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The Pasco Economic Development Council has announced the leaders of its 2025 Executive Committee for the Board of Directors. Staceyann Sinclair Jibbison, who has served on the board for seven years, will take the helm as chair; supported by Vice Chair Paul Manuel, of Coastal Design Consultants, Secretary/Treasurer Alain Fernandez, from Suncoast Credit Union and,

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving has been selected to participate in the 2024 Red Bull Flugtag event on Nov. 9, 2024, in Tampa. Out of more than 1,000 applicants, the team returns after its 2011 performance, with a new flying machine designed to represent its vision of “hauling intergalactic space junk,” highlighting its commitment

Trofeo, a cloud services company specializing in Microsoft Azure, has named Greg Pierce its new chief operating officer. Pierce will oversee daily operations and lead the company’s development of cloud and artificial intelligence services. With more than 25 years of experience in cloud architecture and business strategy, Pierce has worked on cloud strategy, migrations and

Port Tampa Bay will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its East Port “Omniport” facility, as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program. The project will increase the berth size from 400 feet to 675 feet and expand the facility from 18 to 27 acres, enabling the port

Residents across the Tampa Bay region including those in Pinellas, Hillsborough and surrounding counties, who have suffered roof damage from Hurricane Milton can now apply for temporary blue tarp assistance through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof program. This initiative provides a temporary solution to prevent further damage to homes

Airbnb.org, a nonprofit dedicated to crisis housing, is actively supporting those displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Over 3,600 people have already found shelter through Airbnb hosts in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. To find more information or sign up as a host to provide temporary housing through Airbnb.org, people can visit the

Spectrum is set to open a new call center, in Largo, Florida, and bring 700 new jobs to the area. The new residential inbound sales call center represents a significant investment in the Tampa Bay workforce, according to Spectrum. Officials from the company will discuss the economic benefits of the facility and the job opportunities

Port Tampa Bay has reopened its shipping channels and resumed vessel operations, following Hurricane Milton. Vessel movements will be restricted to daylight hours. After completing safety assessments, the U.S. Coast Guard has set the port condition to normal, with one-way traffic and daylight-only restrictions in place. Commercial vessels, including fuel tankers, cruise ships and vessels

TriVerity, a Velera company, has appointed David Knowles as its new president. He will oversee service delivery, digital integration, marketing, information technology support and other operations within TriVerity, while also managing disputes and operations for Velera. Knowles, who joined Velera in January 2024, previously served as senior vice president of client delivery and operations, at

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is providing relief efforts in response to Hurricane Helene and the expected landfall of Hurricane Milton. In a public-private partnership with the City of Tampa, the company is offering debris removal, cleanup and relocation services to communities impacted by the storms. The company, which operates more than 200 franchises

Motocave, a car condominium community designed for automotive enthusiasts, has begun move-ins at its location on Gandy Boulevard, in St. Petersburg. The development spans 3.75 acres and includes 43 customizable car condo units, across five buildings, totaling 55,000 square feet. Ten units are still available, ranging from 960 to 1,300 square feet. The property also

Proforma has appointed Tim Nale as chief brand officer. Nale, formerly the chief technology officer and executive vice president at LeadingResponse, has held leadership roles at Michelin and Koozie Group, where he served as chief information officer. He is also a co-founder of PromoStandards, a group focused on technology for the print and promotional products