Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.
How a Tampa company built a bar crawl business at scale

A Tampa company scaled a bar crawl model nationwide, with Gasparilla serving as its largest annual test of growth.

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Three founders of Tampa-based Downtown Crawlers pose inside a bar, reflecting the company’s growth from a Gasparilla event to operations in 28 cities.
Why investing in your network matters

Why staying visible and engaged can determine which businesses grow during a downturn.

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Business professionals networking and talking at a social event
CEO Connect lends a hand: The Q&A with Richard Forsyth

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its 42nd “CEO Connect” at the Colony Grill, in Midtown Tampa. The number 42 is important to remember. During the event, before Richard Forysth’s interview, Tamela Perdue, senior vice president of compliance with Sunshine Health and board chair for Volunteer Florida, addressed guests and encouraged those in attendance to

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Scenes from TBBW’s Women of Influence at Workscapes (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held a Women of Influence panel discussion at Workscapes, in Tampa. The topic was Women in Commerical Real Estate, Construction and Development. The event was presented by Shumaker, Contractors Closers & Connections, TD Bank, Stoneweg and Workscapes. See photos from the event by clicking through the gallery below. Photos by

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Chillin’ with Shilen at J.C. Newman Cigar Co.

Shilen Patel is the founder and chief executive officer of HealthAxis, a health insurance-focused software company in Tampa, which had revenue of $45 million in 2021. He is a Tie Tampa Bay charter member and has mentored and invested in companies that have been a part of Tie Youth Programs. Patel chaired the Community Enrichment

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On the Scene: Leadership Tampa Bay’s Power of Access (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa Bay held its Power of Access event at the Centre Club, in Tampa. The event brings ten of Tampa Bay’s most influential people, ten table moderators (one for each table) and 80 participant leaders. The ten influencers rotate around the room, every 10 minutes, to discuss and bring possible solutions to some of

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Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Jacqueline Darna (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Jacqueline Darna at The Colony Grill, in St. Petersburg. The sold-out event was presented by sponsors including Sabal Trust, Southstate, SEDCO and TriNet. TBBW’s video partner is Empowering Creative. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

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Members mingle at the Mahaffey celebrating The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

What’s the universal sign of a great party? When nobody wants to leave! Just ask Amy Miller, president of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. “What a great vibe it was,” she said about the intimate soiree held inside the VIP lounge at The Mahaffey Theater. The event was a Happy Hour for supporters of

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Tips for closing a business deal on the golf course

By Jordan Fuller  Think of closing deals and having business meetings and it’s likely your mind goes straight to the conference room. But the golf course is well-known for being like an outdoor boardroom, where business deals in all industries are discussed and made. If you aren’t a golfer, learning how to play can give

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On the Scene: CEO Connect with Joy Gendusa (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its CEO Connect with PostcardMania’s Joy Gendusa at the private estate of Taylor and Sonya Ranker. (Click through the gallery below to see photos.) The unofficial TBBW holiday party was a sold-out event and even had an appearance of Santa! Thank you to our presenting sponsors Encore Bank and

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On the Scene: AM&AA Tampa Bay Social at Marina Pointe

The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors Tampa Bay Chapter held a networking event for its sponsors at Marina Pointe. Noah Breakstone, CEO of BTI Partners, addressed the crowd. BTI Partners is the developer for Marina Pointe, in Tampa. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”13035,13034,13033,13032,13031″]

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