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Sharpe Bytes: Crossing the Chasm – This is Uptown
The COVID Crisis, poorly considered lockdowns and now righteous anger over the killing of George Floyd have laid bare the underbelly of America. No, I am not in any way justifying the violent elements of otherwise understandable anger, but I am making the case that...
read moreThere IS so much promise for Uptown
As Chair of the Tampa !p Executive Board, as well as the lead developer of rithm AT UPTOWN, it is as clear to me as ever that the promise and potential of Tampa’s Uptown District are alive and well! The destructive actions from over the weekend that temporarily...
read moreTampa !p Advisory Board Members Step Up to Meet COVID-19 Challenges
At last week's Tampa !p Advisory Board meeting, members shared updates on how their organizations are coping with the COVID-19 crisis and rising to the challenge through innovation and ingenuity. The following is a summary of those efforts: Hillsborough County has set...
read moreIt is time to build
A decade ago I spoke before a large and angry crowd. The country was in the midst of economic turmoil and I was finishing my second term as a Hillsborough County Commissioner, and preparing to run for my third and final term. I remember the event well because it was...
read moreWhy and how to lift the lockdown
One size does not fit all, and the way forward will require social discipline and political leadership. Policy making requires balance. It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. It’s like flying a plane, which requires the right touch of pitch and yaw. Too much of one...
read moreCOVID-19 Recovery Resources
In an effort to assist our partners with the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis we will update this page regularly with resources. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 3rd and lasting through April 30th, Florida is under a Stay-at-Home order. Anyone not leaving home...
read morePreparing to rebound with Tampa TechHire
Even with telecommuting, the Coronavirus crisis has dealt a blow to many local tech companies. Now more than ever, it is crucial to be in the know about resources and opportunities for your business and Tampa TechHire is here for just that. Our favorite Tech...
read moreTampa !p events postponed through end of April. Meetings will be done remotely
Dear partners, As the impact of Coronavirus continues to evolve, we want to do our part to protect public health and prevent spread of the virus. Following advice by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) we have...
read moreTechHire SpeedHire event scheduled for March 4th
3-MINUTE INTERVIEWS WITH COMPANIES SEEKING TECH TALENT UPTOWN TAMPA - The Tampa Innovation Partnership (!p) will host several of the area's top tech and software companies and interested job seekers at the second TechHire SpeedHire event on March 4th from 5:00 p.m. -...
read moreAI, Machine Learning: Peering through the Looking Glass
In 2016 we held a historic event at the Old University Mall. It was intentionally edgy: mixing rap (a spoken word recital of our branding material by Urban D); Community Impact Awards; S.O.U.L. Mag with the innovation district on the cover; and a rousing presentation...
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