Archive for July 2022

Local philanthropist and former CEO and founder of the IT powerhouse ConnectWise Arnie Bellini has helped back Tampa Bay startups and has donated millions to ensure the community has a growing talent pipeline. This year, Bellini will be named TIECON Tampa Bay’s Super Entrepreneur of the Year as part of the Sept. 8 TIETAN awards.…

Arnie Bellini built his Tampa tech firm ConnectWise from the ground up, then sold it for an estimated $1.5 billion, a deal so big that more than 70 workers at the employee-owned business became millionaires. Now the wealthy Republican philanthropist wants to save Florida wilderness from development, and he’s putting his money and energy into the effort.…