Business

Fast Track

Manatee Chamber Hires Vice President of Public Policy and Small Business

Amy Farrington’s focus will include chamber policy development and advocacy efforts, as well as strategic resources for small businesses.

01/08/2020 By Staff

Awards

AdFed Suncoast Announces Judges, Calls for Entries for 2020 ADDY Awards

All entries must be received by Jan. 17, 2020.

01/06/2020 By Staff

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Asolo Rep Names New Development Director

Benjamin Luczak will officially join the organization on Jan. 15.

01/06/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

CPA Firm Hires Tax Manager for International Tax Segment

Danielle Logan has 20 years of experience in domestic and international business tax provision, planning and compliance.

01/02/2020 By Staff

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Budge Huskey Named Premier Sotheby's Chief Executive Officer

Huskey was previously president and CEO of Coldwell Banker.

01/02/2020 By Staff

Awards

Local Firm Wins 'Good Design' Awards

The company took top honors in the medical, sports and recreation, and interactive media categories.

01/02/2020 By Staff

Finance

City, Credit Union Partner to Provide Residents Access to Financial Services

The services and programs will benefit city residents who are unbanked or underbanked, and underserved.

12/30/2019 By Staff

Openings

Arthur Murray Dance Centers Opens New Lakewood Ranch Location

A grand-opening ceremony will take place on Jan. 17, 2020.

12/26/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Announces New Board Member

Dominique LeClezio, Feld Entertainment vice-president of creative and marketing services, will serve a three-year term.

12/20/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee County Port Authority Elects Priscilla Whisenant Trace as Chairwoman

Whisenant Trace has served on the county’s commission and the port’s board since 2016.

12/19/2019 Photography by Staff

Travel Time

SRQ Traffic Growth Continues With 52 Percent Increase in November 2019

Year-to-date passenger numbers are also up 42 percent, with 1,738,935 passengers using the airport so far this year.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Visit Sarasota County Names New Meeting Sales Manager

In her new position, Walker will help the tourism bureau better identify, attract and entertain conferences, meetings and groups.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

David Bullock Named Interim CEO of Sarasota EDC

Bullock is the former Longboat Key town manager.

12/16/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

JMX Brands Makes Furniture Today's Leading E-Tailers List

The small business had estimated total sales of $10 million to $14.9 million in 2018.

12/13/2019 By Staff

Franchising

Local Entrepreneur Offers Franchise Opportunities for Athletics Program

Stacey Horton is the founder of Major Cheer, an after-school cheer program.

12/12/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

All Faiths Food Bank Names New Director of Philanthropy

Plus, the Food Bank’s director of health and nutrition programs, Adeana Osika, has been selected as a member of Feeding America’s Nutritious Food Revisioning Task Force.

12/11/2019 By Staff

Recycle, Reduce, Reuse

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recognizes Tervis

Tervis has an 83.72 percent recycling rate and is striving to be zero-waste by 2022.

12/11/2019 By Staff

Acquisitions

PGT Innovations to Acquire NewSouth Window Solutions

The Venice-based manufacturer acquired NewSouth for $92 million in cash, subject to adjustments.

12/10/2019 By Staff

Trademarks

Selby Gardens Receives Trademark

The gardens has received "The Living Museum®" trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

12/10/2019 By Staff

Fast Track

Matt Beall Named CEO of Beall’s, Inc.

Beall is the fourth member of the Beall family to lead the company.

12/09/2019 By Staff