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Power Design, a national multi-trade contractor and one of the largest private employers in St. Petersburg, has surpassed $1 billion in revenue, for the first time in the company’s history. “This achievement didn’t happen overnight. It has been accomplished through many years of unwavering discipline, teamwork and innovation. Our team members, and our partners, are … Read more
Tampa’s CoreX Legal has joined with Bochner, an international law firm based in New York City. Bochner serves startups to Fortune 500 companies, both nationally and globally. This move expands Bochner’s reach into Florida for the first time. CoreX Legal offers legal services to entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies of all sizes, focusing on the … Read more
Thomas Financial and Johnson, Kendall & Johnson have entered into partnership to bring personal and commercial property and casualty services to the Tampa Bay area under the umbrella of Thomas Financial’s existing life, health and wealth portfolio of services. JKJ, based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, specializes in creating insurance programs for businesses, while also working with … Read more
2BHospitality plans to open a new location of BellaBrava, in Land O’ Lakes, in December. The company’s third BellaBrava restaurant, BellaBrava Bexley, will be nearly 8,200 square feet, at 16722 Focus Loop. The other two BellaBrava locations are currently located in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Stillwaters Tavern, another concept from 2BHospitality, is also expected to … Read more
Preserve Vision Florida will honor Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala will be held on February 5, at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa. Richard Gonzmart and his daughter, Andrea Gonzmart Williams, are the … Read more
Edward Valaitis, founder and managing partner of Edison Avenue, in Tampa, launched his book, Exit Like a Winner, in May of 2022. The book is now available as an audiobook, narrated by Valaitis and three professional voice actors. This book is designed to help business owners determine both when to sell, and how to sell, … Read more
Franklin Street has named Garet Marr as regional managing director of the firm’s headquarters, in Tampa. Marr will join Patrick Kelly, regional managing director, in overseeing and growing the firm’s business lines in the Tampa market including insurance, investment sales, capital advisory, leasing, project management and property management. “Over the years, Garet’s dedication and expertise … Read more
University Area Community Development Corp. has named LaTiecea Hailey-Brown, former principal of Mort Elementary Community School, as chief operating officer. “LaTiecea truly has a proven track record of success and a passion for our community. We are thrilled to know she will make a positive impact in the University Area overall, as COO at University … Read more
Dow Technologies, an independently owned technology distributor, in Tampa, has expanded its partnership with Kicker as its new authorized distributor, in Florida. Dow currently distributes Kicker in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Kicker inventory will now be stocked in Dow’s Atlanta and Tampa locations, for shipping and pickup available to authorized dealers. Kicker Performance Audio products, … Read more
Two Tampa Bay serial entrepreneurs have launched a new platform designed to support the mental health side of youth athletics. Co-founders Brian Kornfeld, the previous chief executive officer of Synapse, and Dan Greco, CEO and managing partner for Ark Applications and a former board member for Synapse, came up with the idea for MaxU, the … Read more
