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Sofwerx, Thunderdome Project troll for innovation, entrepreneurs

James “Hondo” Geurts is heading up a new idea lab in Ybor City that is designed to troll for innovations that could make military life safer for Americans stationed all […]

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Edgardo Dangond and wife Adriana, with sons Felipe ( at  left)  and  Nicolas in Colombia, 2009.
Bridging Cultures: Edgardo Dangond moves from Colombia to Florida

The Tampa Bay region's wealth of diversity enriches the local economy through a variety of ways, including culture, food, dance, music, job skills and perspective. In this first in an occasional series originally published by FORUM magazine, Edgardo Dangond tells his family's experience in moving to the Tampa Bay region from Colombia so he could pursue a college degree. 

A guide to finding startup funding in the Tampa Bay region
How Gasparilla Interactive Conference aims to inspire attendees

The technology-driven Gasparilla Interactive Conference in March 2016 with ask attendees to find inspiration.

Mayor Bob Buckhorn kicks off Tampa Bay Startup Week.
Tampa Bay Startup Week fosters connections through conversation, community building

Did you attend Tampa Bay Startup Week? What was the highlight of the week’s more than 80 events, spread across five days in mid-February? Tell us about it! 

Free Community Pass offers Tampa Bay residents museum, music fest discounts

Sign up for the free 'Community Pass' from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to receive discounts to local art and culture centers and special events.

USF conference to bring sport, entertainment leaders to Tampa
Startup Week to focus on creating tech community connections in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Startup Week, powered by Chase and Techstar, will take place Feb 8-12, 2016, and focus on creating tech community connections in Tampa Bay with startup events for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Gasparilla season extends through February, March, into April
Startups compete for top spot in Bright House pitch competition

Five local Tampa Bay area businesses are competing to win a combined $1 million in prizes from the Bright House Regional Business Awards. Finalists pitch their business ideas before a panel of judges on Jan 26, 2016; winners will be annouced Feb. 11 at the Regional Business Awards Gala.

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