SPONSORS
THE BANK OF TAMPA
The Bank of Tampa is Hillsborough County's largest locally owned bank, established in 1984 to serve the needs of owner managed businesses, service firms and the families who own and manage these businesses. With assets over $475M, The Bank of Tampa is able to provide a wide variety of banking services, including loans up to $8M, cash management services, a wide variety of investment as well as trust and International banking services. They have been recognized twice in recent years as the SBA Small Business Lender of the Year by the local TEDCO, and they also were recognized by the Chamber of Commerce in 1999 as the Small Business of the Year. They understand the unique financial needs of small and emerging businesses. The Bank of Tampa is offering CEO Council members a free analysis of personal investment or trust plan and will waive the free for the first year on any new commercial line of credit. Visit www.BankofTampa.com.
TATUM LLC
Tatum Partners is the largest CFO firm in the country, with over 350 partners serving clients from offices in twenty-five U.S.markets. Since 1993, hundreds of emerging growth, middle-market and large multinational companies have found Tatum to be the superior choice for hiring experienced CFOs and IT leaders on a permanent, interim or project basis. Tatum's unique service model allows a company to hire an experienced CFO partner as their employed Chief Financial Officer and, while the partner is employed, he or she remains a partner in Tatum's Intellectual Capital Partnership. Tatum partners serve as permanent, long-term CFOs and IT leaders as well as providing part-time or interim project services. For more information, please visit www.tatumllc.com.
BARKER, RODEMS & COOK, P.A.
BARKER, RODEMS & COOK, P.A. Barker, Rodems & Cook, P.A., is a full service law firm providing legal services and counsel to a wide range of businesses and individuals in all state and federal courts. The Firm consists of partners, Chris A. Barker, Ryan Christopher Rodems and William J. Cook, and associate, Jeffrey W. Gibson. The Firm is listed in the A.M. Best Directory of insurance counsel and has received the highest possible rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, a national directory of attorneys. They are prepared to handle all aspects of litigation, including mediation, trial or arbitration, as well as the appellate process; however, strongly believe that prevention is the best and most cost-effective approach to any legal problem. Therefore, the Firm works diligently with business clients to institute and maintain policies and procedures which will foreclose many claims and aid in the handling of those that cannot be avoided. And, in the event that you, a family member or friend may need individual representation for insurance claims or injury matters, they can help with those as well. The principals of Barker, Rodems & Cook, P.A., have a diversified practice and extensive experience in many areas of civil trial and appellate law. Go to www.barkerrodemsandcook.com.
BAYSHORE TECHNOLOGIES
Bayshore Technologies is the only Citrix Certified Platinum Partner in the State of Florida and is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in IT infrastructure solutions for small, medium and large sized businesses. Our staff of Certified System Engineers provides a complete range of computer network services including network design and implementation, network assessments, network security, computer server consolidation and migrations, wireless and mobile connectivity, network security, data back up, storage and recovery. Further competencies include project management, complete data center solutions, data and voice connectivity and technical staffing. As a team of seasoned information technology professionals, we implement technology to meet our customers' unique business strategies and goals. Go to www.btfl.com for more information.
THE TEAGUE FINANCIAL GROUP - NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK
The Teague Financial Group serves West Central Florida as the exclusive representative for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. The network office has more than $10 billion of life insurance in force, and more than 90 Financial Representatives serving clients from six offices in West Central Florida. Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives work closely with clients to develop customized plans that help them meet long-term financial goals and objectives. We offer exclusive access to insurance products from Northwestern Mutual and an array of quality investment choices. Some of the services provided are Asset & Income Protection, Personal Planning, Education Funding, Business Planning, Investment Services, Estate Planning, Trust Services, Employee & Executive Benefits and Retirement Solutions. Years of helping customers plan for their futures and reach their financial goals, gives the Teague Financial Group the experience to analyze needs and examine the alternatives available. With access to a Network of specialists and an array of financial products and services, clients receive a personalized strategy to meet the needs and objectives. The Teague Financial Group recently moved to a new office located at 1511 North West Shore Blvd. Suite 500. The phone number is 813-875-2005 and the website is www.nmfn.com/teaguefinancialgroup.
HUMANA
Humana is one of Florida's largest health benefits providers with more than 320,000 commercial health plan members statewide. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services through traditional and consumer-choice plans to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals. Over its 44-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 7 million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Go to www.humana.com for more information.
MARKETING ASSOCIATES USA
Marketing Associates USA is a 28 year-old company specializing in advertising, direct marketing, digital media, promotions and incentive programs. We provide award-winning creative, innovative solutions and strategic partnerships to a broad base of clients including Fortune 500 corporations such as BellSouth, IBM, Coca-Cola and Lowe’s Home Improvement. We are a single source for services which include: research, strategic planning, branding, promotions, digital media, creative, print production and execution. Marketing Associates delivers customized and integrated solutions for our clients. At our core, we are an agency of business people focused on measurable results. Call Marketing Associates USA for experience and expertise for unique marketing solutions. Visit us online at www.maiusa.com.
THE MODULAR GROUP
The Modular Group delivers commercial and corporate office solutions you can count on. The Modular Group is comprised of three major divisions, operating together as a full-service systems integrator dedicated to providing total technology office solutions. They provide businesses with customized digital technology designed to optimize document production and mail flow coupled with a broad range of professional print and mail services. With extensive customer options for both in-house and outsourcing solutions, technology from the world's leading manufacturers, and an uncompromising commitment to customer service, Modular is a partner you can trust for your office automation needs. Go to www.modularmailing.com for more information.
HARPER, VAN SKOIK & COMPANY, LLC
Harper, Van Scoik & Company, LLP is a certified public accounting, business advisory and computer consulting firm located in Clearwater, Florida. The firm offers services in many areas of expertise to both public and private companies: accounting; taxes; auditing; review and compilation; business, personal, and estate advisory services; computer consulting; valuation services; tax and estate planning; financial statements; management advisory services and services to the legal profession. Management advisory services include professional management consulting services beyond the traditional areas of accounting and taxes and encompasses all major aspects of corporate management as well as administrative and policy problems in not-for-profit organization and in-depth data processing advisory services. Harper, Van Scoik & Company, LLP performs many management consulting engagements involving computer system selections and implementation, financial studies, operations improvements, organization analysis and planning, personnel administration, program planning and evaluation, and litigation support. For more information, go to hvs-cpas.com.
GULF COAST BUSINESS REVIEW
The Gulf Coast Business Review is the weekly business paper for Gulf Coast business leaders. The Review is geared specifically for Gulf Coast entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs and investors seeking opportunities all along Florida’s West Coast, from Tampa Bay to Naples. As the only business weekly covering all of Southwest Florida, the Review keeps its subscribers abreast of the Gulf Coast’s emerging and leading companies and their strategies; the up-and-coming entrepreneurs; how government decisions will affect local economies; and the macro and micro trends influencing local and regional economies. Founded in 1997, it is one of the few publications that unabashedly celebrates capitalism. Go to www.review.net.
VERIFIED LABEL, PRINT AND PROMOTIONS
Verified Label, Print and Promotions is a full service, single source provider for all the custom business consumables used in every company’s daily operations and marketing efforts. They design, produce, distribute and manage every possible form of printing and logo promotional products. Their advanced software system provides our clients a custom web portal to search existing and new products, as well as place and track orders. This interactive portal also displays images of each item, pricing, current inventory, and order history. Verified brings a company-wide, management approach to all clients, large or small. They guarantee that each client gains significant improvements through single-source responsibility, streamlined operations, reduced procurement costs, and increased customer service. Visit www.verifiedlabel.com or email info@verifiedlabel.com
SUPERVISION SURVEILLANCE
SuperVision is a leading provider of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems. Since 1996, SuperVision has installed over 1500 surveillance camera systems throughout Florida. Clients include convenient stores, restaurants, college campuses, auto dealerships, and major manufacturing companies. Customers use systems for loss prevention and management issues. Clients can view security cameras from their office or anywhere in the world. The communication and accessibility over local area networks (LAN) and/or wide area networks (WAN) is rapidly becoming the industry standard. Systems will increase employee productivity, decrease internal theft, and help businesses manage and view their entire business from one location. Surveillance cameras are recorded to a digital hard drive. Any event can be viewed by playing it back on Digital Recorders. Contact SuperVision for a Loss Prevention Analysis. Please visit www.supervisioncctv.com.
MAGNETIC
Magnetic is a full-service Web development company that helps businesses reach their full web potential through strategic consulting, Web design, e-commerce, database integration, content management, systems integration, Web marketing, and Web hosting. Founded in 1997, and celebrating its 10th anniversary, Magnetic offers both business and technical expertise to help medium- to large-size businesses achieve greater profitability and sales through the Internet. For more information, please visit www.magnetic.com.
