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Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has officially begun his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. With a track record of fostering innovation and driving growth, Moyer is now applying his leadership to the region’s exclusive network of CEOs, entrepreneurs and executive leaders. “I

NewPoint Real Estate Capital has issued a $50 million bridge loan to Hillpointe to refinance Pointe Grand Plant City, a recently completed multifamily community in the Tampa Bay area. The two-year, floating-rate, interest-only loan was originated by Trevor Ritter, managing director at NewPoint. Pointe Grand Plant City features 300 two-bedroom units, across 10 three-story apartment

Entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders will convene at the Building Success Summit, set for April 14-16, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium. The three-day event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities aimed at helping business owners grow and secure capital. The summit will include sessions dedicated to fundraising, business expansion and investment strategies.

There is no shortage of exciting productions at American Stage. The company is known for its Mainstage shows, which feature everything from edgy new plays to beloved classics. New audiences have also been discovering the theater through American Stage’s Beyond the Stage Series, which takes performances out of traditional venues and into the community. Additionally,

Plutus Capital Partners has closed a $50 million fund to provide financing for small and mid-sized businesses and real estate developers. The Tampa-based private investment firm launched its second fund in November 2024, in response to growing demand for private credit. The fund aims to provide capital to borrowers seeking between $2 million and $7

The Pagidipati family, of Tampa, has been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50, an annual ranking of the largest donors in the United States. The family donated $50 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, last April, to support pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay region. The contribution, one of the largest in

As 2025 unfolds, economic experts at Regions Bank are closely watching how national policies and global trends will shape both the United States and Tampa Bay economies. During a recent discussion with Alan McKnight, chief investment officer, April Grajales, Tampa market executive, and Ray Hand, private wealth executive for Florida, these leaders shared insights on

The South Tampa Chamber will host the 19th annual Taste of South Tampa on March 2, at the Tampa Garden Club, featuring food and drink from more than 30 vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden. The event, presented by Older, Lundy, Koch & Martino, offers attendees unlimited food and beverage samples, giveaways from business

⊲ Ocean Prime Sarasota, the acclaimed seafood and steakhouse from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, opened at the Quay Sarasota, offering fresh seafood, prime steaks, handcrafted cocktails and stunning waterfront views in a 9,513-square-foot, two-level space, with more than 355 seats. (Rendering above) ⊲ Ian Black Real Estate, a Sarasota commercial real estate brokerage firm, hired Kevin

The Will’s Way Foundation will host its annual Wings Wheels and Hearts Hangar Gala on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event aims to raise funds for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The gala will feature a display of private aircraft and exotic cars, along with live entertainment, gourmet dining, and live and silent auctions.

LCG Advisors is expanding its investment banking operations with the addition of senior finance professionals. Kevin Groff has joined LCG as senior managing director to lead the firm’s Business Services Group, which includes investment banking, forensic accounting, litigation support and a newly developed exit advisory division. Groff will be based in West Palm Beach and

Bank of America has named Michael Esposito as president of its Tampa Bay market, succeeding Bill Goede, who retired in December, after 35 years with the company. Esposito, who joined Bank of America in 1994, has held leadership roles in Retail Banking, Preferred Banking and Merrill. He most recently served as national performance executive for