What's Happening in the UTB

Congratulations to Francisco Semsch Architect! FSA recently took the top prize in the Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 List. This competition identified the top Tampa Bay in revenue growth between 2012 and 2014. FSA topped the list with an astounding 2356% growth over that period growing from a net revenue of $1.1 million in…

Here's a post from the US Chamber of Commerce on lawsuit climate in the US. Florida among nation's worst and digging a deeper hole. The article contains a link to state by state listings and observes that lawsuit climate is a significant factor in business relocation and expansion decisions. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Florida’s lawsuit climate is among…

Tin Drum Asia Cafe 3689 Tampa Road (Bay Arbor Plaza) has become a sponsor of the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation.  Starting Wednesday evening August 26 from 4 to 9 PM 10% of all proceeds will be provided to the Education Foundation for their scholarship and STAR programs. Please come out enjoy a great meal…

Countryside Lanes has combined with B.V.L. (Bowlers To Veterans Link) to offer bowling to veterans, family members and loved ones.  Starting September 9 on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm teams of 4 can bowl 3 games a week for just $10.  $5 will go to BVL.  Check the flier for details. CS_BVLLeague

The Four Steps To A Financial Plan How to Make Financial Planning Easy with a Simple Checklist  When the daily to-do list might include grocery shopping, picking up the kids from soccer and preparing tomorrow’s presentation, who has time to think about a financial plan? While the effort to keep your finances on track today…