Two articles this week on why St. Pete is a great place for entrepreneurs.The Unexpected Haven for Entrepreneurs by Inc.comWith a remarkable focus on business development, St. Pete, Florida is becoming a hotspot for startups and small businesses.https://www.inc.com/stpetersburg/the-unexpected-haven-for-entrepreneurs.html
The Best Cities for Women to Start a Business in 2018 by business.orgAmerica is home to more than 11.6 million women-owned businesses. From employment rates to equal pay, see which American cities rank the best for women entrepreneurs.https://www.business.org/business/startup/best-cities-for-women-to-start-a-business/
April’s Tech X-change was a hit, thanks to an engaging presentation from Digital Twin Marine. Shoutout to all the Eckerd College students who joined us! The audience was curious and interactive, asking great questions and eager to try out the virtual reality headset.
April’s event, Morning Sparks: Innovation X-change (GIS...Beyond Mapping) was postponed, but we're still buzzing with ideas. Whether you're a mapping enthusiast or not quite sure what GIS even stands for, we’d love to know: is there a topic you'd like us to explore next? What kind of innovation in this space sparks your curiosity?
The Innovation District hosts a quarterly breakfast series called Morning Sparks: Innovation X-change. At each session we explore emerging technologies, invite District partners to share their current related efforts, and engage in thoughtful (and hopefully spirited) discussions that will spark future innovation.