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Industries

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2022
University rolls out series of programs for entrepreneurs

The Startup Studio, at the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Program, offers micro-courses focused on ideation, mindset and product validation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2022
National logistics company leases almost 350,000 square feet of industrial space in Lakeland

The Massachusetts distribution company took space at the Key Logistics Center just off of I-4 in Polk County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Electric vehicle subscription service arrives in region

Steer EV, part of Toronto-based Facedrive Inc., has opened an operations hub in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2022
More than 300 workforce apartments coming to Tampa

An Arizona developer is building the units on a property near I-75, close to the jobs corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Hertz places high energy order for 175,000 electric vehicles

The deal encompasses several brands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 20, 2022
New York firm gets $28M loan to buy two-thirds of a condo complex

ESG Kullen of New York is buying 161 units at a Palm Harbor condominium community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Tech firm adds to leadership team with hiring of chief marketing officer

Former Amazon, IBM and Microsoft executive Tomer Zuker has joined OPSWAT, which relocated from Silicon Valley to Tampa last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 20, 2022
Tampa real estate investor behind $17 million town house project

The Prosper Group, led by Jay Roberts, has begun work on 40 luxury town homes in Tampa suburb.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 19, 2022
Atlanta multifamily company expands along Gulf Coast, adding over 500 units to its portfolio

RangeWater is using acquisitions and now new construction to grow its footprint in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2022
Private equity firm makes offer for Clearwater cybersecurity company

Vista Equity Partners says it will pay a 39% premium on all outstanding shares of KnowBe4 Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Steven Benna
  • September 19, 2022
Transactions: Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

A Pinellas condo complex sale for nearly $100M leads the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 16, 2022
Illinois company pays nearly $6 million for Fort Myers industrial properties

An LLC with ties to a Chicago-area real estate firm bought the three buildings on Idlewild Street and Plantation Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2022
Fast-casual seafood chain opens two new company-owned restaurants

Captain D’s converted a Taco Bell in Brooksville and a Burger King in Spring Hill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Columnist .
  • September 16, 2022
Florida's insurance litigation problem stares deep into an abyss

The dire situation stems from a complex set of circumstances, says an industry analyst, while the need for policy-driven reforms remains urgent.

  • Insurance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 16, 2022
Amid economic slowdown, cut outreach with caution, branding expert says

Stacey Harrison shares insights about how businesses can "recession-proof" their marketing strategies during tough economic times.

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