CEO named to 2024 Tampa Titan 100 List
Mike Sutton, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, has been named a 2024 Tampa Titan 100. This program recognizes Tampa’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives for their exceptional leadership, vision and passion, according to a news release.
The 2024 honorees will be featured in a limited-edition Titan 100 book, profiled online and honored at an awards ceremony on Oct. 24, at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, with opportunities to network throughout the year.
Second Cycle opens in Tampa
Second Cycle opened its first charitable donation center in Tampa on July 18, at 12898 Race Track Road. The grand opening generated proceeds benefiting Clean International, a nonprofit focused on providing clean water worldwide. The center aims to reduce household waste by offering a convenient drop-off location for clothing and household items, promoting environmental responsibility, and supporting global clean water initiatives, according to a news release. For more details, visit SecondCycle.com.
Leading Ladies Network meeting
The North Tampa Bay Chamber Leading Ladies Network will meet on Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the North Tampa Bay Chamber – Wiregrass Office located in the Signature Workspace Building, at 28210 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. The group aims to connect, collaborate and uplift women from various fields, according to a news release. The speaker will be Dr. Davina Jones, campus provost, Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus. The event costs $15 per person and online registration is required. For more information, visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
New fire rescue PIO welcomed
Pasco County Government announced the addition of Jessica Imbimbo as the new public information officer (PIO) for Pasco County Fire Rescue. A native of Pasco County, Jessica returns after serving as PIO for Lexington County, South Carolina, where she managed communications for over 35 departments, including public safety, according to a news release. Imbimbo can be reached at 727-207-5751 or .
Annual awards registration opens
Registration is now open for the 36th Pasco EDC Annual Awards, to be held on Sept. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) in Wesley Chapel. The awards are one of Pasco County’s premier business events, attracting over 400 business and community leaders, including state legislators, county commissioners and city officials, and highlights local companies excelling in job creation, capital investment, technology, innovation and community service, according to a news release. For more information, visit PascoEDC.com.
BBB announces military and veterans initiative
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving West Florida will participate in the BBB Military & Veterans Initiative. This program, launched by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, aims to educate and empower active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families on navigating the marketplace and securing their financial futures, according to a news release. The year-long “train-the-trainer” program will prepare trainers to deliver in-person and virtual education across the U.S., starting in Q3 2024, says the news release. For more information, visit BBBmarketplacetrust.org/military-veterans-initiative.
