SpARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech

SpARK Labs is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem through patience, execution and long-term founder support.

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Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.
How Trustate uses automation to cut estate work for firms

Trustate helps law firms automate estate administration and reduce manual legal work.

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Trustate software dashboard shown on a laptop displaying estate workflows and client projects
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 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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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
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. The event was sponsored by Apex Health, Bank United, CI Group and Haven Design. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

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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, in Tampa. The event was sponsored by Hyde Park Capital, Northern Trust, Shumaker and The William Stanley Group. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video

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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 open three new locations, her business is doing much more than just staying afloat these days. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of Tampa

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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 at Union, in Tampa. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

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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 & Knight and The William Stanley CFO Group. The event was hosted at Perform 24, in Tampa. Photos by Pamella Lee and video by Empowering Creative.

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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 start of the McKibbon enterprise, the springboard for McKibbon Hospitality, based in Tampa.  John McKibbon III is currently chair of the board of McKibbon and

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