Business Support

By Sharon Hillstrom
April 24, 2025

Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. seeks to close the gap between "what students are learning and what businesses need now and in the future."

Opinion

By Denise Federer
March 27, 2025

Good leaders need emotional management skills, not just technical know-how

The key to emotional management is to show, above all else, courage.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
March 6, 2025

Navigating a whitewater world: Leadership in uncertain times

Adaptability and resilience are two important skills when handling constant disruption.

Advice

By Sharon Hillstrom
February 28, 2025

Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success

The school and the EDC work together to prepare students for local jobs in manufacturing and aviation maintenance, among other sectors.

Opinion

By Mark Gordon
February 25, 2025

Slay your impostor: How CEOs can defeat self-doubt

The self-doubt many high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs have, the voice that says you aren’t good enough? There are ways to silence it.

Leadership

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.