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Monument MicroCap Partners, a Midwest-based private equity firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana, has closed a transaction with Champion Wellness Centers, based in Tampa. Champion operates seven wellness centers, specializing in comprehensive chiropractic services. In addition to its chiropractic wellness centers, Champion operates an eighth clinic that specializes in multidisciplinary services

The Tampa Bay Chamber presented the 2024 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award to Joanne B. Sullivan, assistant vice president of community engagement for USF Health. Sullivan’s career in fundraising and development, in Tampa, spans more than 30 years and includes leadership positions at the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and

Startups gathered at the University of South Florida St. Pete campus to share their ideas and work together to turn those ideas into actual businesses at Startup Weekend Tampa Bay 2024. The event returned to the Tampa Bay area, after more than four years of hiatus, following a new partnership with USF Nault Center for

PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a St. Petersburg-based payments credit union service organization and integrated financial technology services provider, has announced the appointment of Vel Davidov to executive vice president, chief financial officer and Michael Summers to executive vice president, chief culture officer. Davidov will lead the company’s financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, accounting, tax

Perfect Game, a youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, announced a strategic partnership with Tampa-based MaxU and True Mindsets. The collaboration aims to enhance mental performance support services for athletes within Perfect Game’s baseball and softball network. Tampa Bay serial entrepreneurs Brian Kornfeld, previously chief executive officer of Synapse, and Dan Greco, CEO

Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners have approved two lease agreements with Agunsa, for facilities at the port’s Eastport and Hookers Point locations. AGS provides ocean transportation and logistics services including port terminal services, ship operations, vessel agency, warehousing, trucking and airport services.  Under the 20-year lease agreements, AGS will operate on 18 acres at

Shumaker Advisors Vice President and Principal Sandra L. “Sandy” Murman has been named chair of the American Children’s Campaigns Team Future Leadership Council. Team Future is comprised of former policymakers, citizens, retired professionals and executives and front-line staff of children and family-focused organizations who develop a unified awareness front for Florida’s children in three broad

Trader Joe’s is planning to open another Tampa Bay location, this time in Palm Harbor. The store is planned for 33591 U.S. Highway 19 North. The grocery chain also has locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton. No official open date has been announced. Trader Joe’s announcement page, on its website, said this statement,

Signage has gone up on North Westshore Boulevard and Spruce Street announcing the new location, under construction, which will be the new home of Charley’s Steakhouse, in Tampa. The current location is 4444 W. Cypress Street. According to the signage, the new location is expected to be open in 2025. Charley’s also has locations in

Situated along the serene shores of the Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, stands as one of the most picturesque cities in the United States. Renowned for its coastal charm, St. Petersburg boasts pristine sandy beaches, vibrant parks, and a host of unique locations cherished by both residents and visitors alike. For those eager to uncover the

The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, the lead designated economic development agency for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City, has named Kacie Blucher as chief financial officer. Blucher has more than eight years of nonprofit industry experience, most recently, serving as vice president of administration and finance with the

Source 1 Solutions has added two new executives to its team, based in Clearwater. Richard Montefusco has been named president and chief revenue officer. Rebekah Nault has joined the company as director of global business development. Since his start in 2023, Montefusco has offered insight to drive the company’s continued growth as a global leader