The St. Pete Downtown Partnership, an anchor organization of the Innovation District, recently held their Development Summit. They tackled the important question of how to balance sustainable growth in our remarkable city. They also sought to inspire us about the potential for public spaces with the insights shared by Urban consultant Dan Biederman who is known for transforming Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Kudos to the Downtown Partnership for this important discussion. Now....its time to imagine the possibilities for Poynter Park in the Innovation District.
For more details read the St. Pete Catalyst articles "Could a redesign of Williams Park be in play?" AND "Summit to help define healthy growth for St. Pete"
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Last month, the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub kicked off the school year with a lively Retro Back-to-School themed Happy Hour. Tenants brought their families, and the space was filled with throwback snacks, classic laser backdrop photo ops, and plenty of nostalgic fun.
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay's 3DE initiative connects high school students with local and national businesses, giving them hands-on experience in problem-solving.
October always feels like conference season — a time when professionals from around the world gather to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaborations. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the OCEANS 2025 Conference in Chicago, a global gathering for those advancing ocean science and maritime technology.