ELEVATE, INC. TODAY / NOVEMBER 4, 2026 / VOLUME 14 - ISSUE 21 | | Falling Into New Opportunities with #ElevateTampa | | |
Dear Friends,
As always, thank you for your continued support. Take a look at what our clients and community leaders have been working on this month.
| | Elevate, Inc. Welcomes Iconic Brand Group to Our Community Spotlight | Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Iconic Brand Group partners with businesses to strengthen operations, attract customers, and build sustainable growth through strategic consulting and hands-on execution. | | |
With the help of a city homeownership assistance program, Oscar Beasley bought a Tampa house that he hopes to one day pass down to his grandchildren.
Beasley, a first-time homebuyer, spent two decades in prison before working full-time as a truck driver [...]
| | Aakash Patel joins Garrett on Tampa Bay Developer to discuss why developers are frustrated with Tampa, where the city's money is going, and how permitting problems, suburban growth, and outdated transportation could impact Tampa's future. | | Digital Neighbor’s Eric Ritter Named a 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 Honoree | Eric Ritter, Founder and CEO of Digital Neighbor, was named a 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree. The program recognizes Tampa Bay’s top 100 CEOs for leadership, vision, and impact. | | Tampa Housing Authority’s Layla Hayavi Demonstrates Leadership at 2026 NAHRO Conference | Leadership in Action! The Tampa Housing Authority’s NTHDC Director, Layla Hayavi, represented the Tampa Housing Authority with distinction as Chair of the LHAC at the 2026 NAHRO Conference in Denver, Colorado! | | Nominate an Impactful Coach Today | Know a coach making a difference on and off the field? Nominate them for Positive Coaching Alliance’s Coach of the Year award, presented by TeamSnap ONE! With local support from Weatherford Capital, up to eight Tampa Bay coaches will each receive $500 and a chance to earn national recognition and additional awards. | | |
Breakfast with an Executive: Eric Ritter
Thursday, November 12 • 8 AM
Centre Club
123 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
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Elite Rewards: Noodles and Networking
Monday, November 16 • 5 PM - 7 PM
Jay Luigi
516 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
| | The Phoenix Tampa Bay: A Season of Sober Fun, From the Ballpark to the Farm | From Recovery Night with the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays to a first-ever sober space at Pig Jig, The Phoenix Tampa Bay has had a big fall. The organization now hosts more than 20 free weekly events across the region and is gearing up for its 2027 Fit to Be King Luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Anna Lembke. | | Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan Inspires Next Generation of Young Women with Keynote Address at the She Is Strength Luncheon in Riverview | She started as an accounting clerk in the office she now leads. On Friday, Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan shared that journey with a room full of young women who were thrilled to hear it. | | Tampa Housing Authority Celebrates Community and Leadership at 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner | Tampa Housing Authority team members, led by President & CEO Jerome D. Ryans, enjoyed an inspiring evening at the 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner! It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, leadership, and the continued work toward equity and opportunity for all. | | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Victor Crist Speaks at The Tampa Club’s Ascending Leaders Luncheon | The Tampa Club hosted its Ascending Leaders Luncheon on Thursday, October 29, featuring Victor Crist, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller. The luncheon brought together business and community leaders for a discussion on leadership, public service, and the evolving responsibilities of the Clerk’s Office. | | |
Ascending Leaders Luncheon Featuring Joshua Paul Hooks
Tuesday, November 17 • 11:30 AM - 1 PM
The Tampa Club Canopy Ballroom
101 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
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World AIDS Day Concert: Clay Aiken, André DeShields & Seth Rudetsky
Tuesday, December 1 • 7 PM - 10 PM
Armature Works - The Gathering
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa
| | Staffing Resource Group’s Britt Massing and Decker Massing Support Junior Achievement Students at Chamberlain High School | Britt Massing of Staffing Resource Group (SRG4) and Decker Massing recently spent time with Junior Achievement’s 3DE students at Chamberlain High School, helping them prepare business pitches for their entrepreneurial projects. | | Tampa Housing Authority Brings Community Together at West River Fall Festival | The West River Fall Festival was a great day of community, connection, and family fun! From free food and an exciting petting zoo to fun-filled activities for the entire family, there was something for everyone to enjoy. | | Tampa Constructors Corp Landed in Lakeland | We’re making progress in Lakeland, FL, as construction continues at Facility Solutions Group’s (FSG) headquarters! This commercial build-out is taking shape with a clear purpose: creating a functional, welcoming workspace that reflects FSG’s identity while supporting the people who work there. | | Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Team Tours Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | | Fire Chief Jason Dougherty and Deputy Chief Pepe Prado joined Linda Hurtado live on FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay to highlight the work of the HCFR Foundation and share some exciting details about their upcoming Gala! | | | | |
