Women of Business

From health care to finance, these top-rated employers are shaping a more inclusive future for women in the workplace, right here in the Tampa Bay region. If you’re a woman building your career in Tampa Bay or its surrounding counties, you’re in good company — literally. Five major employers with deep roots in the region

Marlene Spalten is the kind of leader who prefers deep conversation over small talk, collaboration over silos and vision over ego. As the president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Spalten has carved out a role that is as complex as it is impactful, part strategist, part matchmaker, part steward

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Women of Distinction Awards, with the annual luncheon scheduled for March 4, at Armature Works. Now in its 34th year, the event honors six local women who exemplify courage, confidence and character in their professional and community leadership. Nominations are open for

The Women’s Edge has revealed the 2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida— a ranking based on 2024 data that recognizes not just revenue, but a holistic view of leadership and impact. From nonprofit leaders to Fortune 500 executives, the honorees embody innovation, equity and economic growth. This year, 12 women in the Tampa Bay

In a city full of bold entrepreneurs, Camilla Jeffs and Amber Boskers are carving out a new kind of success story. The co-owners of Kohler Haus Remodeling didn’t start the company, but since taking it over in late 2023, they’ve more than doubled its revenue and are eyeing an ambitious $10 million goal, within five

Vera Muzzillo, chief executive officer of Tampa-based Proforma, has been named the 2025 Woman of Achievement by Promotional Products Association International. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advance opportunities for others and make meaningful contributions to the promotional products industry and their communities, according to a statement. Under her leadership, Proforma has grown

Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell and Dotti Groover-Skipper as the 2025 inductees into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women recommends nominees for the honor and the governor selects three inductees to recognize for their significant contributions to the state. Groover-Skipper,

When Lindse Murphy speaks about the mission of The Women’s Edge, you can hear it — the spark in her voice, the unshakable pride, the drive behind her words. As executive director of the Florida chapter, she’s not just managing a program — she’s facilitating a movement nearly three decades in the making. What began

Gerene Keesler’s parents were told she would not live past the age of two. She grew up having seizures and her parents were told it meant there was a 98 percent chance she had epilepsy.  But, for most of her childhood, she was shepherded along the standard path.  “They could not handle having a differently wired

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has named six women as honorees for its 33rd annual Women of Distinction Luncheon, scheduled for March 12, 2025, at Armature Works, in Tampa. This year’s Women of Distinction include Dr. Kanika Tomalin, chief executive officer of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg; The Honorable Kathryn Starkey,

The 2024 conference happens in downtown Tampa on Dec. 13

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has announced the honorary chairs for the 2025 Women of Distinction luncheon at Armature Works on March 12, 2025. In its 33rd year, this event celebrates six women in Tampa Bay, each year and attracts more than 600 business and community leaders across Tampa Bay. The honorary chairs will