Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect

At TBBW’s CEO Connect, Frank Fiume shared how he built i9 Sports into a national franchise and redefined success after the sale.

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Frank Fiume and Bridgette Bello smiling together as Fiume holds the TBBW magazine featuring his cover story
Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community

Gary Hartfield shares his perspective on Tampa leadership, service and the community challenges shaping the region’s future.

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Gary Hartfield holds Tampa Bay Business & Wealth cover at CEO Connect.
Scenes from CEO Connect with John Mejia (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its November CEO Connect with John Mejia, CEO of Mega Service Solutions, in Tampa. The event was held at the Spiral Staircase, in Tampa.

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera, founder and CEO of Cadmus Dental Labs, in Tampa. The event was held at the University Club,

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CEO Connect recap with Micha Seal

Micha Seal is the founder of Watermelon Swim, a collection of swim schools, located in the Tampa Bay area.  On track to exceed $13 million in revenue in 2024, and

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Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Rob Elder (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its September CEO Connect with Rob Elder, president of Elder Automotive Group. BankUnited and Nperspetive were presenting sponsors for the event. The event was hosted

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Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with the Micha Seal (PHOTOS and VIDEO)  

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Micha Seal, chief executive officer and founder of Watermelon Swim, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event were Holland &

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CEO Connect Recap: The McKibbons share stories of growth

In 1926, a man named John “Jack” McKibbon Jr., along with his brother Marvin, teamed up and opened a franchise location of Piggly Wiggly in Gainesville, Georgia.  This was the

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Paula Woodring (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect, at J.C. Newman Cigar Company, in Tampa, featuring Paula Woodring, chief executive officer and founder of RELTCO. Presenting sponsors included

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Fred Lay (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its April CEO Connect, at Thousand and One, featuring Fred Lay, CEO of Construction Services Inc. Presenting sponsors included BankUnited, Northern Trust and nPerspective.

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CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets

David Habib established Yo Mama’s Foods in 2017. The company, based in Clearwater, started out making pasta sauces and expanded into barbecue sauces and salad dressings. The company now ships

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