Tampa Bay Area

A-LIGN Ranks #28 On 2021 Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50

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Monday, August 2, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tampa Bay Business Journal revealed that A-LIGN , a leading security and compliance partner to more than 2,500 global clients, has ranked 28 on its 2021 Fast 50 list of Tampa Bay's fastest-growing private companies, posting a 85.21% increase in revenue over the last three years.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tampa Bay Business Journal revealed that A-LIGN , a leading security and compliance partner to more than 2,500 global clients, has ranked 28 on its 2021 Fast 50 list of Tampa Bay's fastest-growing private companies, posting a 85.21% increase in revenue over the last three years.
  • The companies on the 2021 Fast 50 list had a combined revenue of $2.19 billion in 2020, and employ an impressive 7,561 people, including 4,308 residents located in the Tampa Bay Area.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as one of the 2021 Fast 50 honorees for the fourth consecutive year," said Scott Price, Chief Executive Officer at A-LIGN.
  • "This recognition further validates our commitment to providing opportunities and fueling growth in the Tampa Bay area.

Rasmussen University Opens Upgraded Campus in Tampa Bay Area—Second New Location in 2021

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private university, today announced the relocation and opening of its brand-new Tampa/Brandon campus .

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  • Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private university, today announced the relocation and opening of its brand-new Tampa/Brandon campus .
  • It is also the second Rasmussen University campus upgrade in the Tampa Bay area this year.
  • Our nursing student population alone has grown nearly 240 percent over the past five years, said Jamie Sperling, campus director, Rasmussen University Tampa/Brandon.
  • With more than 44,000 square feet, the new Tampa/Brandon campus is the second-largest campus footprint in Rasmussen history, right behind the new Central Pasco campus.

Meritage Homes in Partnership with Operation Homefront Breaks Ground on a Home for a Military Family In Tampa, Florida 

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

This is the eighth\xc2\xa0year Meritage Homes has built and donated new homes to military families through the Operation Homefront\xe2\x80\x99s Permanent Homes for Veterans\xc2\xa0program.\nThis home will be built near Tampa, Florida in the new Bristol Meadows community in Zephyrhills.

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  • This is the eighth\xc2\xa0year Meritage Homes has built and donated new homes to military families through the Operation Homefront\xe2\x80\x99s Permanent Homes for Veterans\xc2\xa0program.\nThis home will be built near Tampa, Florida in the new Bristol Meadows community in Zephyrhills.
  • With easy access to downtown Tampa, it is in close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and employment centers.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe couldn\xe2\x80\x99t be happier to be able to thank military families with donated homes for all that they do for all Americans.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America\xe2\x80\x99s military families.\n"

ID.me Bringing 500 Jobs to Florida with New Tampa Office

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'TAMPA, Fla., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me , the secure digital identity network, today announced the opening of a new office in Tampa, Florida.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me , the secure digital identity network, today announced the opening of a new office in Tampa, Florida.
  • The new office will enable the company to expand its member support team with the hire of 500+ team members from the Tampa area by the end of 2021.\n"As someone who has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has roots in the Tampa Bay area, I am thrilled that a veteran-led company like ID.me will be bringing jobs to Tampa," said Florida Secretary of Commerce Jamal Sowell.
  • "As ID.me\'s second home, Tampa and its talented workforce will have an open door to exciting opportunities.
  • "\nID.me\'s expansion into Florida tracks with the company\'s explosive growth due to the digital migration of many critical services during the pandemic.

DataLink Ranks Among Tampa Bay Times’ Top Midsize Workplaces for 2021, Prioritizes Employees During Pandemic, Fosters Environment of Respect and Flexibility

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Top companies made the list for quickly adjusting to pandemic pressures and prioritizing the needs of employees.

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  • Top companies made the list for quickly adjusting to pandemic pressures and prioritizing the needs of employees.
  • Staff who responded to an annual survey cited an environment of respect, fulfillment in work and much-needed flexibility during challenging times.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are honored to be a first-time recipient of this award,\xe2\x80\x9d says Angela Benmassaoud, vice president, Human Resources.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cOur work culture has changed drastically during the pandemic requiring a focus on keeping our employees safe and actively engaged.
  • This marks the 12th year the Tampa Bay Times has partnered with Philadelphia-based Energage to rank the Top Workplaces in the Tampa Bay area.\n\xe2\x80\x9cIn times of great change, it is more important than ever to maintain a connection among employees,\xe2\x80\x9d says Eric Rubino, Energage CEO.

KnowBe4 Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b"Tampa Bay, FL, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that the Tampa Bay Business Journal has named KnowBe4 a top workplace for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • b"Tampa Bay, FL, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that the Tampa Bay Business Journal has named KnowBe4 a top workplace for the fifth consecutive year.
  • The organization placed number two in the extra large business category.\nEvery year, the Tampa Bay Business Journal recognizes the top workplaces in the Tampa Bay area in small, medium, large and extra large categories.
  • Being consistently recognized towards the top of the list over the past five years means that KnowBe4 truly must be a great place to work in the Tampa Bay area.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFor the Tampa Bay Business Journal\xe2\x80\x99s 2021 top workplaces, visit here .
  • Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.\n"

ServisFirst Bank Announces New Hire to Tampa Bay Banking Team

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b'TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS), recently announced the addition of Jason Costello to ServisFirst Bank Tampa as Pinellas County Executive.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS), recently announced the addition of Jason Costello to ServisFirst Bank Tampa as Pinellas County Executive.
  • In this role, Costello will assist commercial clients with their banking needs in the Tampa Bay area as he oversees the growth of ServisFirst Bank to Pinellas county.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are very pleased to have Jason join our commercial team,\xe2\x80\x9d stated Gwynn\xc2\xa0Davey, ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay Region President.
  • Jason graduated from Florida Atlantic University, earning his Bachelors in Business Management in 2005.\nFor more information regarding Jason Costello as Pinellas County Executive for ServisFirst Bank Tampa, please contact Krista Conlin, [email protected] .
  • To learn more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com .\nServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service.

KnowBe4 Named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 29, 2021

29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces.

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  • 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces.
  • KnowBe4 ranked number two in the large workplace award category for the Tampa Bay Times 2021 Top Workplace Award.
  • "At KnowBe4, one of our top goals is to maintain the transparent, fun and positive company culture that we have become known for throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

Little Caesars Pursues New Opportunities In Tampa Bay, Targeting 30 New Units By 2024

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Friday, March 12, 2021

The announcement of these expansion plans follows the Little Caesars sponsorship of the championship-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their home field, Raymond James Stadium.

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  • The announcement of these expansion plans follows the Little Caesars sponsorship of the championship-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their home field, Raymond James Stadium.
  • The chain's development goals for the Tampa market include opening 10 new units by the close of this year, then continuing that growth momentum to reach 30 new Little Caesars locations in the area and its surrounding communities by 2024.
  • "Bringing more franchise ownership opportunities to the Tampa Bay area has been a goal of ours for some time," said Craig Sherwood, Vice President of U.S Development at Little Caesars.
  • Little Caesars recently introduced contactless options for both delivery and carry-out through the Little Caesars app.

HGreg.com Confirms Opening of Regional Fulfillment Center, Dealership in Tampa Bay Area

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

HGreg.com, one of the fastest growing automotive groups in North America, has found a new home in the Tampa Bay Area.

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  • HGreg.com, one of the fastest growing automotive groups in North America, has found a new home in the Tampa Bay Area.
  • Construction has already begun on the regional fulfilment center and storefront with an investment of more than $30 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210303005658/en/
    HGreg.com has found a new home in the Tampa Bay Area.
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    Weve been exploring an expansion into the Tampa Bay Area for quite some time, says John Hairabedian, president and CEO of HGreg.com .