TBBW’s Top Stories

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

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

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

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Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.

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

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

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.

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

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

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