Seagate Space takes rocket launches offshore

Seagate Space is rethinking how and where rockets launch as offshore platforms move into focus.

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Mobile offshore launch platform carrying a rocket at sea during a conceptual launch scenario
Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

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Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.
Why Tampa Bay growth requires learning not just hiring

Sustainable growth in Tampa Bay depends on developing people not just hiring them.

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A professional meeting scene shows a smiling young man in a blazer speaking with a colleague across a table, with the words “Learning Drives Growth” overlaid at the bottom.
How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

John Bell explains the philosophy and business decisions that helped Tampa Theatre thrive for 40 years.

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John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.
Sip into a world where every chapter connects and empowers us

A Literary Sips conversation with Dr. Sarah Combs on leadership, reading and serving with purpose.

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Dr. Sarah Combs and Julie Edelman share a glass of wine during a Literary Sips conversation at a wine bar.
Why founders struggle to sell at the peak of success

Founders often resist selling when performance peaks, even though that moment is when buyers place the highest value on the business.

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Two business professionals shaking hands across a desk, symbolizing a high-stakes business decision and the moment of transition during a company sale.
Have we lost our identity as Tampa Bay grows?

As Tampa Bay grows, architect Justin Kimmich asks whether speed and efficiency are erasing the region’s sense of place.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa Bay showing new high-rise development and dense urban growth under clear skies.
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.

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.
Why investing in your network matters

Why staying visible and engaged can determine which businesses grow during a downturn.

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When business owners know it’s time to retire

Knowing when to retire is less about age and more about readiness, health and planning the next chapter.

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A couple walking along the beach beside a jar labeled retirement, representing planning for life after business ownership.
Tampa founder Balaji Ramadoss is building human-first AI

After a bootstrapped exit, Tampa founder Balaji Ramadoss is building human-first AI for how teams actually work.

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EXOS logo alongside Balaji Ramadoss, founder of the AI workflow platform
Building a business around Florida hurricane season

A Tampa Bay entrepreneur on leaving corporate life to build a modern hurricane protection business rooted in Florida’s climate and craftsmanship.

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Flooded residential street in Florida alongside Storm Shielder branding, illustrating hurricane season risks and home protection needs.