Spectrum to celebrate new call center, announce 700 new jobs

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 … Read more

Port Tampa Bay reopens shipping channels, resumes fuel distribution after Hurricane Milton

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 … Read more

Velera’s TriVerity names new president

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 … Read more

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving aids in hurricane recovery efforts

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 … Read more

Move-ins begin at Pinellas County car condominium (PHOTOS)

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 … Read more

Proforma names chief brand officer

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 … Read more

Holding company for Toorak and Merchants Mortgage appoints chief operating officer

Roemanu has named Charles “Mac” Macintosh its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. Roemanu is the parent company of Toorak Capital Partners, a capital provider for the residential real estate lending industry, and Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corp., which originates residential transition and stabilized investor loans. Macintosh will manage several business areas, from its Tampa … Read more

3D Cloud secures $20 million investment from Bellini Capital

3D Cloud, formerly known as Marxent, has secured a $20 million growth capital investment led by Arnie Bellini, of Bellini Capital. Bellini, a Tampa Bay tech entrepreneur and board member at 3D Cloud, has increased his investment as the company continues to expand its presence in 3D digital asset management and product configuration. “This investment … Read more