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Business Support

By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2025

Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

Leadership

By Louis Llovio
February 4, 2025

MetLife's redone Tampa office aims to create a better workspace

The company's updated space is geared toward creating a more collaborative experience for workers and a place for the company to hawk its wares.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 3, 2025

Housing, jobs, population growth: Florida Chamber Foundation's 2025 forecast

As Florida's economy and population grow, housing and affordability remain top concerns.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 27, 2025

Follow the reading habits of a local million-dollar tech startup founder

From a police officer to the global C-Suite to starting his own company, Casey Marquette remains steadfast on one get and stay ahead factor: reading leadership books.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
January 26, 2025

Cable, internet provider invests $15 million into Charlotte County

Comcast says it’s been expanding services across the state as well.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
January 17, 2025

Forget goals: For 2025, set – and keep – New Year's intentions

A new approach to New Year's resolutions requires a deeper way of thinking about the leader you are and the leader you want to be.

Advice

By Denise Federer
January 14, 2025

Influence: The Rosetta Stone of post-succession triumph

The push and pull of influencing others requires a thoughtful strategy.

Advice

By Denise Federer
January 6, 2025

Gender and business leadership: How much does it matter?

The answer can be varied and depends on some important factors. But one constant is leaders — of either gender — need to be flexible and adaptable.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
December 16, 2024

Riders, elephants and paths: Three steps to navigate change leadership

Understanding the difference between the emotional and rational side of the brain is a key way to manage through difficult circumstances.

Advice

By Denise Federer
December 5, 2024

The next succession: Keeping a family business intact in the third generation

The transition from the second to third generation in a family business can be a minefield. It's also manageable.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
November 1, 2024

Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

Advice

By Elizabeth King
October 16, 2024

Business owners can visit mobile assistance centers post-Milton

Business owners can get in-person help navigating state and federal loan programs to help with disaster relief from Hurricane Milton.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
October 11, 2024

Tampa officials warn of post-Milton scammers looking for victims

The city of Tampa is telling residents to do their homework before hiring contractors and workers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 11, 2024

Pasco EDC urges small businesses to apply for $50M in bridge loans

The state has created a bridge loan program to help small businesses in affected counties through Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
October 10, 2024

State Emergency Bridge Loan applications now available

The resources are meant to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

Florida

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