The leaders behind Tampa Bay’s biggest companies
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth covers the leaders shaping the region’s economy, culture and future.
Published monthly on the first of every month, TBBW Cover Stories spotlight the founders, CEOs and executives driving business growth across Tampa Bay, told through reported, human-centered narratives rather than company profiles.
These are not company profiles. They are human stories about founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs who live and work in Tampa Bay.
What to know
What makes a TBBW Cover Story different
Every TBBW cover story is built around one core idea: people connect with people, not brands.
Our reporting focuses on:
- How leaders think under pressure
- What shaped their leadership style
- The failures that informed their success
- The personal values behind business decisions
- How their companies contribute to Tampa Bay’s economic growth
Each story is reported in depth, written with care and designed to give readers context they cannot get from a press release or earnings call.
Who we feature
TBBW cover subjects represent the highest level of leadership in Tampa Bay’s business community.
To be considered for a cover feature, leaders must meet clear editorial standards, including:
- CEO or Founder role
- Active presence in Tampa Bay’s six-county region
- Company revenue of at least $20M annually
- We are committed to equal representation and believe strong leadership reflects diverse voices and lived experiences.
- Willingness to share a personal story, not just company milestones
- Philanthropic involvement that reflects community impact
- Participation in a live CEO Connect fireside chat
Cover story subjects represent companies with real scale, long-term growth and measurable impact across Tampa Bay.
Leadership across industries
Leadership across industries
TBBW Cover Stories span the full range of Tampa Bay’s economy, including:
- Healthcare and medicine
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Real estate and development
- Finance, private equity and investment
- Retail, hospitality and consumer brands
- Technology and emerging industries
By covering multiple sectors, we provide readers with a clear picture of who is driving Tampa Bay business today and where the region is headed next.
A magazine built for Tampa Bay
As a hyperlocal publication, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth is deeply rooted in the region it covers.
Our audience includes business owners, investors executives and decision-makers who want context, credibility and insight into the companies shaping Tampa Bay.
Unlike national business outlets, our reporting reflects:
- Local market realities
- Regional investment trends
- Community impact
- Long-term business growth
That local lens is what makes our cover stories relevant long after publication.
Latest Cover Story
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How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care
A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.
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How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success
From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving back.
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How Frank Fiume built i9 Sports and changed youth sports forever
From founding i9 Sports to mentoring entrepreneurs, Frank Fiume’s journey shows why fulfillment matters as much as success.
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