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This is a business and entrepreneurship opportunity, not just for baby boomers. It's for the businesses that market to baby boomers (and if yours isn't, maybe you should be because Tampa Bay is the #1 destination for that population!).

Some statistics:
America's 77 million baby boomers are the largest, best educated and wealthiest generation in U.S. history. They represent an unprecedented market opportunity for organizations that know how to target them.
Boomers are expected to make up more th… Continue

The ACT Spay/Neuter Clinic is hosting its second annual Lights of Love Christmas tree, which is an opportunity to honor someone special this holiday season. Standing at 7 feet tall, the tree will be on display during December and January in the lobby of ACT’s Spay/Neuter Clinic at 1719 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. It will be lit with white lights and accented by red celebration lights and green me… Continue

I'm re-blogging this because I think it's so important. It's from a worker at a NPO in California who makes some very good points about the government bailing out large industries while non-profits suffer.

Nonprofits in a faltering economy
Where's the bailout for agencies that help our neediest?
By Teresa DeCrescenzo
December 1, 2008

I am a social worker, not an economist, and what I know is this: The stock market is in free fall, financial organizations are being bailed out and the Det… Continue

Creative Tampa Bay is hosting its first major gala event. Creative Catalysts will take place November 13 from 6 - 8 pm, and will recognize individuals who are catalysts in the creative economy and life of the Tampa Bay region.

This event promises to be the "party of the year," with hors d'oevres by Mise en Place, a Touch Vodka Martini Bar, decor and lighting by ConceptBait, and music by Rich Ranck - all overlooking the Downtown Tampa skyline from the rooftop pool deck of Grand Central at Kenned… Continue