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Jaymi Butler

Jaymi Butler is a writer and editor who enjoys telling the stories of growth and innovation in the Tampa Bay Area, which she has called home since 2003. A former reporter for the Savannah Morning News, The State, and The Tampa Tribune, she has covered a variety of topics ranging from business to features to public health -- and she even got to sit in on an American Idol audition just feet away from Simon Cowell!

Butler graduated with her BS in journalism from the University of Florida and later received a Master's of Education from the University of South Florida. When she's not working, you can probably find her taking a horseback riding lesson, online shopping, or cheering on the Florida Gators with her friends.

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Jaymi Butler's Latest Articles

The Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, an emotional intelligence training program designed to teach mindful leadership, will be held April 24-25 at USF St. Pete.
Emotional intelligence training comes to USF St. Pete

The Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute was developed by a team of Google employees to teach mindful leadership based on cutting-edge neuroscience research. The workshop has been held in cities across the globe and will be in Florida for the first time at USF St. Pete in April. 

Farrukh Siddiqui is president & CEO of RedPerit.
Defynance: Tampa startup takes on student loan crisis

With student loan debt topping more than $1.5 trillion across the nation, Farrukh Siddiqui of RedPerit in Tampa has created an initiative called Defynance, which would allow people to refinance student loans through income share agreements. 

USF recently received a gift of a Civil War-era Steinway piano. It will be on permanent display at the School of Music.
For Good: Entrepreneur donates Civil War-era piano to USF

The recent donation of a Civil War-era Steinway piano gives USF's School of Music a piece of history to call its own. The piano is on display for the public to enjoy. 

James Faison is founder of The Mainframe.
Creating opportunities for local black tech entrepreneurs

Increasing diversity in Tampa's tech scene and business community are two of the goals of The Mainframe, an initiative designed to create growth opportunities for African-American entrepreneurs. 

Molly James is VP of Philanthropy for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
For Good: New initiative seeks donations to support LGBTQ+ community in Tampa Bay

The Plus Projec+ has raised nearly $100,000 to help fund nonprofit organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community and will administer its first grants later this year. 

Pinellas County educators and students meet with employees from Duke Energy as part of the Career Leadership Awareness Forum.
Bridging the gap between school and workplace

The Career Leadership Awareness Forum helps foster stronger relationships between schools and employers while helping prepare students for life after high school. 

Organizers expect thousands at this year's Techstars Startup Week Tampa Bay, which will be held in Tampa and St. Pete.
Techstars Startup Week Tampa Bay: No excuses

Attendees at Techstars Startup Week Tampa Bay will have more than 100 events on 16 industry-specific tracks to choose from during the week, including panel discussions, education sessions and workshops. 

Innovation Summit 2018 at Amalie Arena.
Synapse Summit 2019 expects record crowd of 5,000 in Tampa

More than 5,000 local residents and visitors are expected to attend Synapse Summit 2019, which will feature innovative technologies, product demos, a pitch competition and keynote speakers from a variety of industries. 

Tampa entrepreneur provides free job services for federal workers

A Tampa company with an innovative online job-matching platform is offering free career services to federal employees who've been furloughed or are working without a paycheck due to the government shutdown. 

TiECON 2018
Tech Bytes: Startups compete for exposure at TieCON Florida 2019

Startup companies will have the opportunity to compete at TiECON Florida's Startup Pitch Competition, which will be held at USF Saturday, February 16. 

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