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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Electric President/CEO Archie Collins, and USF Interim President Rhea Law jointly announced a partnership to deploy a major rooftop solar array at the Tampa Convention Center. The renewable energy investment in Tampa’s downtown urban core is expected to be the largest rooftop solar project in Hillsborough County.
Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Electric President/CEO Archie Collins, and USF Interim President Rhea Law jointly announced a partnership to deploy a major rooftop solar array at the Tampa Convention Center. The renewable energy investment in Tampa’s downtown urban core is expected to be the largest rooftop solar project in Hillsborough County. Watch the announcement here.
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Great American Teach In

The City of Tampa is looking forward to connecting with students and faculty during the Great American Teach-In on November 18th. Our organization employs more than 4,000 employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, and interests. The Teach-In provides our staff with an invaluable opportunity to interact with students while explaining how local government operates and the many career opportunities that are available in public service. Submit a request and learn more. 

Job of the Week

The Technology & Innovation Department is looking for a Senior Applications Programmer to perform technical computer programming and systems analysis tasks related to the design, development or modification, testing, and implementation of data processing systems, programs and procedures. 
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Tampa City Council approves funding for $108 million City Center at Hanna Avenue
Tampa City Council approves funding for $108 million City Center at Hanna Avenue
Florida Politics
Mayor Jane Castor pledged to “bring government to communities.” And that is exactly what the City Center at Hanna Avenue will do.
Tampa looks to end HIV epidemic by 2030
Tampa looks to end HIV epidemic by 2030
10 Tampa Bay 
Mayor Jane Castor signed an executive order to join a network of more than 350 cities "committed to ending their urban HIV epidemics by 2030."
Cryptocurrency conference increases Tampa's clout in financial-tech sector
Cryptocurrency conference increases Tampa's clout in financial-tech sector
FOX13
Noting that he met with the mayor and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council when he recently moved to the area, Goldstein added, "It’s easy to see that it’s a growing city.”
Al Lopez Park COVID testing site to close on Nov. 9
Al Lopez Park COVID testing site to close on Nov. 9
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The City of Tampa announced it will be closing the COVID-19 testing site located at Al Lopez Park.
ArtReach makes arts education possible and accessible for Tampa youth
FOX13
A city of Tampa program is helping to break barriers and make arts and music education more accessible to local youth.
TECO announces USF partnership to help reduce carbon emissions in the future
TECO announces USF partnership to help reduce carbon emissions in the future
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The press conference deals with an upcoming project as part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow initiative.
Tampa ranked number one city in livability for military veterans
Tampa ranked number one city in livability for military veterans
Spectrum Bay News 9
As National Veterans and Military Families Month kicks off, the City of Tampa has landed at the top of a new list of the best places for veterans to live and work in America.
City Of Tampa Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decrease Despite Population Growth
Patch
The inventory, conducted by The Florida Center for Community Design and Research, provides an in-depth look at the sources of greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Tampa municipal operations.
Programa de liderazgo para un futuro prometedor 
Tampa Bay Times Centro
El programa, que forma parte de la agenda del Consejo Asesor Hispano del Alcalde, alienta a los estudiantes latinos del condado de Hillsborough a seguir una educación superior para aumentar el talento, la innovación y la diversidad de la fuerza laboral local. 
City allocates $1.7M to complete Vila Brothers Park in Tampa
City allocates $1.7M to complete Vila Brothers Park in Tampa
Spectrum Bay News 9
The City of Tampa has allocated $1.7 million to honor the vision of their elder brother, the late Hector Vila.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, November 8 at 9:45 a.m.
Press Conference - CITY OF TAMPA/TECO MAJOR PROJECT

Monday, November 8 at 5:45 p.m.
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL INNOVENTURES SOCIAL HOUR & FIRESIDE CHAT

Tuesday, November 9 at 7:45 a.m.
M.E. WILSON BREAKFAST GROUP

Tuesday, November 9 at 12 p.m.
YBOR CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 9 at 6:45 p.m.
TAMPA BAY CHAPTER OF SKAL INTERNATIONAL 8th ANNUAL SALUTE TO TOURISM DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM

Wednesday, November 10 at 11:30 a.m.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CITY HALL STOREFRONT AT BIZTOWN RIBBON CUTTING

Wednesday, November 10 at 12:40 p.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HOTEL & MOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, November 10 at 3 p.m.
(Virtual) INTERNATIONAL LEGAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION’S WOMEN WHO LEAD ROADSHOW

Wednesday, November 10 at 6:45 p.m.
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S BLUE EXPRESS CURBSIDE COMMUNITY RECEPTION

Thursday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
 GOLD STAR FAMILIES MONUMENT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Thursday, November 11 at 6:45 p.m.
STEVE MARX LECTURE SERIES

Friday, November 12 at 8:50 a.m.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA'S HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET RIBBON CUTTING

Friday, November 12 at 11:30  a.m.
STARTING RIGHT, NOW “LEND A HAND” EVENT

Friday, November 12 at 7 p.m.
GIFT OF ADOPTION FLORIDA CHAMPA BAY FOR THE CHILDREN FUNDRAISER

Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m.
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY

Saturday, November 13 at 11 a.m.
NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
PI IOTA CHAPTER OF OMEGA PHI PSI FRATERNITY FOUNDERS BALL & 75th ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, November 14 at 7:15 a.m.
THE FIREMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF TAMPA'S CURE ON WHEELS 1-MILE FAMILY FUN BIKE RIDE/25-MILE BIKE RIDE/50-MILE BIKE RIDE KICK-OFF

Sunday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
ONE TABLE - 3rd ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR TAMPA'S FIRST RESPONDERS
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