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2nd Annual State of Economy Presentation highlights progress in St. Petersburg
On December 5th, Mayor Rick Kriseman, Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin, Alan DeLisle, and Dave Goodwin presented the 2nd Annual State of St. Petersburg Economy sharing the latest demographics, project updates, and news on city initiatives.
Some key takeaways include: the city's population continues to grow, nearing 260,000. 2016 was the best year on record for total construction value, over $654 million. Transportation options are increasing with the launch of bike share and the Cross-Bay Ferry. Job and wage growth are up, while the poverty rate declined. Tourism continues to strengthen.
In case you missed the event, you can watch the video above or download a copy of the presentation
here
. If you attended, please take a few minutes to complete our survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7GD6DF
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Dozens of mayors convene in St. Petersburg, talk entrepreneurship
At the beginning of the month, St. Petersburg hosted dozens of mayors from across the country for the Kauffman Foundation's
2016 Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship: Diversifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity. The conference sessions took place at the Vinoy Hotel with special events at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, sponsored by St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership; Dali Museum, Duncan McClellan Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, and a cruise on the bay. Maria Contreras-Sweet, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), delivered the keynote address. Learn more about the Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship here.
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Major business incubator coming to Innovation District
The
Tampa Bay Innovation Center is partnering with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to develop and operate a new major business incubator on the southwest corner of 11th Avenue South and 4th Street in the Innovation District. The 40,000-50,000 SF mixed-use facility will support research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in technology, marine and life sciences, and manufacturing. The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is currently working with Pinellas County on grant writing and funding for the incubator.
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City seeks proposals for Workforce Readiness and Development Program
As the city moves forward to invest in the growth and success of South St. Pete, a new Workforce Readiness and Development Program will focus on linking residents of the Community Redevelopment Area with job opportunities.
The city invites qualified firms to submit proposals for the Workforce Readiness and Development Program, RFP No. 6315, to include the development of new, innovative programs or expansion of existing programs.
The city's Workforce Readiness and Development Program will involve opportunities and services for unemployed young adults between ages 16 and 24 years, single-parent households, as well as ex-offenders and/or unemployed residents of the CRA census tracts with the highest unemployment rates. The South St. Petersburg CRA boundaries are generally between Fourth Street and 49th Street from Second Avenue North to 30th Avenue South.
The online RFP will close at
3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. All RFPs for the Workforce Readiness and Development Program must be submitted prior to that time.
The Request for Proposal document for RFP-6315 can be viewed online
here.
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Two new ships join downtown's waterfront scene
Two new ships, a 128-foot luxury yacht Sir Winston and the tall ship Lynx, have made downtown St. Petersburg their home. The Sir Winston is docked at the Port, while the Lynx is docked at the Harborage Marina. The Lynx is hoping to move into the North Yacht Basin for increased visibility. Moving to the North Yacht Basin would require some upgrades be made to the facilities.
Current and future St. Petersburg companies EMP, Accmar, and Marinetek are anticipated to participate in the project.
The decision to relocate would need approval from City Council and Army Corps of Engineers.
Currently, the city is looking to improve efficiency and boating conditions at the Municipal Marina, which includes the North, Central, and South yacht basins. Residents and boaters are encouraged to take a Marina Master Plan survey, available through January 20.
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Local businesses show their support for the Rays
"Having Major League Baseball makes us a major league city" - Barbara Readey, Renaissance Vinoy Hotel
St. Pete business owners share why it's important to support the Tampa Bay Rays and keep baseball in St. Pete. Join them in taking the pledge by visiting BaseballForever.com.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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December 16, 6 - 10 pm
Port St. Pete, 250 8th Ave SE
December 17-18
South Straub Park
December 26, 11 am
Tropicana Field
December 31, 8 pm
Downtown St. Petersburg
January 8-19
Al Lang Stadium
Mayor's State of the City Address
January 14, 10 am
The Palladium, 253 5th Ave N
January 14, noon - 10 pm
Vinoy Park
January 24, 6 - 9 pm
Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street S
January 29, 1:30 pm
Location TBA
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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