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2015 State of the St. Petersburg Economy Address
The inaugural State of the St. Petersburg Economy Address was held November 3rd at the USF St. Petersburg University Student Center.
Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin, City Development Administrator Alan DeLisle, and Planning and Economic Development Director Dave Goodwin provided a snapshot of St. Petersburg's economic indicators to a crowd of 100+ business leaders, entrepreneurs, and residents.
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City Council approved the contract extension guaranteeing that the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will continue running along the waterfront through 2020. This year the race drew a record number 160,000 attendees.
The 2016 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be March 11-13. Going forward, the race will take place during the second weekend of March.
A recent study completed in October shows that the race has an economic impact of $48.3M and brings approximately $5M in marketing value to the city.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and expand human welfare.
We hope you'll join in the conversation! We'll be highlighting local entrepreneurs on Instagram (@StPete_FL) and encourage you to share your stores by using #FacesofStPeteEntrepreneurs
Events this week include:
11/18 - 1 Million Cups, featuring the 1 in a Million Competition Finals, 9:00 a.m. at the Greenhouse
11/18 - Greenbench Conversation on Data Analytics at Valpak, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - register at stpete.com
11/18 - "How the City Buys" Workshop, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Greenhouse
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City adopts new Complete Streets policy
Mayor Kriseman
signed a new Administrative Policy to implement Complete Streets in St. Petersburg.
Complete Streets are those that are planned, designed, operated, and maintained so that people of all ages and physical and economic abilities can safely and comfortably move around in the community; they provide the right accommodation for the land use context.
Implementing Complete Streets in St. Petersburg, with its principles of inclusivity, will allow the City to further achieve its status as a city of opportunity where the sun shines on all who come to live, work and play.
The policy contains five key points that outline the City's efforts going forward to provide an inclusive transportation network, one of which calls for the development of a Complete Streets Implementation Plan. This Implementation Plan will be developed through a considerable public engagement process that considers how we will continue to move people in and around St. Petersburg in a variety of transportation modes.
It will also serve as an update to the City's award-winning CityTrails Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that was adopted in 2003. It has been through the implementation of the CityTrails Plan that St. Petersburg has been recognized both as a Bicycle Friendly Community and Florida's Best Walking City.
For more information about the St. Petersburg's Complete Streets, please contact Cheryl Stacks, P.E., Transportation Manager, at 727-892-5328, or via email at [email protected].
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Chief's Creole Cafe celebrates one year anniversary
On Friday, October 30th, community and business leaders joined with Elihu and Carolyn Brayboy as they celebrated the one year anniversary of Chief's Creole Cafe with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Brayboys believed that the property, located at 22th Street South and 9th Avenue South, would be ideal for a restaurant. Interest was low, so they decided to take the project on themselves to clean up the property and open a destination restaurant located in the heart of the Deuces.
Countless long hours were put into the launch of this project by the Brayboys. They worked with the Greenhouse, taking every applicable workshop and training, worked with a mentor, participated as a business partner in the Eckerd Internship Project, and met with staff frequently to help better prepare themselves for operating their newest business. They accessed capital for this project through Greenhouse partner, the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation.
We applaud the Brayboys for their vision and dedication. We celebrate with them as they mark one year of Chief's Creole Cafe. Congratulations Elihu and Carolyn!
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FOCUS St. Pete accepting applications
2016 Program: January 20, 22, and 23
FOCUS St. Pete is a program of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association for professionals who are eager to establish civic relationships and learn more about the inner workings of the community with a minimum expenditure of time.
The program is limited to 35 participants and is open to professionals from both the private and public sectors who generally occupy key positions and are new to the area or have accepted new or expanded responsibilities. Register through the St. Petersburg Chamber.
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Save the Date: St. Petersburg Chamber's 117th Annual Meeting is January 28, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Mahaffey Theater
400 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The 117th Annual Meeting is a celebration of the accomplishments of the past year, recognition of community leaders and a discussion of the vision for the future of the Chamber and our community. With an expected attendance of 1,200+, this event will provide significant exposure. Tickets will be available soon through the Chamber.
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Upcoming Events
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November 20
SPC Seminole Campus, 9200 113th Street North, Seminole 33760
November 21 & 22
Central Ave & 5th Street, Downtown St. Petersburg
LocalShops1's 6th Annual Shopapalooza Festival
Saturdays November 21 & 28
South Straub Park, Downtown St. Petersburg
Minority Certifications Workshop
November 24, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Epi-Center, 13805 58th St. N, Clearwater 33760
SBA InnovateHER Challenge
December 2, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Avenue South, Gulfport 33707
December 10-14
Various locations
Special note:
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Have a development update, project announcement, or success
story to share?
Contact Briana Ozor, 727.893.7784.
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City of St. Petersburg
Economic Development Division
P.O. Box 2842
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
800.874.9026 (toll free)
727.893.7100 (phone)
727.892.5465 (fax)
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