Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay announce staff changes. Cassie Kackley was named chief development officer, DJ Gothe was named chief financial officer, Cindy Bauer was named chief human resources officer and Cassandra Thomas was named chief marketing officer. Following a strategic transition, all

Basis Industrial, a privately held real estate owner and operator, based in Boca Raton, closed on the Pinellas Business Center, in St. Petersburg. With the addition of this property, Basis grows its portfolio in the Tampa Bay area to 650,000 square feet. The Pinellas Business Center is at 10901-11001 Roosevelt Boulevard and 1000 112th Circle

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.

In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, is where Robert “Rob” Elder’s story begins. With car dealerships being where his family made a name for itself, in the professional world, the location is fitting. He, his brother Tony and sister Stephanie run the Elder Automotive empire today. Elder as president and chief executive officer of the

Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2024. The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honors individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar for excellence in community leadership

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s third annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by Cigna, HCA, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Fifth Third Bank, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The day began with breakfast and a panel discussion on women’s wellness in mind, body,

Foot Locker will move its global headquarters from New York to St. Petersburg in 2025 as part of its strategic Lace Up Plan.

Pilatus, a Swiss airline manufacturer, plans to build a brand-new facility at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), in Bradenton, expanding its presence in North America. Pilatus executives have signed an official agreement with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Authority. The deal includes plans to develop a factory-owned facility, which Pilatus will use for sales,

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its 2024 Apogee Awards VIP reception for sponsors and finalists. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Presenting sponsors of the 2024 Apogee Awards include Forvis Mazars, Southstate and

The Tampa Bay Sun FC has unveiled its “Taste of Tampa” food selections for fans at Riverfront Stadium, headlined by the first-ever stadium concessions offering from Bern’s Steak House. The options will include classics like hotdogs and more unique stadium fare like charcuterie cups and ice cream sandwiches, crafted from Bern’s beloved Macadamia Nut Ice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a substantial gift to the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.

Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a boutique location at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club. The Fifth Avenue Club, the brand’s luxury personal shopping and styling service, has previously been housed within Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Available to both local customers and The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club guests, the Fifth Avenue Club St. Petersburg