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Building and expanding partnerships is key to future success of Lealman Exchange
Despite ongoing efforts from established nonprofits, poverty, crime and unemployment continue to be pervasive challenges for residents in the Lealman Community. Now, according to a strategic plan presented at Thursday’s Pinellas County Commission meeting on the Lealman Exchange, it’s time to find ways to leverage the strengths of existing community partners while recruiting new onesContinue reading
Startup City: Six steps to a healthier startup ecosystem in St. Petersburg
This is a series of perspectives from local leaders who support startup businesses and social ventures, or who have started one themselves. Each is invited to envision what a world-class startup ecosystem would look like in St. Petersburg and to share their ideas for how we get there. Successful communities have certain attributes that putContinue reading
St Pete Catalyst minting commemorative NFTs for early investors
Our next growth phase will be transformative as we evolve the Catalyst from a news media entity to a metacity platform that provides tools and incentives to inspire all St Pete citizens to participate. Said another way, we want to provide the ‘picks and shovels’ to unearth the gems of creativity, insight and innovation asContinue reading
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Building and expanding partnerships is key to future success of Lealman Exchange
Despite ongoing efforts from established nonprofits, poverty, crime and unemployment continue to be pervasive challenges for residents in the Lealman Community. Now, according to a strategic plan presented at Thursday’s Pinellas County Commission meeting on the Lealman Exchange, it’s time to find ways to leverage the strengths of existing community partners while recruiting new onesContinue reading
Startup City: Six steps to a healthier startup ecosystem in St. Petersburg
This is a series of perspectives from local leaders who support startup businesses and social ventures, or who have started one themselves. Each is invited to envision what a world-class startup ecosystem would look like in St. Petersburg and to share their ideas for how we get there. Successful communities have certain attributes that putContinue reading
It’s time to brand St. Pete as a Millennials’ paradise
It’s an exciting time to be in St. Petersburg. Talk to residents, take a walk Downtown or up Central Avenue, or read the Grow Smarter Initiative, and it’s impossible to come to any conclusion other than this is a city on the rise. But that’s when things start getting a bit murky. The rise ofContinue reading
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In this episode, Joe welcomes John Smith, the President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. John shares his fascinating journey as a turn around specialist in the museum world. They discuss the evolution of MOSI, its current challenges, and the innovative strategies being implemented to ensure its future success. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the intersection of innovation and business in a facility with world class potential that’s right here in Tampa Bay. Continue reading
In this episode of the SPX, Joe Hamilton interviews Lisa Speer Vickers, daughter of the prolific entrepreneur Roy Speer. Lisa recounts her upbringing in a household driven by her father’s diverse business ventures, which ranged from a utility company and real estate to oil and financial institutions. She shares her early memories of her father’s entrepreneurial spirit and the dynamic between her parents that fueled their family’s success.
Lisa delves into her involvement with Home Shopping Network (HSN), remembering how the business evolved from local radio sales to forging a whole new business vertical.
Lisa shares her current endeavors, including the Speer Dream Foundation. She discusses the foundation’s mission to support transformational projects and community initiatives, emphasizing a strategic approach to philanthropy that aims for lasting impact. Lisa also touches on her successful real estate business, Realty One Group Sunshine, and its unique commission structure designed to support agents’ growth.
Throughout the podcast, Lisa reflects on the lessons learned from her family’s entrepreneurial journey and how those principles guide her current work with her husband Brett in both business and philanthropy.Continue reading
On this special 100th episode of SPx, Neil Brown, President of the Poynter Institute, joins Joe for an in depth conversation about the current state of journalism. Brown believes that journalism is thriving, despite challenges, and highlights the need to move away from a negative narrative. They discuss objectivity in journalism, the impact of the internet on information dissemination and the importance of transparency and neutrality. Brown also details the acquisition of PolitiFact by Poynter, the purchase of the Tampa Tribune and the ownership structure of the Tampa Bay Times. The conversation underscores the evolving landscape of journalism and the role of innovative approaches in serving communities.Continue reading
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