U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg has served the region from Bayboro Harbor in the Innovation District for nearly 100 years. Recently the City issued a formal proclamation recognizing August 4th as United States Coast Guard Day in St. Petersburg coinciding with the USCG's recent 232nd anniversary. Congratulations!To read more click here.
There are many quotes about innovation and how it is fostered. I have several hanging in my office. We recently looked to these as we were deciding the name for our new breakfast series. Our brainstorming kept coming back to the concept that ideas are the beginning - they create the "spark" that fuels innovation.
Congratulations to Sarah Gilbert, Chief Operating Officer of Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital for being named a 2024 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree. We are also thrilled that Sarah has recently joined the Board of Directors for the Innovation District.
Even with an extra day in the month, I am running late with the February newsletter. Its been a busy and exciting time. Last Tuesday we announced a new project - Catching the Blue Wave: Accelerating America’s Ocean Economy.