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  • September 28, 2023
Tampa General Hospital, USF team up to add nurses to workforce

Tampa General invests $4.4 million into the University of South Florida's nursing school to enhance training.

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Private equity firm buys Fort Myers retailer Chico's for $1 billion

The deal comes 40 years after the company was founded.

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Moving to the 'next up' CEO in a family business requires trust and transparency

Preparation for this transition should begin long before the first day.

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  • September 27, 2023
After 21 years, Tampa ReStore location moving

The store, which sell of building materials and other items to raise money for affordable housing, is relocating to a larger location later this year.

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St. Pete manufacturing giant sells mobility division for $2.2 billion

Jabil's consumer electronics division in China is sold to BYD Electronic.

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Rebooted Ringling Bros. show born in Manatee County aims to fill arenas

Feld Entertainment has been working on the show for more than a year.

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Well-known Manatee-Sarasota area college president announces retirement

Carol Probstfeld will officially retire July 1, 2024.

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Community bank rolls past $2 billion in home mortgage loans

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank handled $1 billion in home loans the past five years.

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  • September 27, 2023
Clearwater firm buys five senior living facilities decade after exiting sector

Ten years later, TJM Properties again seizes an opportunity to cash in on senior living facilities, this time as a buyer.

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  • September 26, 2023
Insurance benefits firm forecasts 20% revenue growth with acquisition

PBI had been in discussion with Lisa Parker since July before confirming the deal on Sept. 22.

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Pasco mall adds five tenants, including French and German retailers

The 441,000-square-foot Tampa Premium Outlets is expanding, adding four merchants and a new restaurant.

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  • September 26, 2023
Tampa Bay EDC's foundation gets $100,000 grant

Truist steps up to plate and makes large grant to Tampa Bay EDC's inclusive economic program.

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  • September 26, 2023
Tampa automation company acquires manufacturing software firm

Advantive acquires Proplanner, an assembly-line management software company.

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  • September 25, 2023
Michigan credit union acquires $160M SWFL bank division

DFCU paid nearly $12 million for MidWestOne Bank’s Naples and Fort Myers division.

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  • September 25, 2023
Nonprofit executive builds consulting firm out of experience

The new Deming Consulting practice was created to help nonprofits with areas like board member training and mergers.

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