Florida Business Minds

As the Sunshine State transitions from a period of exponential growth, new challenges arise. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez calls on Calixto Garcia-Velez, President and CEO of Banesco USA, for his insight and guidance for business owners and executives across the region.

Inflation remains a concern as rates edge higher, prompting Florida business owners to proceed with caution. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites J.P. Morgan Private Bank Managing Director and Southeast Region Head Chris Brandriff to share what he's seeing and offer guidance as we grind through the second half of the year.

The generation of Baby Boomer business owners is heading for the exits, and Michael & Annie Murphy are ready for their next chapter. In this episode, they reminisce with Jacksonville Business Journal Reporter Matt Denis, and share why now is the time to move on from their beloved architectural salvage firm, one of the largest in the southeast.

Economic uncertainty, inflation and a real estate are dark clouds on Florida's business climate. In this timely download, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites respected UCF economist, Dr. Sean Snaith, to deliver his outlook as we grind through Q3 and begin preparing for the home stretch in 2026.

While the housing market has cooled, the need for affordable housing remains a hot topic. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites Sandra Veszi Einhorn, Chair of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and Founder of SVE Consulting, to share her insight and offer solutions.

Florida's growth continues to stretch infrastructure capacity across the state. At Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, parking is at a premium and the biggest challenge facing President & CEO Paul Hoback Jr. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner chats with Hoback Jr. about the challenges and opportunities as SRQ serves more travelers.

Few industries have faced disruption as much as the paper industry. But over the past 61 years, MAC Papers + Packaging has steadily evolved, diversified and delivered for customers across the region and nation. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon invites CEO Ian Forrest to share continuing challenges and opportunities for growth.

As we hit the mid-point of 2026, investors continue to be cautious. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao checks in with Michael "Q" Quatrini, Founder, CEO and CIO of Capital Q Ventures for a market update. Q offers a different perspective and shares his alternative approach to investment management.

It's no secret, land is at a premium across the Sunshine State, particularly in South Florida. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez calls on one of the industry leaders, Basis Industrial President and Managing Partner Anthony Scavo for insight on how he and his team grow their portfolio wisely.

You may know Cathie Wood as the bold and strategic investment guru who focuses solely on disruptive innovation and a long term approach. But in this exclusive TBBJ Power Breakfast conversation, Editor Alexis Muellner gets personal with Wood. She shares why she often doesn't get jokes and the significant impact her almost 100-year-old father has had on her life. Wood also explains why Tampa/St. Petersburg is the "buckle" of the boom belt, dispelling fears about AI replacing human capital.