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Digging-in in Pinellas:
Dynamet Breaks Ground on Expansion
In mid-September, 2011, Pinellas County business
Dynamet Incorporated broke ground on an expansion project that will increase the company’s facility by 23,000 square feet and bring 15 new jobs to the area. The decision to expand came after careful consideration was given to other options for the growing company, including the possibility of relocating to another state in order to consolidate similar operations. According to B. Riffee, General Manger, Dynamet Florida, the right decision was made: “We really did weigh every available choice and ultimately concluded that Pinellas County was in the best interest of Dynamet and Carpenter Technology Corporation.”
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| Gulfport – A Slice of Historic Florida
Gulfport is a 2.5 square mile waterfront city with old Florida charm. Known for its friendliness, diversity, thriving arts community and off-beat historic flavor, Gulfport is well worth a visit. Its waterfront area is full of restaurants, unique shopping experiences and home of the famed 1930s era Gulfport Casino. The Casino was the site of the first Gulfport election after incorporation in 1910. It still sports hard wood floors and is a favorite spot for dance groups of all styles. Shop, eat and take a walk along the 13 acres of beach front located on beautiful Boca Ciega Bay.
Click to read more about Gulfport.
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| Florida Defense & Technology Showcase, Nov. 8
Formerly the Pinellas Technology and Business Innovation Exchange, this reverse tradeshow includes networking events, targeted matchmaking, and a tradeshow attended by approximately 200 contractors and subcontractors. Companies in attendance last year included GE Aviation, Harris, Northrup Grunman, Rolls-Royce and Boeing. Learn more at http://fdtshowcase.com, or contact Danielle Weitlauf at (727) 547-7340 or weitlaufd@tbinnovates.com. Sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
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| Creating Jobs Together – Tampa Bay Partnership’s Annual Community Update, Nov. 18 in St. Petersburg
Guest Speaker Ed Morrison, Economic Policy Advisor, Purdue Center for Regional Leadership, will discuss the strategic value of focused regional collaborations and open innovation in today’s global economy and how area leaders can best work together to implement the Regional Business Plan for Tampa Bay. Click here for registration and further details.
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| Decrease Operating Costs by Cutting Waste at Work
Pinellas County has helped over 63 businesses, including Lockheed Martin, Nature’s Food Patch, and Bausch + Lomb, initiate comprehensive recycling and waste reduction practices resulting in considerable reductions in disposal costs. Free waste assessments are available along with customized recommendations. On-site training can be arranged to help inform all employees about the benefits. In addition, educational and promotional materials can be provided to serve as in-house reminders. For more information or to schedule a free waste assessment, call (727) 464-7524, email recycle@pinellascounty.org or visit www.pinellascounty.org/cutwaste.
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| Working with the Media 101, Nov. 16
WorkNet Pinellas welcomes guest speaker Mary Burrell, Communications Operations Manager with Pinellas County. Her presentation will help your organization to better understand the media’s various news outlets and help you to interact effectively. This free seminar will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the EpiCenter, 13805 58 St. N., Clearwater. Seats are limited; contact Marilyn Browne at mbrowne@worknetpinellas.org or (727) 608-2420 to RSVP. More information is available at: https://www.worknetpinellas.org/wn/calendar_of_events.php?f_coe_id=1947
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