At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession
At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.
Networking
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.
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.
Why investing in your network matters
Why staying visible and engaged can determine which businesses grow during a downturn.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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 … Read more