
Florida’s Hidden Construction Bottleneck: How 1 Contractor Solutions Moves Permits Forward
Florida projects can stall for weeks or months over permits. North Port’s women-owned 1 Contractor Solutions works behind the scenes to keep them moving.

Florida projects can stall for weeks or months over permits. North Port’s women-owned 1 Contractor Solutions works behind the scenes to keep them moving.

Nicole Waters shares insights from Tampa Bay Tech Week, highlighting how collaboration, community, and connection are shaping Tampa Bay’s next phase as a more unified and supportive tech ecosystem.

At Tampa Bay Tech Week, Tampa Bay Wave CEO Linda Olson shares how the region is shifting from startup growth to building a sustainable tech ecosystem, with a focus on talent, community, and the real impact of AI.

CTRL+Create is set to take over Coastal Creative in St. Petersburg on April 10, bringing together creatives and technologists for a full-day conference focused on building, monetizing, and scaling creative work in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Florida’s rapid business growth is creating new opportunities, but also new pressures for leaders operating at scale. As decision-making becomes more concentrated, many executives find themselves with fewer environments for meaningful input and perspective. In this piece, Bridgette Bello breaks down why access alone is not enough and how the right rooms shape stronger, more intentional leadership.

Hi Face Studio is one example. Founded by two Iranian sisters, the studio has built a strong following by focusing on precision-based services like eyebrow threading, lash extensions, and microblading, while delivering a clean, elevated client experience.

ClinDCast Founder & CEO Anita Nayak explores how interoperability is transforming healthcare, connecting data, teams, and patients for seamless care.

The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) are teaming up once again to drive innovation in the state’s hospitality industry. On June 10, the two organizations will host the second session of their “Tech Empowerment for Hospitality Leaders” event series, this time zeroing in on customer loyalty, guest experience, and growth strategies powered by emerging technologies.

AwakenFIT’s Fearless and Free Summit in Tampa is redefining wellness for women, offering an immersive, full-day experience of breathwork, movement, inspiring keynotes, and live coaching. Designed to break cycles of self-doubt and burnout, this transformational event culminates in the launch of a dynamic membership community—where daily practices, real connection, and actionable strategies empower women to live fully awake every day.

The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), a driving force in Florida’s startup ecosystem, is set to spotlight some of Israel’s most cutting-edge companies—CyberWell, Aviv Clinics, and Xtend—at the 2nd Annual Israel Day at the Capitol on March 25-26, 2025.

Florida projects can stall for weeks or months over permits. North Port’s women-owned 1 Contractor Solutions works behind the scenes to keep them moving.

Nicole Waters shares insights from Tampa Bay Tech Week, highlighting how collaboration, community, and connection are shaping Tampa Bay’s next phase as a more unified and supportive tech ecosystem.

At Tampa Bay Tech Week, Tampa Bay Wave CEO Linda Olson shares how the region is shifting from startup growth to building a sustainable tech ecosystem, with a focus on talent, community, and the real impact of AI.

CTRL+Create is set to take over Coastal Creative in St. Petersburg on April 10, bringing together creatives and technologists for a full-day conference focused on building, monetizing, and scaling creative work in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Florida’s rapid business growth is creating new opportunities, but also new pressures for leaders operating at scale. As decision-making becomes more concentrated, many executives find themselves with fewer environments for meaningful input and perspective. In this piece, Bridgette Bello breaks down why access alone is not enough and how the right rooms shape stronger, more intentional leadership.

Hi Face Studio is one example. Founded by two Iranian sisters, the studio has built a strong following by focusing on precision-based services like eyebrow threading, lash extensions, and microblading, while delivering a clean, elevated client experience.

ClinDCast Founder & CEO Anita Nayak explores how interoperability is transforming healthcare, connecting data, teams, and patients for seamless care.

The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) are teaming up once again to drive innovation in the state’s hospitality industry. On June 10, the two organizations will host the second session of their “Tech Empowerment for Hospitality Leaders” event series, this time zeroing in on customer loyalty, guest experience, and growth strategies powered by emerging technologies.

AwakenFIT’s Fearless and Free Summit in Tampa is redefining wellness for women, offering an immersive, full-day experience of breathwork, movement, inspiring keynotes, and live coaching. Designed to break cycles of self-doubt and burnout, this transformational event culminates in the launch of a dynamic membership community—where daily practices, real connection, and actionable strategies empower women to live fully awake every day.

The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), a driving force in Florida’s startup ecosystem, is set to spotlight some of Israel’s most cutting-edge companies—CyberWell, Aviv Clinics, and Xtend—at the 2nd Annual Israel Day at the Capitol on March 25-26, 2025.