By Marcella McCarthy On the heels of a $1.5 million dollar raise, a Tampa Bay area health tech startup, Therapy iQ has announced it’s opening a round to raise another $1.5 million to $2 million. The company, founded by Nathan Maingi, is helping mental health practices streamline their operations through a proprietary practice management software. … Read more
A new exhibition at The Dalí Museum is using interactive artificial intelligence to create a new kind of experience at its gallery, in St. Petersburg. The Shape of Dreams, on view from November 25, 2022, until April 30, 2023, explores 500 years of paintings, from the 16th to 20th centuries, and examines dreams through different … Read more
On December 6, the Little Saint Nick Foundation will hold its Winter Wonderland Saint Nicolas Day Celebration, at the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, make get-well cards and pack gift bags for kids in local hospitals. There will be a presentation by Little Saint Nick Foundation … Read more
Climate First Bancorp, the holding company for Climate First Bank, has acquired the climate and social justice fintech platform developed by the startup Ecountabl. The platform indexes data on over 10,000 companies, analyzing their environmental, social and governance performance to help customers track how their purchases with brands align with their personal values. The purchase … Read more
The Arthritis Foundation wants you to throw on your festive holiday attire and “run for a reason” on December 4. The Jingle Bell Run is raising funds to support research for arthritis treatments, resources and local programs. Dr. Youstina Bolos, a podiatrist with the Florida Orthopedic Institute, in Tampa, is serving as the 2022 Jingle … Read more
Kris Dehnert, chief executive officer and partner of Dugout Mugs, announced the acquisition of Lumberlend, a Westford, Massachusetts company famous for being the “Home of the Original Bat Mug” and Dugout Mug’s largest competitor in the market. Dugout Mugs, based in Lakeland, makes one-of-a-kind gifts for baseball fans with products that are featured in over … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, at Armature Works. More than 500 attendees gathered to recognize the accomplishments of Tampa Bay’s small business community, at Armature Works, in Tampa. The 2022 Small Business of the Year Award winners include: Outstanding … Read more
Individuals, companies and nonprofits were honored for their philanthropic work at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 8, at Armature Works, in Tampa. In addition, Scott Fink, CEO of Fink Auto Group, was honored as TBBW’s first recipient of the Philanthropists of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Presenting sponsors … Read more
ReedTMS Logistics, based in Tampa, has been acquired by Werner Enterprises, a transportation and logistics company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Werner signed a definitive agreement and closed on the acquisition of 100% of the stock of Reed Transport Services and RTS-TMS, doing business as ReedTMS Logistics, according to a report. ReedTMS, founded in 1996, is … Read more
Busy season is ramping up as we move toward the holidays. Here are some things to put on your calendar for the week ahead. Tuesday, November 8 TBBW’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards Armature Works 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa 6 p.m. This event is currently sold out. Wednesday, November 9 The Tampa Bay Chamber’s … Read more
