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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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
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.
Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local economic impact through 16 markets and roughly 900 vendors across the Tampa Bay region.

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Shoppers walk between vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa
For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.

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M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.
CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets

David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.

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David Habib speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview with Bridgette Bello at the Motor Enclave in Tampa
How David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods

From his family kitchen in Clearwater, David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods into a national clean-label brand sold in 24,000 stores.

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Yo Mama’s Foods founder David Habib sits among pallets of packaged sauces inside the company’s Clearwater warehouse
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. More than 500 attendees gathered to recognize the accomplishments of Tampa Bay’s small business community. The 2023 Small Business of the Year Award winners include:

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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 Outstanding Business Leader Kim Farmer/Mile High Fitness and Wellness Outstanding Business Leader Elaine Myrback/EMS Consulting Outstanding Business Leader Greg Zolkos/Atlas Professional Services Startup Business Category

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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 year, the chamber’s 2021 Chair of the Board, Chris Bentley, passed the gavel to 2022 Chair Rebekah Nault. In addition, Kelly Flannery, chief executive officer

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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. Arnhym, Vistage Florida/Arnhym & Associates Startup Category Tampa Bay Business & Wealth 5-20 Category Decker Therapy Services 21-50 Category Gulf Tile Distributors of Florida 51-250

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