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

Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are privately funded by local businesses, not the city, a nearly 20-year tradition led by Jackson’s Bistro.

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

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns in April with a new Hard Rock event, expanded chef showdowns and the Grand Tasting downtown.

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2 story, 13K sq ft Health and Wellness Center.

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead of Gasparilla.

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

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

David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.

The Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet was held at the India Cultural Center, in Tampa.  Kuleen Shah, founder of Connecting Tampa Bay, was the event chair. The event raised $90,000 in sponsorships, advertising and through a silent auction. 

Almost 400 guests gathered at Armature Works, in Tampa, to honor the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation as the Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker of the Year.  This annual event honors an individual, or group, for their contribution to the Children’s Dream Fund and to the Tampa Bay community.

 Tampa Bay Business & Wealth held its Hispanic Business Summit at Five Labs, in Tampa, where two panels discussed business topics as they relate to the Hispanic community. Hispanic business is a key driver of our economy’s revitalization. The TBBW Hispanic Business Summit welcomed the exploration of these countless innovative opportunities through public policy, procurement,