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(L-R) Hayden Stokes of Tradebank of Tampa Bay talks with Djimo Serodio of Just Grow at the 2018 New Venture Expo at the University of Tampa.

UT growing, showcasing new and innovative businesses in downtown Tampa

Cheryl Rogers Tuesday, April 17, 2018

The University of Tampa’s 2018 New Venture Expo highlights the creative and innovative business endeavors of 54 exhibiters in downtown Tampa.

Connections, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Innovation, Talent, Technology

West Tampa, Tampa

Jason Johnson, a personal trainer, works with Patty Woods at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC in West Tampa.

Urban Stimuli: JCC renovation jumpstarts investments in West Tampa

Alex English Tuesday, April 17, 2018

An art-deco building formerly used by The National Guard spurs change in its West Tampa neighborhood, signaling wider revitalization North of Kennedy Boulevard.

Architecture, Construction, Diversity, Neighborhoods, Reuse/Rebuild

West Tampa, Tampa

Guests at the Amelie Bowl to hear speakers at Synapse.

Synapse Innovation Summit connects Tampa Bay entrepreneurial ecosystem

Cheryl Rogers Saturday, March 31, 2018

Tampa Bay political, business and community leaders encourage collaboration, connections in local entrepreneurial ecosystem during Synapse’s 2018 Innovation Summit in downtown Tampa.

Connections, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Speakers, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Tampa

Tampa Hackerspace provides a place to tinker

Cheryl Rogers Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Tampa Hackerspace is helping to fuel Tampa Bay’s creative instincts, facilitating experimentation and collaboration with shared tools and space.

Diversity, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Talent, Technology, Westshore, Workforce Transition

Tampa

Health equity solutions: Mobile clinics take care to underserved neighborhoods

Chris Kuhn Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Among the solutions to health equity issues plaguing local communities? Take health providers to the patients. Learn what St. Joseph's Mobile Medical Clinic is doing.

Diversity, Health, KidsBay, Life Sciences, Talent

Wimauma, West Tampa, Tampa

Evidence of Tampa Bay Area's growing tech hub: Clearwater counts 50 tech companies, 2K jobs

Tiffany Razzano Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Dozens of fast-growing tech companies, many garnering national attention for talent and innovation, now call Clearwater home. Read more.

Clearwater, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Talent, Technology, Workforce Transition

Clearwater

How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth

Issue Media Group Friday, March 09, 2018

Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, For Good, Innovation, Neighborhoods, Speakers, Talent

Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits.

Commuter Challenge: Going carless in Tampa

Karen Kress Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Getting to work isn't easy for most of us using Tampa streets and Hillsborough County roads. So spend a week using alternative transportation and see what happens.

Alternative Energy, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Government, Transportation, Vision Zero

Wimauma, Plant City, West Tampa, Tampa, Temple Terrace

Petit Piquant, a French patisserie in West Tampa that uses farm fresh ingredients.

What's for dinner? Exploring West Tampa dining options

Marty Clear Tuesday, March 06, 2018

As West Tampa grows and evolves, local dining options are no longer limited to traditional Cuban or Spanish. See what's cooking beyond Boliche Boulevard.

Connections, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhoods, Retail, Talent, Tourism

West Tampa, Tampa

Jonathan Truong, co-founder of Verapy, a start-up at Tampa Bay Wave's Accelerator Build program.

Tampa Bay WaVE: Diversity highlights latest tech cohort

Cheryl Rogers Monday, March 05, 2018

A diverse group of entrepreneurs completes its formal program with Demo Day at Tampa Bay WaVE, a nonprofit tech accelerator in downtown Tampa.

Connections, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Talent, Technology

Tampa, St. Petersburg

Co-lead organizer Gracie Stemmer kicks off TBSW18.

Tampa Bay Startup Week top takeaway: We are ready

Justine Carlisle Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Tampa Bay Startup Week proves Tampa’s entrepreneurial community is well on its way -- with plenty of room to grow, and the resources to make it happen.

Connections, Diversity, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Speakers, Talent, Technology

Tampa, St. Petersburg

For Good: Clearwater-based social enterprise helps immigrants gain financial literacy

Janan Talafer Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Tampa Bay is one of the top 25 destinations in the U.S. for new immigrants from around the world. Project Prosper teaches them how navigate the often-complicated world of finance, banking and credit.

Clearwater, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, For Good, Talent, Workforce Transition

Wimauma, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg

Kelly Farrell looks over water line plans for a major expansion at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

Park redo creates key community gathering space for West Tampa

Christopher Curry Tuesday, February 13, 2018

The newly renovated Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in West Tampa will offer an abundance of outdoor activities and event space, similar to Curtis Hixon Park across the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa.

Diversity, Environment, Government, Neighborhoods, Reuse/Rebuild, Tourism

West Tampa, Tampa