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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October 5

Written by Melis Turku Topa

How speed is driving foreign direct investment in the South

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September 30

Written by Melis Turku Topa

South Carolina life sciences eyes next billion-dollar move

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September 24

Written by Melis Turku Topa

The new downtown bet: Sports and entertainment districts

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September 10

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Carolinas Treating Childcare as Workforce Strategy

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August 25

Written by Melis Turku Topa

How experiential tourism meets rising traveler demand

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July 21

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Tort reforms and business impact: The new rules of play

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July 7

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Tampa Bay Ferry signals new era for regional transit

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July 3

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Hurricane preparedness and the new era of fiscal policy

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June 24

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Tampa Bay defense industry builds beyond the base

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