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 or suggestion?
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FloridaDisaster.biz launches for business disaster preparedness and recovery
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Hurricane season is in full swing and DEO has announced a new website,
FloridaDisaster.biz
, to help businesses in times of disasters. This toolkit
streamlines the information and resources available to assist businesses before, during and after a disaster
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The new site provides key resources and information to help Florida’s job creators like individuals and families be prepared with a plan. FloridaDisaster.biz will guide businesses step-by-step to help them prepare and recover quickly from an emergency.
Follow
@FLSERT, the Florida division of Emergency management, for tips and future forecast!
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City of St. Petersburg Joins 'Better Cities for Pets'
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On June 22nd, Mayor Rick Kriseman and the City of St. Petersburg joined Mars Petcare's
Better Cities for Pets
movement.
City officials and staff are working closely with Mars Petcare, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association and animal welfare agencies like SPCA Tampa Bay, PetPal Animal Shelter, Friends of Strays and Pinellas County Animal Services to assess St. Petersburg’s current resources for pets, and identify opportunities to make it an even better place for them.
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Tampa Bay's economic growth jumps in global study
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The Global Metro Monitor report was released from the the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program this month. The report assesses the economic performance of metropolitan areas according to gross domestic product, employment, and population from 2000 to 2016. In a ranking of the top 300 expanding metropolitan areas worldwide, Tampa Bay ranked 146. A previous report from 2000-2016 showed Tampa Bay ranked at 267. This reflects the growth of Tampa Bay region is expanding with an increase in employment and GDP.
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Breakdown: Tropicana Field Site Redevelopment Plan
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With all the buzz surrounding the Tropicana field site, here is a breakdown of whats been done over the past year to keep progress moving. View the video below of the current planning status.
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Grow Smarter Initiative Job Opportunities
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The Grow Smarter Initiative is a comprehensive, integrated, community plan to enhance St. Petersburg’s competitive position and provide quality, diverse economic growth. Current open position opportunies work on a team that acts as the backbone organization to that initiative. The backbone organization will establish the organizational framework for the update and implementation of the Grow Smarter Strategy and assist with the Strategy’s execution.
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Tangerine Plaza Development Site Proposals Due July 2nd
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Developers, end-users and interested parties are invited to submit proposals to lease and develop the 47,000 SF city-owned property at 1794 22nd St. S., located within the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). RFP available online at
stpete.org/realestate
under
"Requests for Proposals / Solicitations.”
Proposals must be delivered no later than 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018 to Real Estate and Property Management, Municipal Services Center, One Fourth St. N. – 9th Floor,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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John Hopkins All Children's Hospital top ranking specialities
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US News & World Report's annual ranking of the top pediatric care centers in the country were released this month. The hospital did well and was among the top 50 in five categories:
Neonatology - 31
Nephrology - 50
Neurosurgery - 37 (previously 43)
Orthopedics - 32 (previously 40)
Cardiology - 44 (previously 30)
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Cost of living - how does Tampa Bay compare?
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Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation's latest report indicates that the MSA's cost of living is nearly 10 percent lower than the national average. With a national average index of 100, Tampa Bay's COLI was 90.1. Compared to other Florida metro areas in the first quarter of 2018, Tampa Bay has the second lowest cost of living index and the lowest index in housing.
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How do you feel about the cost of living in Tampa Bay area?
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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Tues, July 10th, 6:15 - 8 pm
Main Library, 3745 9th Ave N
Thurs, July 12th, 6 - 9 pm
Station House, 260 1st Ave S
Sat, July 14th, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Tangerine Plaza, 1780 22nd St S
Aug 30th, 6 - 9 pm
State Theater, 687 Central Ave
How the City Buys
July 10th, 2 - 3 pm
1 Million Cups
July 11th, 9 - 10 am
Legal Structures
July 12th, 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 streams 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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