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
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
COVID-19 and Small Business Resources in St. Petersburg
As St. Petersburg navigates COVID-19, Grow Smarter wants to help build connections to resources. Today we’re featuring a few that can benefit small businesses. Smaller businesses with hourly employees, like … Read More
Grow Smarter is hiring an intern!
Grow Smarter Social Media and Marketing Intern Grow Smarter is an inclusive, multi-sector initiative to create equitable economic growth in St. Petersburg. The initiative works is … Read More
Growing Smarter into 2020
With this year coming to an end, and the Grow Smarter Summit on the horizon, we must reflect the lessons learned through our unique collective impact journey. In tandem with … Read More
Grow Smarter Summit 2019
December 6, 2019 The Grow Smarter Annual Summit is an opportunity for us to engage with our community and to learn from each other. The Foundation for a Healthy St. … Read More