Tampa-based XTEND begins $8M drone deliveries to Middle East
XTEND delivers first drones under $8M defense contract tied to Tampa expansion.
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$10M gift to Tampa General funds immunotherapy lab, supports new tower
MacKechnie donation funds immunotherapy lab and supports new Tampa General tower project.
Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores
Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.
Saint Leo to make ‘every graduate digitally fluent’ with AI training
IBM SkillsBuild will become a graduation requirement beginning fall 2026.
Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’
Limayem ties internships and AI strategy to Tampa Bay workforce needs.
Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50
The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.
2026 Women Who Win: Entrepreneur finalists
Three founders scale companies across tech, recruiting and manufacturing.
Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger
XTEND’s Tampa headquarters anchors a planned $1.5B Nasdaq merger with JFB.
Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub
Tampa-based Shriners grows AI research and plans Georgia Tech institute.