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Sunshine Bank’s Dedication to Community Involvement

November 7, 2016

The team at Sunshine Bank believes that community involvement is at the root of community banking. Through immersing themselves in the communities they serve, Sunshine Bank can better understand their neighbors’ wants and needs. It is through community relations that Sunshine Bank bridges the gap between neighborhoods and financial security. At Sunshine Bank, every officer... Read More »


As Breast Cancer Awareness Month Comes To An End, The Fight Rages On

November 7, 2016

While November is upon us and we start to see pink even less, the push for research and finding a cure still rages on. After a month of organizations all across the world raising funds to beat breast cancer, researchers can allocate the contributions and our donations go to work. EWI Construction is a proud... Read More »


Symplicity Designs On That Business Show!

November 7, 2016

The radio world had the pleasure of hearing from Tom Estabrook and Scott Jungles of Symplicity Designs during their appearance on That Business Show with Jamie Meloni and Kelly Wilson on Halloween morning. The partners of Symplicity Designs’ US Operations had the opportunity to tell the listeners of That Business Show what their services entail,... Read More »


Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo

November 2, 2016

Date: November 6, 2016 Time:9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Tampa Convention To purchase a ticket or for more information on vendor and sponsorship opportunities: Call (813) 703-1324 Ext. 105 Email [email protected]


2016 Tony Jannus Award

October 25, 2016

On behalf of the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society, you are cordially invited to join us in presenting the 2016 Tony Jannus Award for extraordinary accomplishments in the field of commercial aviation, to: Gary C. Kelly Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort... Read More »


Dr. O’Neal Shares the Inception of Cooperative Med!

October 25, 2016

Meet and Greet Mixers, or MGM’s are an excellent way to build relationships and make lasting connections free of cost. Each meeting consists of a guest speaker that describes their journey to success. This month’s MGM speaker was none other than Dr. O’Neal, Founder of Cooperative Med, the first concierge medical practice starting from scratch... Read More »


Abacode Cybersecurity Event

October 25, 2016

Regions Bank Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Banking along with cybersecurity experts Abacode will present FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Paul Vitchock speaking about Cybersecurity.  Learn about ransomware, phishing, direct attacks and more as Special Agent Vitchock shares tips from the US Government in protecting your firm from Cybersecurity threats.     ·        The average organization faces 1,400 cyber attacks in one week... Read More »


Abacode: Cybersecurity Implications For America’s Election

October 25, 2016

With Election Day quickly approaching and rumors of a “rigged election” spreading, Americans can’t help but wonder if their election system is protected. The threat of cyber attacks loom, and states are more concerned than ever about the sanctity of the voting process. In this digitally evolving world, how will America’s current cybersecurity protocol affect elections? The... Read More »


BDO USA, LLP’s Expansion into Tampa Bay!

October 24, 2016

On October 12, 2016, BDO USA, LLP hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new office in Westshore. BDO provides accounting, tax, consulting, and financial services to a range of industries including real estate, technology, healthcare, and other key industries. BDO’s Assurance Managing Partner, Thiru Govender as well as Tax Managing... Read More »


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“Aakash Patel, Chris Melvin and the rest of the Elevate team simply delivered. The connections Aakash made led to valuable relationships for me and new clients for RevStar. You can’t fully appreciate what Elevate can do for your business until you experience it first hand. I personally recommend their services to anybody looking to grow their network and business within the Tampa Bay community.”

Ken Pomella, PMP – CEO, RevStar Consulting

“If you’re looking to dive into the who’s who of Tampa Bay, Elevate, Inc. is the only way to go. Elevate worked closely with Tampa Bay Plumbers to help us get our foot in the door with the right business and community circles to help us grow. We appreciated Aakash Patel & Chris Melvin’s professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go over and above to provide us a quality service. The contacts through Elevate are numerous and professionally beneficial and the staff is always available to us. We enjoyed working with the Elevate team and will definitely keep them in mind for our future business needs.”

April Diemer – Tampa Bay Plumbers

“Working with Aakash and his team at Elevate was a great fit for our growing organization. His team helped us connect with key influencers across the region and identify opportunities. Together you work to define your goals and who you’re targeting and through their connections and network they can make warm introductions to the decisions makers you need to connect with.”

Chon Nguyen – Founder & CEO, Newgentek

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