The city’s economic development manager Rick Smith, who has been at the helm of supporting South St. Pete developments and creating the St. Pete Pier District,...
St. Petersburg is losing large companies that provide high-paying jobs to other cities due to its lack of premium office space and aging inventory. That was...
Local manufacturers and job seekers have a new resource as AmSkills is opening a long-awaited Neighborhood Training Center at the Lealman Exchange. The nonprofit career training...
A new committee focused on workforce and economic development may meet on an as-needed basis on a monthly schedule. During a Thursday city council meeting, council...
A committee solely dedicated to reviewing economic and workforce development policies and projects may come to the forefront. The city currently has committees tasked with prioritizing...
Pinellas County officials implemented a program to promote small businesses just as the area began experiencing explosive growth; it is now exceeding expectations. Corey McCaster, the...
The Florida Economic Club of Tampa Bay’s Community Leader Social provided Mayor Ken Welch the chance to discuss pressing issues in St. Petersburg. The club’s community...
Friday, July 1, marked the start of a new era for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, as Christian Hardigree officially began serving as its...
For over eight hours Tuesday, St. Petersburg City Council members discussed the city’s fiscal year 2023 (FY23) operating budget – Mayor Ken Welch’s first – which...
Mayors of the area’s coastal communities must walk a tight rope between ensuring a high quality of life for their constituents, providing a national destination for...