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
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
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
Million Dollar Mission
The Million Dollar Mission is a plan that launched in mid-April to encourage 50,000 locals to each spend at least $20 on a local business through a new online marketplace, buylocaltampabay.com … Read More
Sparking Action | Danielle LeTendre
Local Artist Does Her Part During COVID What made you decide to help the community in this way? During times of uncertainty, I find it’s best for me to lean … Read More
Resource Support and Community Investments
Grow Smarter’s goal is to build a vibrant, diversified economy that benefits all. Now more than ever, this mission is crucial. With the support of our community partners, Grow Smarter created a comprehensive response to COVID-19: one … Read More
St. Pete’s Business Resiliency Team
What is the BRT? The Business Resiliency Team (BRT) program is a partnership between Grow Smarter, the St. Pete Chamber, and the Greenhouse. This team is comprised of Business Resiliency Navigators … Read More