Identifying Local Opportunities

Opportunities from the Tampa Bay Times:

Opportunity one is here. Title: Pint-Sized Pirates: Children's Gasparilla

This article is about a gasparilla for kids, that is safe and alcohol free, held before the actual event. It is a good way for children to get involved in one of the biggest events in the community. I don't think there is really a problem, but I think there would be an opportunity to be a food vendor at this event.

Opportunity two is here. Title: As Ranks of Drivers Fall, Mass Transit Needs Surge

This article is about the rising number of people who are choosing not to drive. This being said, most communities are relying on mass transit. However, the Tampa Bay area has not joined this movement of mass transit very readily. The problem is that TB needs to join in order to keep the area a viable place to live.

Opportunity three is here. Title: TIA Flies High as Traffic Spikes

This article is about the airline industry growing, and a near 10% gain in passengers at Tampa International Airport. However, some airlines like United and American aren't doing as well as they used to, while Delta is doing much better. I think that American and United airlines are in definite need of good PR and a better corporate structure, as their "no frills" flights aren't cutting it these days.

Opportunity four is here. Title: Tampa Partners Seek Grant for Tech Growth

The end of this article also discusses Tampa International Airport. TIA is looking for people to work in the stores and restaurants that line the airport. They will be holding a job fair to find potential employees. So, the problem is a lack of staff, the airport stores have the problem and they will fix it by holding a Job Fair.

Opportunity five is here. Title: Why Relocation Bribes Don't Work

This article is a bunch of people complaining that Rick Scott shouldn't bribe companies to relocate. They say that lowering taxes and creating a smaller government is only hurting the state. The problem is a divide between parties and fiscal ideas. The state gov't and companies in the state are the people having the problem.