Atlanta, September 2010: Site Selection magazine has selected its annual Top Utilities in Economic Development. The designation is based on calendar year 2009 performance in four categories — capital investment, job creation, capital investment per capita and jobs per 10,000 in population. It also takes into account innovative programs and services that meet the needs [...]
The fifth seminar in the series will cover certification programs with Alejandro Rodriguez of the Florida Small Business Development Center at USF.
Need Funding for Staff Development and Training? Pinellas County Economic Development and WorkNet Pinellas Can Help. There is $1 million in Incumbent Worker Training grant funding available through the State of Florida. Pinellas County Economic Development staff is happy to assist you in determining if your company could benefit from this program. Learn more at [...]
SARASOTA, August 2010 – As USF Sarasota-Manatee students begin fall semester, 61 local troops from Sarasota and Manatee counties are currently deployed in Afghanistan. To show their support, students, faculty and staff are sending postcards to the soldiers in partnership with Manasota Operation Troop Support (MOTS). Along with the postcards, USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty member, Ross [...]
SBA Programs & Services Aug. 31 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet the staff from the U.S. Small Business Administration District Office and learn about the latest programs and services including America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program and other loan and stimulus programs. This activity is free. http://www.pced.org/?ltid=4468 Marketing Your Business Sept. 1 12:00p.m. – 2:00 [...]
Tampa, FL, August 2010 – Yesterday, Tampa City Council unanimously adopted an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that defines the guidelines for Transit Oriented Development for the City of Tampa. “I applaud your vision, and that of Mayor Iorio, leading the way with a new standard for urban development and infill that will facilitate a [...]
Assessment Added To Show What’s Needed To “Move The Needle” for Positive Outcomes TAMPA BAY, FL (August 2010) – The Tampa Bay Partnership released findings from its latest Regional Economic Scorecard today which showed the Overall rank for Tampa Bay fell from third to sixth with rankings of three of the six categories measured declining, [...]
August 24, 2010 – USF CONNECT and the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) announce the relocation of FEDC to the USF Research Park of Tampa Bay. The Florida Economic Development Council provides leadership and vision to advance economic development in Florida. Established in 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council promotes economic development throughout the State [...]
Florida themes earn bonus as writers nationwide vie for prizes, in-person pitch to TV industry execs Sarasota, FL – August 2010 – The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, has launched “TV ME!” a new, innovative writers competition seeking creative content ideas for television [...]
Improv for Business Development : The Acting Advantage Organization: Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Date: Sept. 1 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Madeira Bay Resort – 13235 Gulf Boulevard, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Cost: $25 Contact: Amanda Page: (727) 360-6957, Amanda@tampabaybeaches.com, http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=882 EnviroBusiness Hazardous Waste Collection Event Organization: Pinellas County Utilities Date: [...]







