How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups

Army veteran Valerie Lavin is helping Tampa Bay’s veterans and first responders turn service into successful startups.

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Action Zone staff and volunteers connect with veterans, first responders and aspiring entrepreneurs across Tampa Bay.
Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

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Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.
Measuring the economic impact of Tampa Bay Markets

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local growth through 16 markets and 900 vendors across Tampa Bay.

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Crowds walk between rows of white vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa, with local businesses selling food, crafts and clothing under clear blue skies.
Tampa Bay Chamber names Small Businesses of the Year 2023

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of the 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards, at a ceremony on Thursday, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

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Tampa Bay Chamber announces 2023 Small Business of the Year semi-finalists

The Tampa Bay Chamber has announced the semi-finalists of its 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards. The list includes: Outstanding Business Leader Robert J. Clark Jr./Tampa Steel Erecting Company

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South Tampa Chamber announces award winners and unveils new logo

The South Tampa Chamber hosted their annual meeting and awards dinner on March 3, 2022, at Peter O. Knight Airport. After recounting some of the chamber’s achievements from the past

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Tampa Bay Chamber names Small Business of the Year winners at Armature Works

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 41st Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, at Armature Works, Thursday night. The winners were: Outstanding Business Leader Rolfe G.

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Small businesses in times of COVID-19

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic small local businesses are slowly regaining their equilibrium with some time to reflect. Throughout the Tampa Bay area some positive constants have emerged through

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When life gives you lockdown: COVID-19’s creative entrepreneurs

Before applications opened for Paycheck Protection Program relief loans, our phones in the business banking office were ringing off the hook. We spoke with entrepreneurs and business owners who were

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One Liners Pinellas

►Craig Scafidi, a commercial advisor with Coldwell Banker Commercial, represented Amigo’s Tortilla Bar as they signed a lease to open their first St. Petersburg location in a 2,000-square-foot commercial building

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