Nikky Flores, Florida region manager for middle market banking at JPMorgan Chase, has been named the new chair of the Tampa Bay Partnership. Flores succeeds Brian Auld, president of the Tampa Bay Rays, following his two-year term. Flores, who has served on the Partnership’s board for three years, has more than 20 years of financial … Read more
La Unión Residence and Social Hall, a multifamily redevelopment, will officially open on Nov. 2, in Ybor City’s 50-acre Gasworx District. The new complex, inspired by the historic social hall that once stood in its place, aims to set a new standard for urban living in one of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Other plans for … Read more
The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber has appointed Rene Cantu as its new president and chief executive officer. Cantu, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in advocacy and community engagement, plans to enhance the Chamber’s mission of promoting inclusive economic growth and supporting LGBTQ+ professionals and business leaders. He succeeds Justice Gennari. In … Read more
Homrich Berg, an Atlanta-based registered investment adviser, has appointed Larry Parkin as principal and Florida market leader to head its new Tampa office. This is the firm’s second location in Florida, following its opening in Palm Beach Gardens, in 2021. Parkin joins Homrich Berg after a two-year retirement and previously served as managing director at … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
