Pinellas

JPMorgan Chase Commits $250,000 to Pinellas Community Foundation Program to Boost Diverse Entrepreneurship in Tampa Bay

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) has received $250,000 from JPMorgan Chase to support the “Diverse Ventures” program, which aids minority entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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  • Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) has received $250,000 from JPMorgan Chase to support the “Diverse Ventures” program, which aids minority entrepreneurs and small business owners.
  • Diverse Ventures builds upon work done by the Pinellas Community Foundation through its Social Opportunity Works Fund, supporting small businesses and minority businesses during the pandemic.
  • The program will borrow from national models of success in entrepreneurial support to help strengthen business-support organizations throughout Tampa Bay to serve minority and underserved business owners better.
  • Diverse Ventures will partner with public, private and philanthropic organizations committed to equitable economic development and wealth-building in minority communities.

Fintech Founder Bridges Gender Gap in STEM Through Mentor, Student Programs

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to Axios, less than 10% of all fintech companies worldwide are founded or co-founded by women.1 As a female business owner in the fintech sector, Monica Eaton, founder and CEO of Chargebacks911, has seen this gender disparity firsthand, largely attributing it to a lack of senior-level female mentors available to foster the next generation of women in tech. This problem exists in many STEM-related fields. In 2023, women comprise only 24% of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce in the United States.2 To help break this stigma, Eaton is lending her platform and voice to create growth opportunities for women of all ages to break down these barriers through her LIFT and Paid for Grades programs.

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  • As a pioneer and industry leader in the fintech space, Monica Eaton, founder and CEO of Chargebacks911, has been a relentless advocate for bridging the gender divide within STEM.
  • LIFT provides mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities to women, empowering them to break through pre-conceived barriers and thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field.
  • Mentors were rewarded $400 each, and schools earned $100 per student for programs and supplies.
  • By investing in the education, mentorship, and empowerment of youth and women, we are building a more inclusive and innovative future for fintech.

Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Tampa Bay Homeowners

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Florida home service leaders Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric , a Wrench Group company, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of service to homeowners and businesses across the Tampa Bay area.

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  • Florida home service leaders Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric , a Wrench Group company, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of service to homeowners and businesses across the Tampa Bay area.
  • Founded in 2003, Red Cap provides plumbing, drain, water heater, heating, cooling, and electrical services to commercial and residential customers in the Tampa Bay area.
  • “When we started 20 years ago, our staff wore baseball jerseys to symbolize our commitment to treating our employees and our customers like All-Stars,” said Red Cap President Yeshua Stathos.
  • For more information about Red Cap, to see its service area, or to schedule service, please visit redcapnow.com or call 813-756-8408 (Tampa) or 727-474-8287 (Pinellas).

Inspiring Girls to Enter STEM Begins in Elementary and Middle School

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Monday, March 6, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women are 23 percent more likely to drop out of STEM fields in college, yet inherently embody strengths such as empathy and collaboration needed by corporations in tech industries. The time to inspire young girls and begin to train on the values of STEM fields is during elementary and middle school; not waiting for college, notes Monica Eaton, Paid for Grades founder and Chargebacks911 CEO.

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  • The time to inspire young girls and begin to train on the values of STEM fields is during elementary and middle school; not waiting for college, notes Monica Eaton, Paid for Grades founder and Chargebacks911 CEO .
  • They are less likely to be promoted and are less present in corporate leadership and technical roles in STEM industries.
  • As role models, successful women in STEM are finding value in interacting with young girls in elementary and middle school to inspire an interest in math, science and computer technology before they reach high school.
  • Eaton wants to ensure that bright young women enter a college classroom with confidence, surrounded by other girls.

KnowBe4 Partners with the Pinellas Education Foundation to Raise Cybersecurity Awareness Amongst Students

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced its partnership with the Pinellas Education Foundation for their Enterprise Village initiative.

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  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced its partnership with the Pinellas Education Foundation for their Enterprise Village initiative.
  • For over 30 years, Enterprise Village has provided a hands-on learning experience for the fifth grade students of Pinellas County.
  • "KnowBe4 is thrilled to partner with the Pinellas Education Foundation to support Enterprise Village this year," said Kelly Barrena, VP of global talent brand and outreach, KnowBe4.
  • KnowBe4 looks forward to our ongoing partnership as an opportunity to raise cybersecurity awareness for the students of Pinellas County and to support our local community."

Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars Raised at First Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament for Aviation Maintenance Students Attending National Aviation Academy (NAA)

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Investment in future generations of aviation maintenance technicians is critical to the continued success of the aviation industry.

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  • Investment in future generations of aviation maintenance technicians is critical to the continued success of the aviation industry.
  • In addition to the NAA Scholarship Golf Tournament, NAA hosts several fundraising initiatives to bolster aviation maintenance education, including an annual Food Truck Festival and an upcoming Casino Night.
  • Embraer is a frequent collaborator of National Aviation Academy, offering countless life-changing career opportunities to NAA students.
  • Dedicated to building a quality aviation maintenance workforce, NAA offers Aviation Maintenance and Advanced Aircraft Systems training.

Verano Opens New MÜV™ Dispensary in Pinellas Park, the Company’s 38th Retail Location in Florida & 86th Nationwide

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

MV Pinellas Park is Veranos 38th Florida storefront, and the Companys 86th nationwide.

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  • MV Pinellas Park is Veranos 38th Florida storefront, and the Companys 86th nationwide.
  • Verano has opened nine new retail locations in Florida this year and plans to add up to four additional stores in the Sunshine State during Q4 2021.
  • Veranos 38th MV Florida dispensary is centrally located on the Pinellas Peninsula, in one of the states most densely populated counties.
  • For more information about the new ADA-compliant MV Pinellas Park medical cannabis dispensary, including hours and available MV products, visit muvfl.com .

KnowBe4 Celebrates 11th Anniversary With Donation to Maintain Honey Bee Hives

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Honey bees wild and domestic perform about 80 percent of all pollination worldwide.

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  • Honey bees wild and domestic perform about 80 percent of all pollination worldwide.
  • The honey bee project is a great way to celebrate our anniversary because we have to maintain and take care of our business to help it grow, just like the honey bee population.
  • Donating to maintain honey bee hives is a meaningful way with real, positive effects for our planet to celebrate this exciting milestone.
  • Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.

Sextant Marketing Named one of Tampa Bay's Fastest Growing Companies for Third Year

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The list recognizes the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the Tampa Bay region.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The list recognizes the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the Tampa Bay region.
  • Sextant Marketing made the list in 2019 and 2020, rising from No.
  • Companies must be privately held and locally owned with headquarters in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk or Sarasota counties.
  • Sextant Marketing is a Tampa-based, independently owned, fee-for-service marketing and consulting company delivering omnichannel marketing and end-to-end enrollment cycle solutions exclusively to higher education clients.

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.