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We have witnessed Hamas’ medieval carnage
This clearly was not a fight for freedom or independence as some would falsely and ridiculously claim. Now it is clearer than ever, this is not a political nor a territorial dispute. This is a fight between the ultimate evil and good.
The Florida-Israel connection: How the state cultivates its Jewish ties
When a terrorist attack by Hamas rocked Israel on Oct. 7, Florida leaders unequivocally threw their support behind the country, which Gov. Ron DeSantis called “one of our greatest allies.”
Israel business owners with ties to Tampa react to war between Israel and Hamas
“One of our employees was kidnapped, and his daughter was murdered in front of his eyes,” said Nadav Solomon, president of Tabit.
Bay Area Restauranteurs Dish on Strategies
Drawing from personal experiences and culture in the ultra-luxury hospitality industry, local restauranteurs are always on the hunt for the most innovative dishes and concepts that will set them apart from the competition.
Hospitality Event: Labor Remains Industry’s Toughest Puzzle
A recent hospitality event highlighted the struggles the industry continues to face. The main one? Labor.
How Israeli companies are finding local success
Collectively, FIBA companies have raised more than $915 million, and the 24 companies that established a presence in Florida have directly created 93 high-skilled, high-wage jobs in the tech sector…
Tampa General Hospital Teams Up with Navina to Bring Its Transformative AI to Primary Care Physicians
“Tampa General is committed to bringing our physicians — and by extension, their patients — the profound benefits of innovative new tools that will improve point-of-care interactions,” said Rachel Feinman, vice president of Innovation, Tampa General and managing director of TGH Innoventures. “Navina helps our providers streamline workflows while making value-based care a reality.”View Full…
As Seen On ABC Action News: Florida Israel Business Accelerator Creates Jobs, Opportunities Through Tech Startups
Tampa is becoming a hot market for tech startups, and one local nonprofit is eyeing companies in Israel to help solve problems businesses in Florida and beyond may be facing.
XRHealth and Amelia Virtual Care Announce Merger, Creating the Largest XR Therapeutics Platform in the World
The union aims to create an XR therapeutic powerhouse, uniquely capable of addressing both physical and mental health issues. The combination of the two businesses is expected to deliver significant revenue during the coming months, distancing all other platforms to become the leading XR/VR therapeutic solution in the market.
Chris Sullivan: Becoming the face of Outback Steakhouse
Tampa businessman Chris Sullivan, a co-founder and former CEO of Outback Steakhouse, has no plans of slowing down on growing the culinary scene through his global brands. …“I’ve never seen a more competitive time in the local economy,” Sullivan said during a moderated fireside chat at the Florida Israel-Business Accelerator’s Tuesday hospitality conference, inside the…