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Despite the supply increase, home inventory across the Charlotte market remains scarce.

More than 80% of all business establishments in Tampa Bay have fewer than 100 employees.

Forbes magazine has taken notice of Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias, naming him among the ranks of "The Richest People In The World." He's one of nine people across the Carolinas to make the publication's annual list of the world's billionaires.

St. Petersburg Housing Authority was one of more than 2,700 Public Housing Authorities to receive grants from HUD on May 6.

From the Charlotte Business Journal. The Charlotte Hornets have named Shelly Cayette-Weston as the NBA team’s president of business operations. Weston is currently executive vice president and chief commercial officer with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Her 12-year tenure in Cleveland has been devoted to business development and sponsorships. That work has included business development for sister franchises in the American Hockey League team and the NBA G League as well as the NBA Cavs. Cayette-Weston…

A Charlotte-based online trading brokerage firm is looking to disrupt the retail stock market, with its local hub to lead those efforts.