CITY OF TAMPA

Tampa Bay Wave Receives $30,000 Grant from Truist Foundation to Fuel Startup Growth for Under-Represented Tech Entrepreneurs

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Tampa Bay Wave Inc. (Wave), a nonprofit dedicated to driving opportunity and prosperity in Tampa Bay by supporting the growth of highly scalable technology companies, is honored to announce it received a $30,000 grant from Truist Foundation.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Tampa Bay Wave Inc. (Wave), a nonprofit dedicated to driving opportunity and prosperity in Tampa Bay by supporting the growth of highly scalable technology companies, is honored to announce it received a $30,000 grant from Truist Foundation.
  • "Tampa Bay Wave is extremely grateful to be a recipient of such an important grant from Truist Foundation," Tampa Bay Wave CEO Linda Olson said in a statement.
  • "Truist Foundation is excited to partner with Tampa Bay Wave to support job creation and access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs," said Tim Schar, Tampa Bay market president, on behalf of Truist Foundation.
  • "Wave's accelerator programs fuel startup growth, creating high paying jobs here in Tampa Bay, including supporting the next generation of women and diverse founders through its programs."

Tampa Bay Tech Community Launches HiTampaBay.com to Welcome Prospective Talent to the Region

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last year, a shift toward remote work drove a record number of tech workers to seek homes that offered more than just a closeness to their jobs.

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  • Today, this coalition announced the launch of HiTampaBay.com, a new public platform designed to attract the countrys top talent to Tampa Bay.
  • These organizations collectively pool resources, connections, and knowledge to recruit and welcome tech talent via HiTampaBay.com.
  • Welcome experience curation: Prospective tech migrants get customized itineraries to help plan visits to Tampa Bay.
  • HiTampaBay.com is a new platform launched by a coalition of Tampa Bay area businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to attract top tech talent to the community.

Tampa Bay Wave Announces Latest Cohort of Women-led Tech Startups for the 2021 TechWomen Rising Accelerator

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Monday, September 20, 2021

"As this new cohort of women-led businesses shows, there is no shortage of female entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay area with fantastic and viable business ideas.

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  • "As this new cohort of women-led businesses shows, there is no shortage of female entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay area with fantastic and viable business ideas.
  • Companies in the TechWomen Rising accelerator program will receive a dedicated experienced mentor, one-on-one feedback with notable tech founders, pitch coaching, investment readiness programs and strategic introductions to investors and prospective customers.
  • Programs such as the TechWomen Rising Accelerator are critical for maximizing both economic and social progress.
  • The 2021 JP Morgan Chase TechWomen Rising Cohort is filled with strong female founders solving real problems.

Ya La'ford to Design Public Art for West River Redevelopment

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tampa's much anticipated West River Redevelopment project will include an interactive, walkable land art piece designed by Ya La'ford titled "Boulevard Flow."

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tampa's much anticipated West River Redevelopment project will include an interactive, walkable land art piece designed by Ya La'ford titled "Boulevard Flow."
  • The sculpture will be the tallest in Tampa Bay and create a momentous land art public art piece that moves beyond the walls of a museum giving the community access to the power of art in the outdoor, urban landscape.
  • The West River Redevelopment Plan focuses on a 120-acre area near Downtown Tampa with a keen focus on creating a genuinely diverse and economically integrated community with linkages to the Hillsborough River.
  • We feel that the "Boulevard Flow" will provide the West River community an iconic public art installation that is sure to spark endless imagination and self-discovery for decades to come!"

City of Tampa, Florida Unveils Online Budget Book and Performance Metrics Built with OpenGov

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Tampa, FL, has successfully published an online budget book and aggregate performance metrics for the public using OpenGov Budgeting & Planning.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Tampa, FL, has successfully published an online budget book and aggregate performance metrics for the public using OpenGov Budgeting & Planning.
  • "OpenGov enables greater clarity and collaboration, and it helps me communicate how we are doing" -- Mayor Jane Castor
    Yesterday, Mayor Jane Castor announced that Tampa is making the Fiscal Year 2022 budget available online.
  • With new interactive graphs, charts, and other data visualizations powered by OpenGov, she invited residents to explore the new budget book to see how the City is spending against major initiatives, goals, and projects.
  • "OpenGov enables greater clarity and collaboration, and it helps me communicate how we are doing to our stakeholders in Council and our community.

Tampa Arts Alliance Formed, Announces Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are pleased to announce the formation of the nonprofit group, the Tampa Arts Alliance.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are pleased to announce the formation of the nonprofit group, the Tampa Arts Alliance.
  • The Tampa Arts Alliance is a non-governmental arts organization for the Tampa arts scene.
  • "Several arts leaders were gathering separately to discuss how to increase support for the arts as Tampa grows."
  • The Board of Directors officers include:
    Additional members of the Board of Directors include:
    Lauren Brigman - Board Chair, Stageworks Theatre
    Michele Smith - The Resiliency School, is acting as Executive Director
    The work of the Tampa Arts Alliance will include, but will not be limited to:
    Fostering greater awareness inside and outside the City of Tampa about the artists who work here and the arts venues, outlets, and programming available
    Exploring parts of Tampa (e.g., Ybor City) where we might help encourage and support the creation of an arts district
    Gathering information about best practices and success stories in other communities known for the arts, e.g., Seattle
    The Tampa Arts Alliance is a nonprofit 5013 established in 2021 as a catalyst and convener of arts advocates dedicated to making Tampa a city known for excellence in the arts.

Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Dole, Expanding Trade with Central America

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) will provide terminal and stevedoring for the service at Port Tampa Bay.

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  • Port Logistics Refrigerated Services (PLRS) will provide terminal and stevedoring for the service at Port Tampa Bay.
  • We are delighted to welcome Dole to the Port Tampa Bay family, stated Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay President & CEO.
  • This is a great achievement for Port Tampa Bay and the City of Tampa and we look forward to a long-term partnership with Dole, explained Dick Corbett, Port Logistics Refrigerated Services.
  • Their decision to expand service to Tampa is another strong testament to the supply chain advantages that Port Tampa Bay can offer, noted Raul Alfonso, Port Tampa Bay Executive VP and Chief Commercial Officer.

City of Tampa Deploys Everbridge Software Platform to Help Keep Residents and Attendees Safe During This Sunday’s U.S. Football Championship

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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2021 marks the fifth time that the Big Games host city utilized Everbridge to keep fans safe and informed.

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  • 2021 marks the fifth time that the Big Games host city utilized Everbridge to keep fans safe and informed.
  • In previous years, Everbridge supported the cities of Miami , Atlanta , Houston, and Santa Clara as they played host to the championship.
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    City of Tampa Deploys Everbridge to Help Keep Residents and Attendees Safe During This Sundays U.S. Football Championship (Photo: Business Wire)
    Tampa officials urge local residents and attendees to opt in to receive important updates on their mobile phones .
  • All Everbridge products are trademarks of Everbridge, Inc. in the USA and other countries.