Advantive acquires Australia-based company to expand e-commerce offerings

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Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its business-to-business e-commerce capabilities. Commerce Vision, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has provided B2B commerce services since 2001, serving industries including automotive, food service, medical and more. … Read more

Chris Moyer begins chair term of CEO Council of Tampa Bay amid career milestone 

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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 … Read more

NewPoint Real Estate Capital provides $50 million loan for Plant City apartment community

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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 … Read more

Business leaders, investors to gather at Building Success Summit in Tampa

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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. … Read more

St. Pete rallies to save American Stage’s iconic outdoor musical

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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, … Read more

Tampa family named among nation’s top philanthropic donors

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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 … Read more

Regions Executives: Steady growth persists amid national uncertainty

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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 … Read more