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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2020
Amazon begins cargo flight operations at area airport

Amazon on Thursday, July 23, opened its newest regional air hub at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Lakeland, Florida, with the first flight arriving from Sacramento, Calif.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2020
Bank extends application window for PPP funds

First Home Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida, plans to continue to process applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans after the loan availability period ends on Aug. 8.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2020
Home repair firm consolidates regional presence with acquisition

CoolToday President Jaime DiDomenico will combine his firm's operations with Tampa-based Easy A/C.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
Shopping center to provide free headshots for job seekers

The manager of a Lakeland, Florida, shopping mall is stepping up to provide free professional headshots to aid people who are looking for a new job.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
New development hires head of retail operations

Midtown Tampa, a Bromley Cos. mixed-use project set to open in February, has named Kathleen Hackshaw general manager of retail operations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
Bank promotes long-serving executive to president, COO

The Bank of Tampa has named Corey Neil, a 17-year veteran of the financial institution, president and COO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2020
Multi-state builder names new president of area branch

Moss Construction veteran Mike Mazza has been promoted to president of the Fort Lauderdale-based firm’s mid-Florida region

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2020
Boat dealer acquires yacht insurance agency

Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has acquired Private Insurance Services, a specialty yacht insurance agency based in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2020
Lender funds nearly 2,000 PPP loans, opens three branches during pandemic

Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union has been busier than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, opening three new branches and funding more than 1,900 Paycheck Protection Program loans, totaling $49.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2020
Financial institution to open ‘net zero’ branch

Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union's new "net-zero" branch in Pasco County is scheduled for completion in September.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2020
Consumer finance company names new CFO

Nicholas Financial Inc., a Clearwater, Florida-based consumer finance firm specializing in auto loans, has named Irina Nashtatik its chief financial officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2020
Area restaurant expands to new waterfront development

St. Petersburg, Florida-based restaurant Naked Farmer has opened its second location at Sparkman Wharf in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2020
Cybersecurity firm, despite pandemic challenges, posts 25% growth in Q2

KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman says the Clearwater, Florida-based cybersecurity firm's "hypergrowth" continued in the second quarter, with a 25% increase in sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Area boat dealer acquires superyacht brokerage

With the acquisition of Northrop & Johnson, Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has greatly expanded its presence in the global superyacht brokerage and services industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2020
Former Dairy Queen CEO, Walmart exec, join area company’s board

The new Bloomin’ Brands board members stem from an April agreement between the restaurant company and JANA Partners.

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