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The Tampa Bay Wave has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the United States Economic Development Administration to start a seed fund to focus on cybersecurity, fintech and healthtech startups. This three-year grant, awarded as a part of the U.S. EDA’s 2023 “Build to Scale” program, will help to launch the Tampa Bay Innovation Seed

Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 7, at Armature Works, in Tampa. In addition, Physician Rahul Mehra, founder and creator of Emotional Vaccines, was honored as TBBW’s recipient of the Philanthropists of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Presenting

Developers HP Capital, The DeNunzio Group and KAST Construction celebrated the Topping Off of Reflection, a luxury condominium project, in downtown St. Petersburg. Amenities feature a pool on the roof, a private club poolside and concierge services. With only 20 units remaining for sale, the Jade floor plan, particularly residence #1704, has proven to be

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2023 Philanthropists of the Year at the Hampton Chocolate Factory, in Tampa. Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at the Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 7, at Armature Works, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the

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Metropolitan Ministries is collaborating with 30 community partners to expand its holiday outreach and will operate 10 “pop-up” tent locations in neighborhoods of highest need, throughout the region. For the fifth year, Metropolitan Ministries is teaming up with Thaddeus Bullard, also known as  WWE global ambassador Titus O’Neil, and his Bullard Family Foundation. Former Major

Moss Construction and Opal Sol held a ceremony to celebrate the building reaching its final height with the completion of the outer structure. A new phase in the resort’s construction now begins, with the framing of 248 suites and resort amenities which will include three pools, two with waterfront views, the full-service Opal Spa and

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have entered a joint effort and appointed Freddy Williams to lead both organizations, as president and chief executive officer. Through a shared services agreement, the local Boys & Girls Clubs across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties will collaborate in its

Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit accelerator for startups, has announced a strategic collaboration with the University of South Florida, funded by a grant from the United States Economic Development Administration, to launch its HealthTech|X Accelerator program. This initiative, scheduled to launch in mid-2024, will have a focus on healthtech startups. “Thanks to the invaluable support

Tampa Bay’s business heavy hitters packed into the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa to hear the annual update from the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. The theme this year: Driven. (See photos of the event below) Among the wins the EDC shared were the start of its three-year strategic plan, new partnerships, like

We love spooky season at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth. Do you celebrate at your business? If so, be sure to send your photos to Jo-Lynn Brown at [email protected] so we can add them to our annual slideshow and share with our readers. Happy Halloween friends!

Climate First Bank has relocated its St. Petersburg headquarters to 182 37th Ave. N, near the Northeast Park shopping center. The 5,781-square-foot building is undergoing remodeling and upgrades, including the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and more. The building is expected to be completed in mid-2024. “Our initial location was always meant