Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with new information. Tampa Bay residents still navigating the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are invited to attend a Hurricane Alliance Town Hall, a free event designed to provide insights and critical resources for homeowners, and renters, navigating the recovery and rebuilding process. The event will occur … Read more
In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Hillsborough Education Foundation and Pinellas Education Foundation have raised a total of $2.8 million to support schools, students and educators affected by the storms. HEF launched a Hurricane Relief Fund and, with help from donors and community partners, raised over $1.2 million. The funds are being used … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
