Blog Archives: Stacey Wolfe
The rebounding economy of 2015 may be the "big" story of the business year. I like specifics, though, and you probably do, too. Here are six key events or trends that took place this calendar year that will do much to shape the future direction and momentum of our area…
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Moments after Dr. Mae C. Jemison stepped on stage Thursday morning at the Tampa Convention Center, she had the audience hanging on her every word. The former NASA astronaut and first African-American woman in space spoke to nearly 4,300 people about empowerment and racial and gender issues in STEM programs. She…
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Is Tampa Bay doing a good job of supporting entrepreneurship and innovative business start-ups? A new effort may shed some critical light on how the regional "entrepreneurial ecosystem" works and whether there are some key gaps that need attention.
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Jabil Circuit Inc. is building out a research and development lab in St. Petersburg that will house engineers working on wearable technology
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The most recognizable name on the internet is bringing a new technology to Tampa Bay: Google is seeking applications for multiple roles in Tampa Bay. Hilton Hotels, a local marketing agency and other businesses are also hiring for part- and full-time positions in the Tampa Bay area in December 2015.
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I’ve been dabbling with the idea of using a new prototyping tool for a while now. In the past I’ve usedMarvel App which is great because it’s easy to create and share your prototypes. Plus, it’s web based and free. Although Marvel (and InVision etc) offer quick and easy solutions they…
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At the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, we are committed to developing, placing and showcasing our region’s vibrant pool of talent. As part of this mission, we wanted to share some of our tools and stats so we all can help tell the story of our region and talent.
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On July 3, 2015, the New York Times reported "Health insurance companies around the country are seeking rate increases of 20% to 40% or more, saying their new customers under the Affordable Care Act turned out to be sicker than expected.” All the while, the US continues to spend a…
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to the University of South Florida to continue its work improving student success in majors related to science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
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A discovery made in a Tampa laboratory could one day help millions of people regain their vision. Working at the Lions Eye Institute last summer, Daniel Lindgren, of the Nevada-based research firm OcuScience, found a way to preserve retinas from human donors — and bring them back to life.
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