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The Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host a workforce strategy panel discussion on April 29, at the Safety Harbor Public Library. The event, part of the B.O.S.S. (Business Optimization for Strategic Success) series, will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Titled “Essential Elements for Today’s Workforce,” the panel will cover key workforce development topics

The Bank of Tampa has appointed Charlton Laird as senior vice president and chief digital officer, where he will lead the bank’s digital strategy and transformation initiatives. Laird brings more than 20 years of experience in digital banking and financial services. He most recently served as president of digital banking at Equity Bank in Wichita,

Achieva Credit Union has appointed Rey Navarro as market president for its South Market, which includes Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Lehigh and Naples. Navarro brings more than two decades of experience in banking and leadership, including roles at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. At Wells Fargo, he served as a branch manager focused

In the world of food distribution and retail, collaboration is the key to success. Two notable leaders in the industry, Cammie Chatterton, chief executive officer of Bay Food Brokerage, and David Habib, chief executive officer of Yo Mama’s Foods, recently joined forces in a partnership that has proven to be both strategic and personally rewarding.

Omni Public has appointed Jackie Toledo, former Florida State Representative and civil engineer, as vice president of operations. Toledo will lead the firm’s legislative affairs efforts and help guide organizational growth. Toledo served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022, representing District 60. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation and infrastructure

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has appointed William “Bill” Tapp as board member emeritus following his retirement from the board of directors in March, after 25 years of service. Tapp joined the board in 2000 and served as its 34th chair from 2006 to 2007. He is recognized for his leadership, financial support and

Precision Build has acquired Tampa Steel Erecting Company, a longtime Tampa-based steel fabricator known for its work on major infrastructure and architectural projects, including the geodesic dome at Epcot’s Spaceship Earth. Tampa Steel Erecting Company, founded in 1945 and owned by the Clark family since its inception, will now be wholly owned by Precision Build.

Cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has raised more than $500 million in a new funding round that values the company at $3.4 billion. The round was led by EQT, KKR and FTV Capital, with participation from Ten Eleven Ventures and Finback Investment Partners. The funding will support continued innovation in ReliaQuest’s AI-driven security platform, GreyMatter, and fuel

World Electric Supply, a Sonepar company, has completed the rebranding of Electric Supply of Tampa, officially bringing the business under the World Electric Supply name. The rebranding follows Sonepar’s 2023 acquisition of Electric Supply and the alignment of its electrical contractor operations with World Electric Supply. The utility division of ESI was integrated into Irby,

Regions Bank has reopened its downtown Tampa branch following a full renovation, aimed at delivering a more personalized, tech-forward banking experience. Located at the base of the 100 N. Tampa St. tower, the redesigned branch eliminates the traditional teller line, in favor of one-on-one service with local bankers. The updated layout features technology upgrades such

Comcast Business has expanded its connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, launching new client services teams in Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The move aims to support enterprise customers—many located outside of Comcast’s traditional service areas—with services including global secure networking, advanced cybersecurity and unified communications. One of the first

Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the largest Hooters franchisees, have agreed in principle to acquire more than 100 company-owned restaurants from Hooters of America. The buyer group includes original Hooters founders and franchisees who currently operate about 30% of the brand’s franchised domestic locations. These operators run 14 of the top 30