Pillars

In 2014, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of St. Petersburg collaborated to create an economic development strategy focused on equity and “smart growth.”

This Grow Smarter strategy targets five industry sectors primed for growth and development in St. Petersburg: Marine & Life Science, Data Analytics, Specialized Manufacturing, Creative Arts & Design and Financial Services. The St. Pete Innovation District has established six pillars of effort that align to the target industries, as well as, emphasize the critical importance of education and entrepreneurship in our growth.

Premier consortium in the Southeast US

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Innovative clinical and research institutions

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Fuel for cross-industry collaborations, new tools and innovative solutions

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Growing entreprenuership ecosystem

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Powerful intergration of art with science and technology

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Talent pipeline of future STEAM professionals

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