Hurricane Alliance

By Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy First and foremost, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left a profound mark on our beloved Tampa Bay area. My home and business, like many of yours, have experienced severe flooding, bringing the reality of

Ways to show support for hurricane relief

Every year, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth gathers for an afternoon and plans what they think the next year of issues will look like. From who will be on the cover, to special sections. The meeting takes hours, and we walk away with a plan.  A plan that never goes as planned. 

By Brooke Mirenda, CEO of SEDCO  As a Small Business Administration lender, I received notice on Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m., that the SBA has already exhausted its disaster funding for small businesses.  This occurred just six days after Hurricane Milton devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast. To be clear, this isn’t the fault of the SBA.

By Carrie Zeisse, chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Tampa Bay residents are no strangers to hurricane season, despite the area being spared a significant, direct, hit for over a century. This past October, however, a devastating one-two punch hit the region. Hurricane Helene’s storm surge was followed by Milton’s high winds and torrential

Before a hurricane hits, it’s the most beautiful weather seen, in some time. “The calm before the storm,” as they say.  After Hurricane Helene, there was so much destruction. Never did I think I’d live to see the day where it was as widespread as it was on Sept. 27, 2024.  And then it happened

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2024 Philanthropists of the Year at the CI Group, in Tampa. Individuals, companies and foundations will be honored for their philanthropic work at the Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 13, at Armature Works, in Tampa. During this year’s event,

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one local business is determined to provide more than just a place to work—it aims to offer a sanctuary. The Spiral Staircase, located in downtown Tampa and founded by Christina McCue Hoek, is a community-focused space designed to empower women at all stages of life. After the

Pelican Golf Club and The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, are uniting to launch a “Florida Strong” t-shirt and sweatshirt campaign benefiting the Florida Disaster Fund. The campaign aims to support Floridians affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, directing proceeds to the Volunteer Florida Foundation’s disaster relief efforts. Starting today, fans can purchase “Florida

In response to the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Achieva Credit Union has rolled out two relief programs to assist affected employees and educators. The first initiative is a Hurricane Relief Fund for Achieva employees who experienced significant losses. Donations are being accepted from employees and members, with the Achieva Foundation matching contributions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union has launched a disaster relief program for members impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, focusing on support for Florida-based members, including those served by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg. The program includes two loan options: Emergency Relief Loan: Members can borrow up to $1,500 at a 3.99%

Marrin Costello Jewelry is starting a new chapter at its flagship location, transforming the space into the Marrin Costello Jewelry Outlet. Starting on Nov. 1, customers will be able to explore an exclusive collection of sample sale pieces, all available at just $25. During this limited-time shopping opportunity, a portion of the proceeds of each