Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River highlighting First Watch Restaurant Group as part of TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series.
How a Tampa company built a bar crawl business at scale

A Tampa company scaled a bar crawl model nationwide, with Gasparilla serving as its largest annual test of growth.

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Three founders of Tampa-based Downtown Crawlers pose inside a bar, reflecting the company’s growth from a Gasparilla event to operations in 28 cities.
Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy while preparing for a careful next chapter.

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Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.
Why Eskuad sees field operations as tech’s next frontier

Tampa-based Eskuad is building technology for the world where work actually happens, far from Wi-Fi, dashboards and boardrooms.

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Eskuad field operations platform displayed across desktop and mobile devices, showing offline reporting tools designed for remote industrial environments.
Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 4: Bloomin’ Brands

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River, home to Bloomin’ Brands headquarters.
Tampa ranks 2nd among top U.S. retail markets in 2025

Tampa placed second nationwide in CoStar’s 2025 ranking of the top U.S. retail markets, reflecting durable fundamentals and steady demand.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, office towers and surrounding commercial development.
Why investing in your network matters

Why staying visible and engaged can determine which businesses grow during a downturn.

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Business professionals networking and talking at a social event
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.

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Exterior of a Beef O’Brady’s sports pub location, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion as it marks 40 years in business.
Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 3: The Mosaic Company

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

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Downtown Tampa skyline along the Hillsborough River highlighting the city’s business district and corporate headquarters corridor
Why LGE Design Build chose Tampa for its East Coast hub

LGE Design Build is executing on nearly 500,000 sq ft of logistics work as it establishes Tampa as its East Coast hub.

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LGE Design Build’s Tampa office along a brick-lined downtown street, marking the firm’s deliberate expansion into Florida as its East Coast hub.
Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

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Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.