Florida Business Minds

It's called the "The Fifth Major" for a reason: The Players Championship field is the strongest test in golf. The tournament also has a major impact on the business community, serving as the venue where deals get done. In this episode, JBJ Managing Editor Stuart Korfhage welcomes Lee Smith, Vice President of TPC Sawgrass and The Players Championship, to share his expanded role in making the event a major success.

Being "old" in the advertising business isn't usually something to brag about. But Central Florida powerhouse agency &Barr, founded in 1957, is the exception. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao talks with Pete Barr, Jr., who's led the agency from pre-internet days, through the digital revolution, and now the age of artificial intelligence.

As hurricane season winds down, a Florida-based company is growing its membership based evacuation program. PriorityEvac Founder Jason Murgio joins South Florida Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez to share how the service works, and why it's attracting a wide range of new clients.

The Sunshine State has long been a favorite vacation destination for travelers across America and around the world. In this download, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Visit St. Pete/Clearwater President & CEO Brian Lowack to share the challenges we face when everyone assumes it's easy attracting tourists to spend their time and money here.

A former Naval officer with an MBA, Pete Wilking was first intrigued by solar power when his engineer father worked on projects in the 1980's. Today, Wilking is an industry expert leading A1A Solar & Air, a company he founded in 2010. JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon connects with Wilking for a download on the industry.

A perennial winner of the OBJ's "Best Places to Work" award, Atrium stands out in commercial real estate, and the greater Orlando business community, for its unique approach to people. OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Atrium Partner Adam Wonus to share his formula for success, and why he may be on the hook for a future Bruno Mars concert.

There are many misconceptions about "affordable housing", especially across South Florida. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez tackles the issue head-on with Nancy Robin, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Broward.

Whether it's your favorite morning coffee drink or a dirty soda, Clearwater is the American epicenter for a global empire of flavor. TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Bill Lombardo, CEO of Monin Gourmet Flavorings, to share the role his team plays in delivering tasty beverages to millions each day.

As the rising technology tide lifts all Florida markets, Jacksonville looks to capitalize. In this episode, JBJ Reporter Carter Mudgett invites Silicon Beach Founding Partner Jason Engelhardt to share his multi-faceted marketing approach to lure tech entrepreneurs to the First Coast.

The pace of growth has slowed across the state, but the outlook remains positive, particularly in the construction industry. In this download, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao chats with Richard McCree, Jr., CEO and President of his namesake, fourth generation family business.