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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2020
Foodservice equipment maker to close plants, reduce workforce

Welbilt, a foodservice equipment maker headquartered in New Port Richey, has seen a slowdown in demand and sales as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2020
RV dealer lays off 25% of workforce as pandemic slows demand

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, demand and sales have slowed for Lazydays, forcing the Tampa RV dealership to lay off workers and slash management salaries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2020
Biotech firm quickly shifts to respirator mask manufacturing

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has begun to produce respirator masks that will be sold to law enforcement agencies, health care providers and emergency response organizations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2020
Restaurant group executive takes pay cut amid crisis

Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno has opted to forego his base salary until further notice as the Tampa restaurant company reels from the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Tourist attraction marks 25th anniversary amid crisis

The Florida Aquarium celebrated 25 years in business on March 31 with — because of social distancing guidelines — a guest list consisting of a sea turtle, octopus and some otters and penguins. 

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2020
Despite shift to remote workforce, cybersecurity firm sees big gains

Cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 says its first-quarter sales are up by 40% despite switching its 884-person staff to remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2020
Area insurance company acquires Wisconsin industry marketing firm

Clearwater, Florida-based AmeriLife Group LLC has acquired a majority stake in Jack Schroeder and Associates LLC, an insurance marketing company based in Green Bay, Wis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2020
To combat shortages, restaurant chain adds grocery items to offerings

To fight food shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Petersburg, Florida-based Little Greek Fresh Grill will focus on takeout, curbside service, delivery and a new grocery sales capability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2020
Restaurant patrons set up GoFundMe campaigns for laid-off staff

Fans of Gulf Coast restaurants affected by the COVID-19 crisis aim to raise $110,000 for workers who've been laid off.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2020
Publix offers rent relief in Publix-owned shopping centers

The relief package includes waiving rent for two months.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2020
Biotech firm, in response to pandemic, will offer free online science course

Starting March 31, Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver will provide instructor-led artificial frog dissection courses via Facebook Live.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2020
New York investment firm buys area sports events company

New York investment firm Advance has acquired Tampa, Florida-based The Ironman Group from Wanda Sports Group Co. Ltd.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2020
Hotel management firm launches assistance fund for laid-off workers

McKibbon Hospitality, a Tampa-based company that operates hotel properties in nine states, has established a fund that, beginning April 3, will pay its laid-off workers $200 per week for 90 days.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2020
Area small business leader pleads for government leaders to act on crisis

Mike Harting, CEO of 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg, says elected officials need to act now to save small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2020
Storage firm offers discounts to students displaced by pandemic

Clearwater, Florida-based PODS Enterprises LLC has cut its rental, delivery and transportation fees by 10% for college students who have lost their on-campus housing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.

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