TBBW’s Top Stories Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

spARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.

Chuck Merlis January 8, 2026

spARK Labs is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem through patience, execution and long-term founder support.

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community...

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.