The St. Petersburg Innovation has been nominated for a Good Burger Award! In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens as “burgers” (as in St. Petersburgers), the Good ‘Burger Awards were established to recognize those who contribute in a positive way to make our community special. The Innovation District is nominated for Trailblazers and Change Agents.
We are honored to be in the company of other great trailblazers and change agents. October 1st is the last day to vote and we would love your support. Winners will be announced on October 28th.
PLEASE VOTE for the Innovation District
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.