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AMPLIFY Clearwater CEO Reflects on 100 Years of Chamber History, Looks Ahead

83 Degrees Media- January 24, 2022


Do you Want to Start a Business and Don't Know How?​ Find Out Where They Guide You For Free and In Spanish! - July 22, 2021

Univision Tampa Bay Interview with Roy Rojas from Prospera


Free Seminars for Hispanic Entrepreneurs - July 21, 2021

Univision Tampa Bay Interview with Roy Rojas from Prospera


Tampa Bay is Awesome - April 12, 2021

Eastshore Resort Success Story


83 Degrees Media - September 24, 2020

City of Clearwater prioritizes job creation along U.S. 19


83 Degrees Media- August 25, 2020

Clearwater maps out vision for future


83 Degrees Media - May 11, 2020

It's not all about the beaches: Clearwater begins to get back to business


Tampa Bay is Awesome- February 28, 2020

​Clearwater Entrepreneur’s One Idea Creates Three Businesses


Tampa Bay is Awesome- February 19, 2020

Clearwater’s Business Community Gets Amplified!


83 Degrees Media- February 12, 2020

Clearwater launches online tool to attract new business investments to U.S. 19 corridor


Tampa Bay is Awesome- January 27, 2020

Clearwater Business SPARK Gets a New Partner!


Tampa Bay is Awesome- January 24, 2020

Now Accepting Applications for CATCH Entrepreneurship Training Program


Press Release - January 17, 2020

Clearwater Business SPARK is proud to announce Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council as its newest partner to support entrepreneurs and small business owners.


Tampa Bay is Awesome - January 9, 2020

​Translate Live – Developed in Clearwater, Seen at 2020 CES


83 Degrees Media- December 17, 2019

Clearwater Business SPARK helps new businesses thrive


Tampa Bay is Awesome- December 6, 2019

Clearwater Business SPARK expands “Marketing Mondays” concept to “Finance Fridays”


Tampa Bay is Awesome - November 29, 2019

20+ Entrepreneurs Who Leveraged the CATCH Program!


Tampa Bay is Awesome - October 16, 2019

Pinellas County SCORE provides mentors provide free resources for the community. 


Tampa Bay is Awesome- October 17, 2019

The Clearwater Library System has reinvented how we use libraries.


83 Degrees Media - October 15, 2019

The evolution of downtown Clearwater: Check out the infusion of art.


Tampa Bay is Awesome - September 23, 2019

Storm Drain Murals Coming to Clearwater!


Tampa Bay is Awesome - September 20, 2019

New Art Exhibits Coming to Clearwater!


Tampa Bay is Awesome - September 9, 2019

City of Clearwater Investments Helping the North Marina Area Thrive for the Future


Facebook Live - September 10, 2019

Clearwater Business SPARK and Pinellas County SCORE share about the great programs and resources for Clearwater small business owners and entrepreneurs. 


Tampa Bay is Awesome- August 19, 2019

A More Eco Friendly Clearwater is Coming!


Tampa Bay is Awesome- August 1, 2019

The Ring- Florida's most innovative and healthy co-working space- and it's right here in Clearwater, FL

83 Degrees Media- July 23, 2019

Healthy, creative vibe at The Ring attracts entrepreneurs to downtown Clearwater


Tampa Bay is Awesome- July 17, 2019

Incredible Organization Helps Hispanic Entrepreneurs Succeed


Tampa Bay is Awesome- July 3, 2019

Tampa Bay Has A Secret “Lab” To Make Your Business Succeed


Fox 13 News  - June 25, 2019

Clearwater library offers free 3D printing service


Fox 13 News - June 16, 2019

Beyond books: You can check out games, tools and telescopes at Clearwater Public Library


Tampa Bay is Awesome- May 15, 2019

Google Supports Clearwater Tech Company


Tampa Bay Newspapers - May 14, 2019

​​Pinellas County to diversify supply chain through SBE Program


Tampa Bay is Awesome - May 7, 2019

8 Organizations Transforming Clearwater’s Business Climate


Tampa Bay Newspapers- May 2, 2019

Clearwater approves lease for Chamber’s Courtney Campbell Welcome Center


Tampa Bay Times- May 1st

​Clearwater Brewing Company hopes to jolt North Marina, Old Clearwater Bay north of downtown


Tampa Bay is Awesome - May 1st

Clearwater Company Brings Mama’s Cooking Into Your Home


83 Degrees Media- April 30, 2019

​Clearwater's next emerging neighborhood? North Marina district


Tampa Bay is Awesome - April 30, 2019

​Clearwater Excited about Planned Improvements for North Marina Area


Business Observer- April 29, 2019

​Ultra-healthy co-working concept debuts in area


Fox 13 News- April 24, 2019

​Nap pods and plant walls: Health-focused co-working space opens in Clearwater


Tampa Bay Business Journal - April 19, 2019

​Why business leaders think it's important to invest in student startups


Tampa Bay is Awesome - April 10, 2019

​St. Petersburg College’s Drone Classes


Tampa Bay is Awesome- March 7, 2019

​New EXCITING Opportunities for Small Businesses to Work on County/City Contracts


Tampa Bay is Awesome- October 31, 2018

Clearwater’s Waterfront is Getting a Face Lift!


Tampa Bay is Awesome- December 2019

7 FREE Events at Clearwater Library You NEVER Knew Existed!


Tampa Bay is Awesome- November 2019

​4 Co-Working Spaces Around Clearwater


TampaBay.com - August 26, 2018
Clearwater Business SPARK: Where Success Begins

83 Degrees- May 16, 2018
What's next for downtown Clearwater? Breweries, restaurants, shops add to urban scene

83 Degrees- March 24, 2018

SPARK success stories: Crescent Womb's infant safety beds


Tampa Bay Times - April 12, 2018

Grand opening set for community library at St. Petersburg College Clearwater campus


83 Degrees Media- March 20, 2018
Evidence of Tampa Bay Area's growing tech hub: Clearwater counts 50 tech companies, 2K jobs


St. Petersburg College - February 8, 2018
St. Petersburg College partners with Clearwater Business SPARK 


83 Degrees Media- January 16, 2018
Uniquely designed co-working space emerges in downtown Clearwater


83 Degrees Media- December 19, 2017
Market to anchor Downtown Clearwater Gateway revitalization


Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation - October 3, 2017
Clearwater Business SPARK Announces New Partnership with Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation


83 Degrees Media- September 5, 2017
Better cafe, new rooftop experiences coming to Clearwater Main Library


Centro Tampa -August 11, 2017

Spark, una red de servicios para negocios en Clearwater


Centro Tampa -July 3, 2017

En Clearwater: Taller gratuito de contabilidad y negocios 


Florida SBDC at University of South Florida Consultant of the Year -June 28,2017
Yolanda Cowart receives the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida Consultant of the year award


83 Degrees Media - May 16, 2017
Clearwater Business SPARK celebrates one year of assisting entrepreneurs


SCORE Joins Forces With SPARK - May 9, 2017
Clearwater Business SPARK Announces its Newest Partner Pinellas County SCORE


Event Presents Innovative Business Tools for Start-Ups and Business Pros - May 24, 2017
Clearwater Business SPARK Entrepreneurial, Small Business and Makerspace Event


83 Degrees Media- March 7, 2017
A Prospera joins Clearwater SPARK, nurtures Hispanic businesses


83 Degrees Media- February 7, 2017
A city on the verge: Young professionals key to Clearwater’s future


WN.com - January 26, 2017
Clearwater Business SPARK Announces Newest Partner to Support Hispanic Entrepreneurs - Prospera


83 Degrees Media – January 10, 2017
Libraries shake things up with 3D imaging, innovative programs for all ages, abilities


83 Degrees Media – October 4, 2016
Network of business support nurtures Clearwater entrepreneurs


83 Degrees Media – August 30, 2016
Inc. magazine names Clearwater top spot for fast-growing companies


Tampa Bay Times –June 2, 2016
Report: Tampa Bay gains ground in start-up activity, but Florida lags in other states


83 Degrees Media – May 10, 2016
Co-Working spaces expand, attract talent in the Tampa Bay region


83 Degrees Media – January 26, 2016
Clearwater targets entrepreneurs with new business SPARK


Tampa Bay Times - January 22, 2016
2016 debuts with better startups, smarter mentoring, rising venture capital interest 


Press release January 21, 2016
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce website


Tampa Bay Times – December 31, 2015
Clearwater-backed incubator works to boost businesses




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