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/
A group of support organizations, led by the Innovation District and fueled by a grant from Duke Energy, developed our first Tampa Bay Innovation Ecosystem Map in 2023. We aim to continue guiding entrepreneurs to the best possible resources with an updated version.
Josh Rojas of Bay News 9 recently visited the Maritime and Defense Tech Hub, where he was welcomed by CEO Alison Barlow and COO Lauren Bell for a discussion about the building’s future expansion. The Hub is already home to a thriving community of companies and demand continues to grow. To accommodate this momentum, leaders are envisioning Hub 2.0, a second building proposed for the west parking lot.
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, in partnership with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, is introducing a capacity-building grant initiative that exemplifies strategic, next-level support. In 2025, they will award up to $10,000 each to 20 nonprofits serving South St. Petersburg.