CEOs for Cities

The Ford Foundation and LINC have partnered to offer planning and pre-development grants to non-profit arts organizations seeking to anchor an arts-based real estate project. Organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding as part of the Space for Change program. Learn how to apply online.

CEOs for Cities

On April 30, the U.S. Department of Education published the much-anticipated planning grant application for Promise Neighborhoods, a program to significantly improve the educational and developmental outcomes of children in distressed communities through a comprehensive cradle-to-career approach.

The application can be downloaded online and applicants are invited to submit questions to promiseneighborhoods@ed.gov.

Innovation is responsible for new technologies, processes, and products – ultimately creating the jobs of the future. While innovation often starts with one individual, cultivating creative ideas takes a team – and idea vetting.

Join STAR Technology Enterprise Center, our board members, and event sponsors as we celebrate these innovative individuals through our second IDEA Camp. This collaborative event is designed to assist selected participants refine their technology value proposition and competitive attributes.

This year’s selected innovators are developing technologies in the web2.0, information technology systems manufacturing, biology, software, and social media industries. Emerging concepts will be presented during the afternoon of IDEA Camp through a 90 second elevator pitch and reception, allowing invited guests to speak one-on-one with Camp participants.

Seating is open to the first 25 registrations only! Please click here to register.

Date: Friday, May 7th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Petersburg College, Collaborative Labs, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater
Cost: Free of charge

The $25 entry fee benefits the Industrial Arts Center, a non-profit 3-D arts teaching facility in Gulfport’s Art Village Courtyard. To pay the entry fee and submit files online, visit www.industrialartscenter.org and follow the link on the home page. For more information, call 727-289-9365.

Christopher Ross ASLA Landscape Design Steps Up

A well designed landscape is a work of art. With that in mind, the Industrial Arts Center in Gulfport has joined hands with Christopher Ross ASLA Landscape Design to give one lucky Tampa Bay homeowner help with turning their ugly yard into a Florida friendly landscape they — and their neighbors — will love.

Landscape 911, a fundraiser for the non-profit 3D arts teaching facility, is open for entries now until April 21 — Earth Day 40. The grand prize winner will receive a professional landscape plan by Christopher Ross plus a few gifts to get them started. The contest is open to homeowners in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.

To enter, homeowners are asked to send 250 words about why their landscape needs help. The short essay should be accompanied by up to five supporting documents such as photos, written complaints from neighbors or code violations. A panel of judges, including Ross, will choose the grand prize winner. The entry fee is a $25 donation to the IAC.

The grand prize will be a professional consultation and custom landscape plan valued at $2,000, donated by Ross, a well known local landscape architectural designer and consultant. Lots of prizes will be awarded in a random drawing from all entries at the conclusion of the contest, including gardening gift certificates, Industrial Arts Center memberships, Blow Your Own Glass Masterpiece certificates, and hand-blown glass art.

“Since we have not experienced a frost of this magnitude since 1983, many Florida homeowners have no idea what’s involved in rehabilitating their frost-damaged landscape,” says Ross. “I’m excited about this opportunity to inform the community and support this great cause at the same time.”

Christopher Ross ASLA is a landscape architectural designer and consultant with a 25-year “hands on” practice in residential landscape design and installation. Predominantly working within the Tampa Bay area, Ross holds a unique background as a fourth generation native Floridian who travels the state as a historic preservation specialist.

The Grand Prize is a professional consultation and custom Florida friendly landscape plan that includes Ross’ advice on installation and planting. This includes the initial site visit and consultation to evaluate the site, the condition of the landscape, and to discuss the winner’s lifestyle and dreams for their external space. There will be two follow-up visits. One to discuss the her initial concept for the plan and the second to present the final design. Installation and materials are not included, except those donated by event sponsors.

Entries may be mailed to the Industrial Arts Center at 2902A Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport, FL 33707.

For more information, please visit the Industrial Arts Center online at www.IndustrialArtsCenter.org or call 727-289-9365.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal is thrilled to announce the 5th annual Nonprofit of the Year Awards event and special publication dedicated to recognizing the nonprofit community organizations in the Tampa Bay Area.

Nominate the organizations that help make a difference in our community on a daily basis!

CLICK HERE to submit your nomination.

Nominated organizations must be 501 (c)(3), non-foundation community organizations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Sarasota, Pasco or Manatee counties and have an established date prior to January 1, 2007.

Self nominations are welcome.

Upon receipt of the nomination, the nominated organization will be sent an entry packet.

For more information, contact Alyssa Rhoads at 813-342-2491 or email eventstampa@bizjournals.com.