CLEARWATER, Fla. – March 4, 2022 — A group of women-owned businesses have collaborated to launch the new SEE Company, Inc. collection of high-end, luxury clothing and accessories, founded by Bev Jennings. Doubletake Marketing & PR, Second Sol Studios along with Women’s Business Enterprise Council of Florida (WBEC Florida) have united to create the official launch of the SEE Signature Collection in honor of Women’s History Month.

“When I started SEE Company I wanted to put my diversity & inclusion knowledge to work for everyone. Our ultimate goal is to “See Everyone Elevate,” regardless of position,”  says Bev Jennings.  “It is an honor to be amongst other women who have come together to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table. I am pleased to work with such a dynamic group of women business owners.”

The concept behind the new SEE Signature clothing line is to bring strength, dignity and confidence to anyone wearing SEE products, as well as realizing anyone can make a difference in the world by embracing the principles of diversity, inclusivity and sustainability. This is why over 80% of SEE employees, suppliers and contractors are women, minority and/or LBGTQ. Additionally, sustainable materials are used to create SEE products which is another component of their brand promise.

All four businesses involved in this unique launch are certified women-owned businesses through WBEC Florida which receives a certification via WBENC (Women Business Enterprise National Council), a national organization. To date there are over 836 certified women-owned businesses in Florida – with over 350 of them in the Tampa Bay area. Currently there are over 17,000 WBENC certified businesses nationwide.

The launch will take place on Thursday, March 10th at Second Sol Studios at 2231 Nursery Road in Clearwater, Florida from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. The launch will also broadcast virtually so please email for the link to attend. Space is limited so RSVP is required.

About WBEC Florida
WBEC Florida is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to certify, champion, and connect women-owned businesses. WBEC Florida provides WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) Certification to women-owned businesses in order to make available corporate procurement opportunities designated for Women Business Enterprises. We are proud to be affiliated and associated with the WBENC as one of the 14 regional partners.  Visit wbecflorida.org for more information.

About Bev Jennings and SEE Company
After 32 years with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and most recently as Head, Global Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Jennings was a key leader in J&J becoming the first Healthcare company to join the elite Billion Dollar Roundtable. She used her vast knowledge of supplier diversity, equity and inclusion to form her own consulting, coaching and advising business while simultaneously building a retail product line founded on those principles.

Jennings founded SEE Company Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida to partner with business leaders and decision makers in realizing their potential for transformational growth and success while cultivating diversity and inclusion. With the overall mission of SEE Company to “See Everyone Elevate” Jennings made the conscious decision to use diverse suppliers throughout her business structure. The SEE Collection embodies diversity, inclusion and sustainability. For more information about the SEE Company visit SEECompany.co and SeeCoStyle.com.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Dec. 16, 2021 — Curly Girl Lashes is pleased to announce their new location in downtown St Petersburg, FL at 600 1st Avenue North, Suite 308 at The Sage Office Complex. The salon offers a host of eyelash extension services that include: Classic, Hybrid, Volume and Mega Volume eyelashes in a wide range of styles that can be personalized for you. The salon prides itself in using only cruelty-free lashes and has recently added gift cards in time for the holidays.

“When I opened my business in May, I was just getting started.  After just a few months, I soon realized that we needed more space and privacy for my growing clientele. This new space offers both and it’s more convenient for my clients to access,”  said Keisha Meriwether, Proprietor. “I’m happy to be able to offer a high end service where my clients can have a calm, relaxing environment with beautiful results.”

Hours are Monday through Friday and booked by appointment only.

About Curly Girl Lashes:
Located in downtown St Petersburg, Curly Girl Lashes is owned and operated by Keisha Meriwether, an experienced Esthetician. A certified lash extension trainer, Keisha specializes in classic, volume, hybrid and mega volume lash extension styles. The salon also carries Lash extension care kits, lash conditioning products as well as gift cards.  To schedule an appointment, visit us online at https://www.curlygirleyelashes.com/contact or call 727-477-2495.

TAMPA, Fla. – Dec. 8, 2021 — Wheels of Success will officially be presenting its 2021 12 Cars of Christmas on Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 AM at its new location at 13116 North Florida Avenue, in Tampa.

“We are so excited to be presenting our annual 12 Cars of Christmas at our new location,” said Susan Jacobs, founder and CEO of Wheels of Success. “This location allows us to store our inventory of donated cars, maintain our corporate offices and hold our car care classes all under one roof. We’re extremely grateful and couldn’t have done this without the generosity of our Anonymous Angel Donor. Through this donor’s generosity, we will be able to keep our wheels moving forward as we continue to grow the organization and the number of people we are able to assist.”

The organization wants to thank its generous donors and supporters who helped make this presentation possible. The 12 cars were provided by individuals in the community and the sponsors for the repairs for this year’s 12 Cars of Christmas, include; Santander Consumer USA, GTE Financial, Children’s Board/Bay Area Legal Services (two cars), Altrusa, Amscot, Lazy Days Employee Foundation, Center for Faith and Freedom, Rotary Club of Tampa, Taylor Sanger and Friends, Florida Blue Foundation and AAA.

“Our generous sponsors and donors have made an enormous impact this year. With the current used car shortages and the uptick in used car prices, it’s been especially challenging, which makes this year’s 12 Cars of Christmas even more meaningful,” said Jacobs.

About Wheels of Success:
Wheels of Success is dedicated to providing personal transportation solutions by partnering with the community in a circle of support to keep people working and sustain their independence.

Since June 2003, Wheels of Success has helped over 2,000 families obtain or continue work by providing them with reliable transportation through a program of car repairs, vehicle replacement, related licensing services, car payments, down payments and car-care classes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jan. 7, 2021 — The Left Bank Bistro will continue celebrating artists in the community as an homage to St. Petersburg as the City of the Arts. The next featured artist in the series and first artist of 2021 will be Leslie Neumann, of Aripeka, FL.

“It’s my pleasure to continue to recognize high-end artists in the area with our Salon Series’ next featured artist, Leslie Neumann,” said Susanne Byram, owner of The Left Bank Bistro. “Her art brings a new take on the term “landscape artist” with her colorful and sometimes cosmic work.”

Opening night is Friday, January 15th from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm at 1225 Dr. MLK Jr. St. in St Petersburg, FL – The Left Bank will be serving a signature cocktail named after the artist – with $5 from each signature cocktail being donated to the St Pete Arts Alliance. As a COVID-19 precaution, this event is limited to 75 people and masks are required. Please RSVP to: management@theleftbankbistro.com

About the Artist, Leslie Neumann
Leslie Neumann is a contemporary landscape painter with an interest in wetland and cosmic inspired subjects. After creating art in New York for 14 years, Neumann moved to Florida where she has been painting landscapes using the encaustic technique for over 20 years. Neumann is a recipient of a Fellowship from the New York State Foundation for the Arts, an Individual Artist Fellowship from the State of Florida, and an Artist Enhancement Grant from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, and a Gottlieb Foundation Emergency Grant for Painting. One can find Neumann’s work in many private and public collections throughout the USA, including Nissan Motor Corporation, ADT Securities, Marriott hotels, Baylor College of Medicine, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, 42 Firebirds Restaurants in 15 states nationwide, Polk Museum of Art, Tampa Museum of Art, Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, as well as the City of Tampa and the City of Orlando’s Public Art Collections, and many more.
Neumann resides and maintains a studio in Aripeka, FL. For more information click here to visit her website.

About The Left Bank Bistro
Located at 1225 Dr. M.L.K St. in St Petersburg, The Left Bank Bistro takes you back to 1920’s Paris where artisans lived and created. Set in a beautifully restored home that dates back to 1922, the restaurant offers a fresh take on French cuisine, craft cocktails and coffee in an inviting setting. The Salon at Left Bank’s atmosphere encourages artistic conversation in the spirit of art salons past. Each artist is carefully considered to enhance your total experience. The Left Bank Bistro’s top-shelf bar staff carefully designs a Signature Cocktail named for each featured artist. Proceeds from the artist cocktail goes to the St Pete Arts Alliance.

TAMPA, Fla. – Dec. 9, 2020 — Wheels of Success will officially be kicking off their 2020 12 Cars of Christmas on the 1st day of Hanukkah on Friday, December 11th at 11:00 at CK Auto at 14725 N. Florida Avenue in Tampa.

“Presenting the first car this year on the first day of Hanukkah is very fitting since our recipient is a CNA at Weinberg Village,” said Susan Jacobs, founder and CEO of Wheels of Success. “This assisted living facility at the Jewish Community Center compound is where my mother spent her last days which inspired me to create our “Cars for Caregivers” program.”

Car number 1,066 is being presented which is a 2012 Fiat 500 and was funded from the Wheels Facebook Fundraiser on Giving Tuesday – which raised enough money to fund the repair of not one, but two cars. The organization wants to thank their generous donors and supporters that helped make this presentation possible.

About Wheels of Success:
Wheels of Success is dedicated to providing personal transportation solutions by partnering with the community in a circle of support to keep people working and sustain their independence.Since June 2003, Wheels of Success has helped over 1,065 families obtain or continue work by providing them with reliable transportation through a program of car repairs, vehicle replacement, related licensing services, car payments, down payments and car-care classes.
For more information visit us online at http://www.wheelsofsuccess.org