Stories

STEM-focused Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is putting up the "help wanted" sign on its fascinating roadside architecture. The university is looking for 70 new full-time faculty members in the next two years to help meet the demands of its increasing student population, according to a statement. Read More
Creative thinking can be difficult for many to develop and train. Utilizing all of your skills is crucial for success, which is why creative exercises and mental cross-training are getting increased attention and support. Read More
It’s evident that Tampa Bay is home to loads of notable technology companies, projects and people. TBTF is proud to acknowledge the best of the best every year at the annual GALA. As we mentioned last week, we’ll introduce all of the finalists over the next few weeks. This week… Read More
Tampa Innovation Alliance will unveil an updated plan for revitalizing a section of Tampa once known as “Suitcase City” at a dinner celebrating author Bruce Katz on Oct. 29. Katz, a renowned expert on innovation districts, is founding director of D.C.-based think tank The Brookings Institute and author of The Metropolitan Revolution.… Read More
Annually each fall, a group of technology enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay community comes together at the University of South Florida’s large, airy College of Business building to listen to local speakers give off-the-cuff presentations about all things tech. BarCamp Tampa Bay 2015, which is now in its eighth year,… Read More
If you’re interested in Android development you should definitely check out the Tampa Bay Android Developers group. The group is made up of a diverse mix of the Bay’s Android developers (both novice and professional), marketing & business professionals, designers, students and Android fans. Meetups are typically scheduled once a… Read More
Could the next Facebook, Pinterest, or LinkedIn be born right here in Tampa Bay? On Friday, a group that wants to turn our area into the next Silicon Valley is opening a new launchpad for brand new technology companies. The goal of the nonprofit Tampa Bay WaVE is to bring… Read More
There’s a theme amongst some “motivational” quotes: …that there are people out there, hating on your dreams.   Read More
Business and community leaders Tampa Bay travel to Denver, Colorado with The Greater Tampa Chamber on 2015 Benchmarking Trip. Greater Tampa Chamber members boarded a plane on October 4th, looking forward to walking the streets of Denver, Colorado to learn the intricacies of how the mile high city encompasses the… Read More
In what is billed as a first for financial services company,GTE Financial has created a three-dimensional virtual community financial center. Tampa Bay Business Journal got an exclusive advance look at GTE 3D, a 24/7/365 virtual world that’s accessible via desktop computer and will have a grand opening from 1 p.m.… Read More