FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2022
Gary Hartfield accepted into Forbes Business Council
Tampa, FL — Gary Hartfield, CEO of Serenity Village and Consulting, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
Gary was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
“We are honored to welcome Gary Hartfield into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
As an accepted member of the Council, Gary, a Tampa-based serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. Gary will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.
“I am honored to join this elite group of leaders and entrepreneurs,” Gary stated. “This is a tremendous and valuable opportunity that will continue to shape my leadership skills. I look forward to sharing my expertise and connecting with like-minded individuals from around the world.”
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ABOUT GARY HARTFIELD
Gary Hartfield is founder, president, and CEO of Serenity Village Insurance and Consulting. A serial entrepreneur and leader, Gary serves as Treasurer for CareerSource Tampa Bay and is on the Leadership Council for the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator. He is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Leadership Florida – Cornerstone Class 37, and the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Alumni Association. He serves as a board member of the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs and serves as chair of the TOBA Leadership Institute. Gary is also the CEO and Chairman of Empower Florida, Inc., and a sought-after speaker, author, and community advocate for public education, economic development, and the elderly and those living with disabilities.
ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.
To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.
