Toast and Trade

09/29/2026

Some GOOD news if you’re considering making a career move: the numbers are on your side. 💰💲💵

I’ve always believed you should be doing at least one of two things in your career:

📈 Learning
💰 Earning

Hopefully, you’re doing both.

But if you’re doing neither? It might be time to ask yourself why you’re still there.

For a while, the financial advantage of changing jobs had narrowed considerably.

It’s widening again.

📊 Atlanta Federal Reserve — August 2026
• Job switchers: 5.0% wage growth
• Job stayers: 3.6%

📊 ADP — August 2026
• Job changers: 4.7% base-pay growth
• Job stayers: 3.0%

And here’s another interesting number from ADP:

When looking at gross pay, job changers saw 7.3% growth, compared with 4.4% for people who stayed put.

Of course, compensation isn’t the only reason to change jobs. Culture, leadership, flexibility, opportunity and career growth all matter.

But if you’ve been thinking about making a move because you feel your compensation has stalled, the latest data is encouraging.

Sometimes the biggest raise isn’t waiting for you at your current company.

https://toastandtrade.com/event/

09/28/2026

Happy Birthday Caryn!!!

09/23/2026

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! 🙌

A big thank you to Courson Heating & Cooling Company and Mitch for supporting Toast & Trade!

If you need reliable AC service, maintenance, or installation, Mitch is your guy! ❄️

Come meet him this Thursday, 5–7 PM at St. Pete Athletic Club!

Good People • Great Connections • Local Business

09/23/2026

🥂 THIS THURSDAY — NETWORKING REIMAGINED! 🥂

📍 St. Pete Athletic Club

Calling ALL small businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals & local business owners! Come experience networking in a whole new way.

Forget the stiff handshakes and awkward small talk. Come have a cocktail, meet great people, make real connections, and have FUN while growing your business!

✨ Networking Reimagined
🍸 Cocktails & conversation
🤝 Meet other local businesses
💡 Make meaningful connections
🎉 A fun, relaxed atmosphere
🚀 Build relationships that can grow your business

Whether you're established, just getting started, or simply looking to expand your network — you belong in the room!

Come for the cocktail. Stay for the connections. Leave with new opportunities.

🥂 This Thursday at St. Pete Athletic Club — don’t miss it!

09/21/2026

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT!

A big Toast and Trade THANK YOU to our sponsor, La Maison Title, LLC!

Attorney-owned and operated, La Maison Title brings extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate throughout the Tampa Bay area.

We’re so grateful for their support of Toast and Trade and our growing community! 🥂🏡

Thank you, La Maison Title.

09/19/2026

🥂 THIS THURSDAY — NETWORKING REIMAGINED! 🥂

📍 St. Pete Athletic Club

Calling ALL small businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals & local business owners! Come experience networking in a whole new way.

Forget the stiff handshakes and awkward small talk. Come have a cocktail, meet great people, make real connections, and have FUN while growing your business!

✨ Networking Reimagined
🍸 Cocktails & conversation
🤝 Meet other local businesses
💡 Make meaningful connections
🎉 A fun, relaxed atmosphere
🚀 Build relationships that can grow your business

Whether you're established, just getting started, or simply looking to expand your network — you belong in the room!

Come for the cocktail. Stay for the connections. Leave with new opportunities.

🥂 This Thursday at St. Pete Athletic Club — don’t miss it!

Come Toast With Us! We're Building Relationships Beyond the Events!

Caryn & Kelly

09/10/2026

Tampa Bay business owners!

If you’re looking for a bookkeeper/accountant who really knows QuickBooks, check out Green Ledger Solutions right here in St. Pete.

Whether you need help getting your books organized, staying on top of your numbers, or managing QuickBooks, they can help.

Local. Experienced. QuickBooks-focused. 💚

greenledgersolutions.com⁠

09/09/2026

⛳ Golf might just be one of the easiest ways to network.

And trust me… you do not have to be a great golfer. I’m living proof. 😂

There’s something about being out on a golf course that makes networking feel less like networking.

No conference room.
No awkward elevator pitch.
No name tag required.

Just a few hours outside, good conversation, some laughs, and plenty of time to actually get to know people.

Some of the best business relationships start when you’re simply enjoying yourself and having a conversation.

So even if your golf game looks a little like mine… get out there anyway. ⛳️

You might lose a few golf balls, but you could gain a great connection.

Highly recommend it.

https://toastandtrade.com

09/09/2026

Toast And Trade- next event.

Good people. Great conversation and meaningful connections.

Thursday, September 24 | 5:00 PM

📍 St. Pete Athletic Club
2540 9th St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and come make some new connections.

We’d love to see you there! 🥂✨

Please sign up. https://toastandtrade.com/event/

09/08/2026

⚡ I’m looking for TWO Electrical Project Managers in Tampa! ⚡️

I’m currently working on two great opportunities with a strong electrical contractor in the Tampa market.

Position #1 – Junior Electrical Project Manager
Looking for someone earlier in their career with electrical construction experience who is ready to take that next step and continue growing.

Position #2 – Electrical Project Manager
Looking for a seasoned PM with a minimum of 5 years of electrical project management experience and a strong track record of successfully managing projects.

For both roles, good tenure matters. I’m looking for solid candidates who have demonstrated stability, reliability, and progression throughout their careers.

📍 Tampa, Florida

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