November 28, 2016
Guest speakers from the FBI and the US Military’s Joint Cyber Center (JCC) at United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). Content: • Facts and figures of cybercrime • Why small & mid sized businesses are targets for Ransomware • The financial repercussions of a breach • FBI – Law enforcement perspective • CENTCOM – U.S. military... Read More »
November 22, 2016
With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas soon to follow, businesses can get distracted with the workload brought by the holidays. Companies all too often become so enthralled with sales and transactions that they neglect to ensure the customer’s information is protected. Cybersecurity breaches are occurring more often. Symantec reported 400 million new pieces of malware were... Read More »
November 22, 2016
Community banks are always looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and community driven leaders to join their ranks, and that is exactly what Sunshine Bank received with the addition of John Weatherford as their Assistant Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Elevate had a chance to speak with John about his past, present, and future experiences and what... Read More »
November 21, 2016
It was recently announced that Brad Ford, President of Trademark Metals Recycling, has been voted onto the Board of Directors for the Glazer Children’s Museum. This honorable position serves as recognition of the charitable work TMR does and the value they place on community involvement. TMR believes giving back to the community is a key... Read More »
November 21, 2016
On October 8, members of Career Source Tampa Bay had an opportunity to learn about leveraging their network from Aakash Patel at the Transitioning Executives Network event. The presentation was designed to give professionals confidence in their networking ability. Those in attendance learned how to make the most out of their networking encounters with other... Read More »
November 21, 2016
The day after elections, tensions were certainly high across the country. That tension was not felt as everyone gathered for a night of markets & economic discussion. Guests sipped drinks and ate hors d’oeuvres while discussing their days at work. Scott Pieper, Chief Investment Officer of Sabal Trust Company, noted at the beginning of his... Read More »
November 21, 2016
If you watched any TV in the early 2000’s, you’re probably familiar with Tony Little’s infomercial about his Gazelle Elliptical Machine. While this was not the inspiration for Ashby Green, CFO of Gazelle FP&A, he does remember it. Green jokes with Jamie Meloni of That Business Show about the image of a gazelle on an... Read More »
November 21, 2016
BDO USA, LLP’s Tampa practice is hosting a complimentary, CPE-qualified program on Thursday, December 1 at the Amalie Arena. This program will include in-depth presentations and networking opportunities with accounting and tax professionals. Registration will take place from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM and the presentations will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. After... Read More »
November 21, 2016
Easy Living with Technology, LLC has been designing and installing a variety of electronic systems since 1988. Their specialties are fine quality Smart Homes and High-End Home Cinemas. They operate the bay area’s nicest showroom, filled with top-line products and concepts, by appointment, to offer personalized attention and top-line service. To makes everything EASY, they... Read More »
November 21, 2016
Three years ago, the Pasco County Schools began research into alternative fuels in order to improve the efficiency of the county’s bus system. The School Board invested ample time researching to ensure that they would find the most effective way to run their fleet. It wasn’t until the end of 2015, where the Pasco County... Read More »