Doing business in uncertain times
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
Security is chief on the minds of Tampa Bay area businesses, but many also are re-evaluating travel, international ventures and expansion plans.
How bay area businesses are reacting
Here is a snapshot of the effect of the terrorist strikes on some industries and individual businesses in the Tampa Bay area:
Concerns bring tighter security
When Citigroup hosts the quarterly luncheon for the Tampa Committee of 100 today, the community's business elite will have to wait before digging into their salads and entrees.
If you don't have anything good to say ...
Facing a devastating drop in tourism since the terrorist attacks, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau convened an emergency meeting last week to share advice with hotel operators and other tourist industry executives.
Paper: Just the ticket for travelers?
Anticipating that more people may ask for paper tickets to board airplanes, the AAA Auto Club South is stocking up on its paper supply. All of its offices are adding to their supplies, according to Kevin Bakewell, a spokesman for the club, which books flights for its members.
Getting a jump on the holidays
It may feel as though the holidays are still a long way off, but New Year's Eve arrives Friday afternoon at Raymond James Financial.
Smoothing out Tampa chamber's bumpy road
Odd things can happen when you outlast your enemies. Just ask restaurateur Jeffrey Mount.
For families with no one under 21?
Mons Venus, the infamous adult entertainment club in Tampa, has been called many things over the years, but it has never been recommended as a place for a family outing. At least, not until last week.
Company notes
ACCOUNTING: Peel, Schatzel & Wells, 500 94th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, has changed its name to Wells, Houser, Schatzel & Thomas.
Business calendar
"Business Counseling" sessions, by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Development Center, 1045 16th St. S; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Clearwater Airport Business Center, 4707 140th Ave. N, Suite 311; 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St.; and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Largo Public Library, 351 East Bay Drive. For an appointment or information, call the Business Development Center, (727) 893-9686; the Clearwater Airport Business Center, (727) 532-6800; the Tarpon Springs Public Library, (727) 943-4922; or the Largo Public Library, (727) 587-6715.
Profile: Ivo P. Janecka
NEW POSITION: Executive vice president, medical affairs and cancer control, Florida division,American Cancer Society, Tampa
Climbing the ladder
ACCOUNTING: Wells, Houser, Schatzel & Thomas, 500 94th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, announced the following promotions: Leanne Cross and Shaine Mobley, to partners. Both were associates.
