Tampa-based, women-owned, ethnic health care company lands major national contract to distribute to U.S. hospitals

Canviiy, an ethnic health care company based in Tampa, has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for ethnic hair, scalp and skincare products with Premier. This new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms, pre-negotiated by Premier, to meet the unique needs of diverse patients, according

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MarineMax expands Minnesota footprint with latest acquisition

MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has acquired C&C Boat Works, a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota, expanding MarineMax’s Minnesota footprint to five locations.  C&C Boat Works is a family-owned business that has been in operation for more than 60 years. The dealership features boats from Barletta, Cobalt, Harris, Nautique, and more. “The addition of C&C

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Ellison Development CEO says Central City YMCA will be an ‘incredible’ project (RENDERINGS)

Ellison Development has announced a major, community-driven, mixed-use project, centered around a new YMCA building. The development plans include a new 110,000-square-foot Central City YMCA facility, a hotel, residential units, with 10 percent reserved for affordable housing, and office and retail space, spanning more than 6 acres. Casey Ellison, chief executive officer of Ellison Development,

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Inside the Gonzmarts’ Plan to Carry Columbia Forward Ahead

A look back at our June 2023 cover story, revisiting the Gonzmart family and the legacy that helped define Tampa’s dining scene.

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Fran Galati (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Fran Galati, an owner of Galati (along with her brothers), who also functions as human resources and information technology director, at Galati Yachts. Presenting sponsors included the CI Group, Corex Legal, Mauldin & Jenkins. The host sponsor was Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi, in

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American Cancer Society names new leadership in Southwest Florida

The American Cancer Society has named Lindsey Langley-Liboriero as senior executive director, Southwest Florida. Based in Tampa, she will lead a cross-functional staff responsible for raising more than $7 million annually to fund cancer research and support services for cancer patients, according to a statement. Langely-Liboreiro joined the ACS team in Nashville, in 2019. As

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20 Questions with Freddy Williams

President, CEO Boys and Girls Clubs Suncoast Freddy Williams is a Florida native and proud Boys & Girls Club alumni. He was named president and chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast in 2016. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast serves more than 20,000 local youth each year and

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Melting Pot Social opens this week in downtown Tampa (PHOTOS)

Melting Pot Social, or MeltSO, opened its doors in the Ave Tampa Riverwalk apartment building, at 105 West Tyler Street. The menu is New American food and modern fondue, in addition to flambéed flatbreads, melted raclette and fondue burgers, handhelds, chef-curated entrées, and more, according to a statement. The menu also has create-your-own cheese and

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Older Lundy Koch & Martino partner to be installed as next president-elect for the Hillsborough County Bar Association

Anthony D. Martino, a partner with Older Lundy Koch & Martino, will be installed as the next president-elect for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. His previous roles on the HCBA board include service on the Board of Directors Young Lawyers Division from 2008 until 2016 and as the President of the Young Lawyers Division from

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Google invests in Tampa Bay EDC by donating to Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation

Google has joined the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council as a Chairman’s Council Investor. In addition, Google donated $20,000 to the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, an affiliate nonprofit organization of the Tampa Bay EDC, according to a statement. Among its initiatives is CertUp, a career awareness campaign that promotes short-term and certificate degree programs

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Brian Kornfeld says goodbye to Synapse…sort of

The previous CEO talks about the organization’s wins, the growth of the Tampa Bay region and pride for his successor.

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Port Tampa Bay approves new lease agreement with Glovis

The new agreement adds approximately 10.5 acres of vehicle storage area and 33,000 square feet of warehouse space for a vehicle-processing center.

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