2003
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CreativeTampaBay is formed
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Richard Florida speaks about “The Rise of the Creative Class” |
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the BUZZ is launched |
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2004
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First Creative Cities Summit takes place in Tampa Bay |
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Release of The Young and Restless Study and calls to action to address the region’s “brain drain.” Young professionals leadership groups are formed to address this. |
2005
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Series of World Cafes based on increasing social capital in Tampa Bay |
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Local creative venues are featured through salons and events |
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2006
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Introduction of creative industries bus tours |
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Release of Things Look Different Here, a market differentiation study identifying unique economic opportunities in Tampa Bay and what is different about our region |
2007
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Participation in region’s first International Design Summit |
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Economist Joe Cortright introduces the concept of “Green Dividend” |
2008
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Richard Florida returns to speak |
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Local Creative Catalysts are recognized at CTB awards ceremony |
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Doug Farr speaks on urban sustainability |
2009
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CTB parters on inaugural Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference |
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Research Project: Branding Tampa Bay |
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CEO’s for Cities chooses Tampa Bay for its Talent Dividend Project |
2010
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Rebranding project and the BUZZ is redesigned, thanks to atLarge, inc. |
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Partnership with Urban Charette for ECO.Lution
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Staying Relevant in the Future event, featuring thought leaders on business, technology and society |
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