hold strategic leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area. These events provide an outlet for leaders to collaborate, discuss issues, exchange ideas and share insights, with an invitation-only audience.

Panelists

Jeanine Blake, Principal CEO of OppZone Capital

Derek N. Harley, SVP of Federal Affairs, Shumaker Advisors

Carlos Rodriguez, SVP & Wealth Strategist, Bank of America Private Bank

Presented by Shumaker Advisors, OppZone Capital and Bank of America Private Bank

Despite coronavirus, Cancer Society fundraiser unites thoughtful people

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Even through the fog of uncertainty, created by a global pandemic, they still see those friends and family members enduring a breast cancer journey. Even amid all the tumult of 2020, they’re still touched by the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community and move us towards a world without breast cancer. Even … Read more

Measuring Website Success Goes Beyond Search Engine Ranking

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The quality of a website can make or break a business. When you invest in great design, strategic copy and a compelling user experience, you expect results – as you should. However, many business leaders are left wondering how to measure those results. One critically important, and relatively easy to measure, metric is how you … Read more

New gas technologies promote efficiency and savings

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As we continue to look closer at the future of American energy, it is no surprise that natural gas energy has become a relevant, and popular, choice for homes and businesses. Natural gas continues to play a lead role in saving money, energy and the environment – while increasing the comfort, and efficiency, of homes … Read more

Keeping it real: ACS sustains its vibrant passion on virtual platforms

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Zoom confined their images to rectangles, but the virtual meeting room could not contain their passion. The American Cancer Society’s Southwest Florida team recently gathered a dedicated group of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer leaders, from Naples to New Port Richey, to swap tips, gain inspiration and emotionally connect for the cause. The Zoom meeting … Read more