Business Support

By Louis Llovio
July 22, 2023

Survey: Small business owners remain worried about economy

While fears of inflation and difficulty finding employees are still a major concern, a new survey finds that owners do see signs of improvement.

Florida

By Amanda Postma
July 19, 2023

Chamber opens application process for small business assistance funds initiative

Last year's program brought in $100,000 to 45 businesses.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
July 18, 2023

Sarasota sisters detail the skills to set leaders apart from the pack

Candice and Lauren Henry believe their brand of leadership counsel — it starts with looking, acting and feeling top shelf — resonates with up-and-coming leaders.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
July 17, 2023

Business accelerator launches data-focused program for startups

The program will run from August through October featuring groups workshops and individualized mentoring.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Denise Federer
July 13, 2023

Want a smooth family business transition? Embrace strategic planning.

The best kind of strategic planning prioritizes long-term goals over short-term comfort.

Advice

By Brian Hartz
June 9, 2023

Data-driven hiring discrimination risk rises as companies turn to AI

Algorithm-based job applicant screening tools are nothing new, but the introduction of artificial intelligence into the job applicant screening process brings new potential for legal peril.

Technology

By Amanda Postma
June 9, 2023

AI-generated content creation hub secures $4.2 million in seed funding

St. Petersburg-based Optiversal blazes the way for AI-based platforms to be human-forward.

Technology

By Louis Llovio
June 9, 2023

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

Technology

By Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Entities across the region discover a variety of ways to incorporate advanced technology into the daily workflow, with an eye toward increased efficiency.

Technology

By Mark Gordon
May 31, 2023

Beekeeper’s secrets turn into essential leadership lessons

A new leadership fable tells what feels like a real-life tale of a CEO grappling with a rapid growth conundrum. The answers, it turns out, start in the center of a beehive.