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Bellini-Backed Documentary Filmmaker Turns Passion Into Powerful Message in ‘Protect Our Paradise’
Flamingo magazine puts the spotlight on Florida documentarian and TV producer Chad Crawford and his six-part documentary series “Protect Our Paradise” on the threats to the Sunshine State’s wildlife and natural resources. The article notes the series cost $700,000 to make. The donor? Arnie Bellini. Arnie tells Flamingo, “What’s great about ‘Protect Our Paradise’ is…
Read More3D Cloud by Marxent Raises $7.5M in Series D Funding
3D Cloud by Marxent, a St. Petersburg, FL-based provider of a 3D product experience platform for furniture and home improvement retailers, raised $7.5M in Series D funding. The round, which increases its valuation to over $135M, was led by Arnie Bellini with additional investment from Lee Arnold. The company intends to use the funds to open the 3D…
Read MoreFlorida Needs a Green Infrastructure Plan. Our Wildlife Corridor Provides the Blueprint | Opinion
Arnie Bellini shares his vision for a sustainable Florida in an opinion piece in the Miami Herald: “Our greatest challenge also is our greatest opportunity: The state can’t have a robust economy without a robust ecology.” In collaboration with Tony Cho, a Miami-based CEO and founder of Future of Cities, Arnie writes, “If we hope…
Read MoreTIETAN Awardee: Arnie Bellini Is Super Entrepreneur of the Year
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.…
Read MoreThe Man Behind the Push to Save Wild Florida
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.…
Read MoreTech Founder Helps Push New Conservation Program to Finish Line in the Legislature
“A Tampa technology company founder has helped drive a nearly successful push to create and fund a new $300 million state conservation land acquisition program.” That’s how Politico introduces Arnie Bellini’s role in trying to pass legislation (FL SB976 (21R)), creating the Florida Wildlife Corridor program at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Said Bellini,…
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