Mayor Jane Castor's Economic Advisory Committee has announced key findings aimed at addressing local economic and social disparities. To help jumpstart these recommendations, the City announced two new initiatives in addition to the establishment of the Mayor's Workforce Council. Learn More.
Earth Day features climate change efforts, including Florida mayors’ contest to cut carbon
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced a contest to see who can push their communities the fastest toward a carbon-free finish line.
Guest column: Tampa is a city of opportunity for minority-owned businesses
Tampa Bay Business Journal
We are committed to addressing long-term systemic inequities in order to create a generational pipeline of talent and industry.
Tampa, St. Pete among best large cities to start a business in, report says
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa cracked the top 10, landing at the No. 10 spot with a score of 61.78.
Tampa camps prepare for summer as CDC issues new COVID-19 guidance
WFLA NewsChannel 8
“A lot of parents are having to return to the office so this gives them the opportunity to know they have a safe environment for their kids to stay active,” Hills said.
$2B Chicago area transit packaging group will relocate HQ to Tampa, bringing 200 jobs with it
Tampa Bay Business Journal
A $2 billion transit packaging company will relocate its corporate headquarters from the Chicago suburbs to Tampa within the year.
The Greater Tampa and Citrus County Solar Co-ops Select May Electric to Install Solar Panels
Florida Daily
“With the city of Tampa joining the Florida Race to Zero campaign, providing renewable energy options to residents is more important than ever,” said Whit Remer, Tampa’s Sustainability and Resilience Officer, on Wednesday.
Convention center's growth spurred by picking up events looking for a new home
Business Observer FL
The downtown hub is having an almost post-pandemic resurgence fueled, in part, by bringing in events relocating from other cities.
Hillsborough and Pinellas County families may be eligible for help with past due rent and utilities
ABC Action News
The funding supports the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which looks to prevent families from experiencing further financial hardship to living conditions by providing eligible and approved households financial assistance for past-due rent and TECO electric bills.
Monday, May 3 at 9 a.m.
HART BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Wednesday, May 5 at 12 p.m.
(Virtual) MAYOR'S HISPANIC ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNUAL LATINOS UNIDOS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S HISPANIC ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, May 6 at 10:45 a.m.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BRUNCH
Thursday, May 6 at 12 p.m.
(Virtual) OUR HEROES LUNCHEON
Thursday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m.
(Virtual) MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS OPEN FORUM
Saturday, May 8 at 2:45 p.m.
TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
