GM, Tampa Bay Develop Relationship
Although it is based in Detroit, General Motors has forged an ongoing relationship with the Tampa Bay region to market its products by a lot more than advertising. GM, which […]
World of Beer Adds More Rounds
Philippe Theodore, 32, and Jason Rappaport, 31, are the first and largest franchisee owners in the World of Beer family. Expanding on the concept started by Scott Zepp and Matthew LaFon, who purchased exclusive rights to the name World of Beer, Theodore and Rappaport just opened their first WOB off of 4th St. in Saint Petersburg, and will open another location in mid-December in Tampa Palms. The duo expects to open 8-10 more locations over the next few years, possibly in Brandon, South Tampa, Clearwater and North Pinellas.
Fueling Sarasota’s Rebirth
A collaborative, mixed-media art show by the artists of s/Art/q in a once-empty storefront near Sarasota's Main Street signifies a potential shift in the region's economy with the emergence of several new tech-creative industries.
Go HART!
The Tampa Bay region is making progress toward integrating plans for high-speed rail, commuter rail, air travel and bus service. But first it needed to improve its bus and streetcar system and the agency that coordinates all of it recently won an award from the state for those efforts. Efficiency, effectiveness, customer service, financial management are just some of the areas of achievement that have earned Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, known as HART, the title of Outstanding Transit System by the Florida Public Transportation Association.
Musical Promises Wonder
Wonderland, a musical produced in Tampa, will be a big economic boost for the Tampa Bay region and could tour nationally.
Tampa Encourages Green Business
Tampa in partnership with the Sustany Foundation, released its Green Business Designation Program to recognize businesses that are already being environmentally sensitive and to spur other businesses to participate in the program.
