As we observe Global Entrepreneurship Week through Sunday, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the state of innovation and entrepreneurship in the greater Tampa Bay area. There’s been a lot written recently about our many emerging innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities — quite a welcome change from the days that our region was recognized more for focusing on attracting larger businesses, often with lower-paying jobs, than helping to grow our own. What we’re seeing now is a balancing of the scales, with much of the impetus coming from local organizations driven by a spirit of innovation. One conclusion to draw is that economic development...
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