Christine Erickson

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christine Erickson

As stock markets in the United States sustained the biggest single-day drop since the start of the pandemic, locally based public companies took a substantial hit in value. Tampa Bay public companies lost a combined $7.5 billion in market cap in yesterday’s stock market drop following the Trump administration’s announcement of widespread tariffs. Raymond James Financial took the biggest hit, dropping $2.4 billion in value in one day.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christine Erickson

Creative Contractors is one of the largest general contractors in Tampa Bay and a 2025 Best Places to Work honoree. Clearwater-based Creative Contractors is one of the largest construction firms in Tampa Bay. It was founded in 1974 by Alan Bomstein, who last year passed the reins to his son, current CEO Joshua Bomstein. How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry?

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christine Erickson

Mattamy Homes is a homebuilder headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It has more than 100 local employees and ranks among the largest homebuilders in Tampa Bay. How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry? At Mattamy Homes, we build communities that people are proud to call home. Our focus on how people live in their homes allows us to craft thoughtfully designed homes in the most desired locations to meet the versatile needs of our customers in all stages of life.

Mar 31, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Christine Erickson

Nearly 60% of local federal funding and employees are located in Hillsborough. As the federal government continues cutting funding and employees, Hillsborough County is especially exposed to both funding and employment. According to USASpending.gov, more than $66 billion in federal funding across all aspects of the government is awarded in the Tampa Bay area. Around $38 billion, or nearly 60%, of that amount was awarded to Hillsborough County recipients.

Mar 25, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Christine Erickson

Jon F. Swift Construction is a Sarasota-based general contractor and a 2025 Best Places to Work honoree. Jon F. Swift Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Sarasota. It was founded in 1979 and has between 20 and 25 local employees. How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry? Jon F. Swift Construction is a commercial general contractor that provides construction management services for public and private clients. Are you currently hiring?