Melis Turku Topa

Melis is originally from Turkey and spent several years in London, where she founded her own textile brand in collaboration with Turkish artisans. Now she combines her passion for storytelling with her love of meeting new people.

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February 13

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Key real estate trends shaping Tampa Bay’s next growth phase

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February 6

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Florida has the jobs. Can the workforce keep pace?

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January 19

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How next-gen leadership is reshaping Pittsburgh’s business landscape

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January 13

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Face off: Regional airports take on a bigger role in Tampa Bay’s economy

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January 6

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Face Off: How the latest investment is reshaping film and TV production in Pennsylvania

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December 23

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10 reasons to live and do business in Tampa Bay

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December 15

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Regional Review: A year of renewal for higher education in Philadelphia

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December 8

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Regional Review: Pittsburgh energy outlook strengthens

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December 3

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Regional Review: Tampa Bay tourism shows resilience

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November 25

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Hospitals turn to culture and wellbeing as workforce shortages deepen

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November 19

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Tampa Bay’s era of affluent migration

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November 11

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Where Pittsburgh leaders see the real value in AI

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November 6

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Tampa Bay’s deep dive into the blue economy

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October 28

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The real impact of Pittsburgh’s regional airports

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October 13

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County leaders see opportunity rising across Southwestern Pennsylvania

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September 29

Written by Melis Turku Topa

What succession planning could mean for local firms and economies

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