ST. PETERSBURG SHINES NEWSLETTER
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Every other week we send our subscribers a newsletter covering economic development news, featured events, and important updates relevant to the City of St. Petersburg and the larger Tampa Bay area. Have a content request?
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Tampa Bay Reporter's The City Desk: The Time has Come
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The City Desk is a monthly column in the
Tampa Bay Reporter
written by and about the city of St. Petersburg. This month, Alan DeLisle, City Development Administrator, talks about the work that has gone into making Tangerine Plaza a future success for the neighborhood and St. Pete.
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Cavaform Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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Cavaform International, headquartered in the Tyrone Industrial Park, stated in 1978 with 3 employees. Over the past 40 years the company has expanded to include a sister company, MTM&D which performs injection mold testing and together these companies employ 80 highly skilled people.
Cavaform is the only company in the world that cold forms plastic injection mold cavities. This is done on a Cavaform machine that is 40 feet long and weighs 40 tons. On May 12, 2018, the company welcomed customers and friends for a demonstration of all its capabilities. Cavaform makes the molds for a variety of products in the medical, retail, and consumer markets. It produces the mold for the only biodegradable K-cup used for Keurig coffee. Thank you Cavaform for your investment in St. Petersburg!
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Dave and Cindy Massi, Owners
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New Co-working Space on the Block - Rising Tide Innovation Center celebrates ribbon cutting
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Fletcher and Fischer law firm recently relocated to St. Petersburg from Tampa. Law Partners Leigh Fletcher,
Tina Fischer and Anne Pollock
co-founded the new
Rising Tide Innovation Center
, a 4,000 square foot collaborative work space with private offices, open desk work areas and conference space located on the fourth floor of the Historic McCroury Hotel at 433 Central Ave. The Center celebrated its grand opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 16th.
Connect with the Center
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Planning and Economic Development announces staffing changes
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The city announced staff changes this month as the city's Director of Planning and Economic Development, Dave Goodwin, prepares to retire at the end of the month. City Development Administrator, Alan DeLisle explains, "Dave has a rare skill set and talent and ability to manage both planning and economic development," therefore, Goodwin's duties will be split. DeLisle will undertake leadership of the city's economic development team while Liz Abernethy, the city's current Zoning Official, will become the Director of Planning and Construction Services.
Dave's dedicated efforts have made St. Petersburg a wonderful place to work and enjoy life. Thank you for your service, Dave!
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St. Pete Pier progress update
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May's construction video update shows significant progress on the pier - additional pilings for the North bridge have been installed and surfacing of the pier head is underway. Barricades have closed 2nd Avenue just east of Bay Shore Drive and construction will begin soon on the Pier approach. The barricades will remain in place until the new pier opens in Fall next year.
Tampa Bay Watch
, the conservation group based in Tierra Verde, was recently selected to operate a marine education center outpost at the new St Pete Pier.
In a unanimous vote, City Council members voted to give the nonprofit organization a five-year lease to offer marine education programs at an area of the Pier that will feature an amphitheater leading down to the water.
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Skyway Plaza - Opportunities & Food Truck Festival
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Neighborhoods of southern St. Petersburg and the City of St. Petersburg have come together to host a food truck festival on Saturday, June 9, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the
Skyway Plaza shopping center
. This family oriented festival will have ten food trucks serving both savory and sweet items, an entertainment stage, and informational tables on community services and businesses.
The Skyway Plaza shopping center located at 1079 62nd Avenue S
has several storefronts available, ranging from 600 square feet to over 46,000 square feet. Brixmor Properties will be at the event to provide information on leasing opportunities. Contact Rebecca Perez, Brixmor, at 407.903.2918 or
rebecca.perez@brixmor.com for more information about leasing opportunities.
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PoweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival Comes to St. Pete
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Tampa Bay is the second-fastest growing tech hub in the nation. Want to know WHY?
PoweredUP Tech Fest held in St. Pete will have the smartest and most innovative tech minds on stage for one afternoon.
"So come on out. Learn. Be inspired. Support your peers. Be a part of Tampa Bay Tech.
Get poweredUP."
St. Pete Shines Subscribers - Receive 25% off event tickets!
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Duke Energy Florida Economic Development Team Map Update
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Duke Energy Florida has expanded their Florida economic development team with the addition of Elizabeth Godwin as Economic Development Manager. The included map shows Elizabeth’s coverage area as well as a shift in coverage between Danielle Ruiz and Marc Hoenstine.
"Please call on us any time for site searches, rate analysis, electrical infrastructure questions, proposals and any other ways we can support your project efforts."
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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Wed May 23rd, 12:30 - 6:30 pm
Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st Street SE
Thurs May 24th, 5 - 8 pm
Enoch Davis Center, 1111 28th Ave S
Join one of the world's leading manufacturers of marinas and floating solutions!
Tues, May 29th, 6 - 7 pm
Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave S
Sat, June 2nd, 11 am
Campbell Park, 601 14th St s
Sat, June 9th, 12 - 5 pm
Sunshine Skyway Plaza, 1079 62nd Ave S
Visit for information on leasing space availability in the Skyway Marina District!
Rapid Business Planning Using Lean Canvas
May 22nd, 6 - 8pm
1 Million Cups
May 23, 9 - 10am
Internet Marketing: Levering the Power of Inbound
May 23, 6 - 8 pm
Special note:
The Greenhouse hosts 1 Million Cups every Wednesday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in St. Petersburg. Can't make it in person?
It steams live here!
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Economic Development | City of St. Petersburg | T: 727-893-7100 | F: 727-892-5465
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Have a development update, project announcement, or success story to share?
Contact Sarah Hughart, 727-893-7784
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