B Publisher’s Note
Business of Being a #FLocal
One of the great things about publishing this edition of FLocal
Magazine is selecting the businesses that are positively
impacting our state and nation. Some may even agree that businesses
like Raymond James, and the University of South Florida St.
Petersburg campus, are making their mark globally, and I would
unequivocally agree!
In this issue we are proud to introduce Douglas Brigman, who was
recently appointed to run the Tampa Complex of Raymond James
Financial. We also have the honor of meeting Dr. Sridhar Sundaram,
the man charged with cultivating the new Wealth Management
program at the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus.
The program is being postured to produce candidates that will seek
employment with local corporations like Doyle Wealth Management,
Northwestern Mutual, and Raymond James Financial.
Also featured in this issue are exposés of two local companies
proving themselves to be invaluable to the region. Dev Pathik of
Sports Facilities Advisory is reshaping the way in which communities
provide local youth sports programs, and is implementing that vision
nationally. Once our bodies can no longer move like they did in
our youth, we have local businessman Alex Chamberlain, CEO of
Easy Living, serving our seniors by keeping them active and upbeat,
all while maintaining a mission statement that is empowering his
employees and providing the best in-home care.
I cannot wait for you to read all about these businesses, and for you
to find other #FLocals that are positively impacting our great state
and bringing warm Florida sunshine to all areas of the globe.
Happy Reading,
Britt Blume
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