COVID-related health, safety, and cleaning supplies have become some of the most demanded needs in 2020 and, for many small businesses and organizations, were difficult to get their hands on. … Read More
Summit 2020: What to Expect
Summit 2020: What to Expect 1. COVID response Like many organizations, we at Grow Smarter had very different plans for 2020 but COVID came to our city and flipped those … Read More
Sparking Action | Reach St. Pete
In a world that is anything but normal, the issues that everyday people are facing have been brought to the forefront of our local and national attention. Families who were already struggling … Read More
Are You Registered to Vote?
The Florida deadline to register for the 2020 Election is October 5 and that timeline is closing in quickly. Are you registered? Has your information changed or have you recently … Read More
Sparking Action | Deuces Live and Digital Inclusion
The Deuces Live, Inc has worked tirelessly in its revitalization efforts of The Deuces corridor to create a vibrant community that attracts businesses and consumers while preserving its history & … Read More
The next phase of the BRT
It’s hard to believe that it has been over five months since COVID-19 hit our Burg community. Like many organizations in St. Pete, Grow Smarter was quick to pivot and respond to community needs. Over the last few months, we worked in partnership with … Read More
Gadgets for Good
Donate your unwanted electronics to support members of our local community who do not have access to technology! The Gadgets for Good curbside/no contact drop-off will take place on Saturday, August 15 … Read More
Grow Smarter is Hiring a Data Analyst
Job Summary Grow Smarter is an economic development strategy with a focus on equity (www.growsmarterstpete.com). The initiative aims to build an inclusive, multi-sector approach to create equitable economic growth in … Read More
90 Days of COVID Response
In April, Grow Smarter conducted a Community Needs Assessment with our steering committee and community partners. Based on that document, we designed a comprehensive response to COVId-19 to help build resilience and continued prosperity for … Read More
Sparking Action | SPC Foundation
Grow Smarter’s core goals include building connections between sectors, advancing conversations around equitable economic development, and sparking action in St. Pete. We aim to recognize whenever partners are doing amazing … Read More