Business

Charity walks raise much-needed funds for nonprofits, but these community events have an often overlooked benefit: strengthening your corporate culture.

University of South Florida football fans have another reason to celebrate when the Bulls reach the end zone at home this season.

Local company Peerfit, which connects employers and carriers with flexible fitness experiences for employees, is continuing to expand with $8 million in fresh capital. Peerfit plans to expand its product division, which already has a fitness studio network covering 46 states.

Heading toward the Nov. 6 general elections, voters will be bombarded with messages for, and against, those who have offered themselves up for public service. Here’s who will run statewide:

Women Executive Leadership Florida is hosting Shelley Broader, President and CEO of Chico’s FAS, Inc. for a community conversation Sept. 20 at St. Petersburg’s Renaissance Vinoy. Among the topics: how leaders’ emotional intelligence is key to inspiring employees.

A year ago, well-known St. Pete couple Beth and Michael Vivio left the corporate life behind for a new challenge. Over a dinner table conversation, they decided to buy a well-run local company to manage together.

In the wake of state arts funding cuts, two local foundations have teamed up to work on making up the difference.

A day for women to get leadership advice and career guidance returns to Tampa Sept. 14. This year’s Working Women State Conference features keynote speakers like Dr. Patti Fletcher, author of “Disrupters: Success Strategies from Women Who Break the Mold.” Dr. Fletcher will discuss how to use networking to develop relationships that spur personal and professional growth.

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobbies U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

In B2’s public engagement work, we listen to all sides of an issue. And if there’s an impasse, working toward compromise is a worthy goal.

Cyber security threats are out there every day for businesses, regardless of their size. That’s why business owners should lead by example and teach employees how to protect confidential information, like company finances.

ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative is a powerful 125-member group with one goal: increase visibility and leadership of women in the real estate industry.

Whether you just landed that office job or simply need a new business wardrobe, shopping for work clothes can be expensive. Check out these options for people shopping on a budget:

Prepare – Do your homework: Research the organization, develop questions to ask and review your experiences. Don’t get caught off guard.

No matter what type of business you’re in, it can be tempting to jump on the latest trend. No one wants to be left behind.

Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.

What is happening at your child’s school? Property taxes going up? New restaurant coming to town? Is that nursing home safe for mom?

Getting a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan can be an effective way for small businesses to fund their growth. Still, there are misconceptions about the process. Here are three common myths we’ve heard:

The Tampa Bay area, known for its top-rated beaches and an average of 361 days of sunshine a year, has always been attractive to people who are looking to relocate.

Although hurricane season started June 1, it isn’t too late to develop an emergency plan for your business. Start by making a list, including these items:

In today’s competitive workforce, it’s important to create an appealing work environment for prospective and current employees. Before making the decision of whether or not to apply for, accept or leave a job, individuals consider job perks like benefits, hours, wages and culture. This is especially important to young professionals and millennials.

Brands have been turning to influencers to increase awareness about their products and services for years. In 2018, influencers don’t have to be household names like star athletes or actors.

With days full of food, cocktail hours and just plain sitting, it’s hard to keep healthy during conferences. But we’re always up for a challenge.

Tampa Bay is filled with nonprofits looking to fill voids in education, health care and human welfare services, among others. However, many of these organizations struggle with sustainable funding.

High school students often lack real-world work experience, but Cristo Rey Tampa High School’s Corporate Work Study Program solves this issue by immersing 132 students into corporate work before they graduate.

Information overload can make it difficult for readers to grasp an idea or concept, especially when numbers are involved. Think about infographics as a way to solve this issue, by bringing information to life.

Many businesses have come to rely on Facebook advertising to drive awareness and sales as almost everyone is on Facebook, the targeting is precise and the cost is affordable.

All the condo and apartment construction in St. Petersburg is an exciting sight. But there’s a problem: If the city truly wants to be a place where people can “live, work and play,” it needs places for “work.”

Members of Valley National Bank’s Women’s Entrepreneurs (WE) program have plenty of valuable do’s and don’ts for networking. Here are some of the tips they’ve shared with us: