Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
Vistra Communications has named Chris Zarreke as its new chief financial officer. A Florida Certified Public Accountant, and a double Florida State University alumnus, Zarreke steps into the position previously held by Zoe Gustafson, who recently retired after seven years with Vistra. He began his career as an auditor and consultant with PwC, also known … Read more
Rolex Updates Cosmograph Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, which has been updated across the entire range. The singular design of the case, and face, has characterized the chronograph since its launch and has now been revisited with subtle refinements to a number of details. The dial receives new graphic balance and … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber represented the region at the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator was one of only four finalists in the global competition for Best Chamber Model of Innovation. Presenting before the international panel was Avril Stinson, vice president of economic inclusion and … Read more
It’s not a traditional business event, but it will be funny business. Six Tampa Bay entrepreneurs and chief executive officers will be performing live, stand-up routines at the Tampa Improv, on September 6, at The Entrepreneur & CEO Stand-Up Challenge. The show is curated by “humor scientist,” and Las Vegas headliner, Matt Kazam in a … Read more
Jacobs Mitsubishi – Wesley Chapel is the 100th dealership to complete construction, and open for business, as part of the brand’s global Visual Identity Program. Introduced in 2019, the program was designed to improve the customer experience through a premium Mitsubishi Motors retail environment, according to a statement. “Anyone who has paid attention to the … Read more
April Grajales is returning to Regions Bank as market executive and commercial banking leader, in Tampa and surrounding communities in Hillsborough County. Grajales originally served Regions in consumer banking and commercial banking roles from 2003 until 2011. She has since gained 12 years of additional financial services experience serving middle-market and multi-national corporations, with roles … Read more
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay honored John Tomlin, chief executive officer of Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate, as one of eleven recipients of its national award for volunteerism. Tomlin was chosen from more than 247,000 volunteers in the United States, according to a statement. Junior Achievement’s Gold Leadership Award honors volunteer excellence, presented in recognition … Read more
REM Capital celebrated the groundbreaking for its latest development, in St. Petersburg, Ellington Place, an apartment community. Located at 770 4th Ave., N., the design for Ellington Place is inspired by the jazz era and the legendary Duke Ellington, according to a statement. Each of the 220 studio and one-bedroom apartments will include high-quality finishes … Read more
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay has released unseen photos of its two, new 14th-floor event spaces offering panoramic views of Tampa Bay. The main event space, Skylark, encompasses 3,400 square feet of indoor space, including 1,800 square feet of pre-function space. It also has a 1,400-square-foot outdoor rooftop terrace with bay and city views. Its sister … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a Pinellas Park-based provider of medical gas services, testing and equipment, has acquired Premier Medical, headquartered in Tennessee, with a branch office in Florida. Premier will now have access to MTA’s software platforms for the benefit of employees and customers, according to a statement. “Together, we will broaden our service offerings, expand our … Read more