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04/29/2024

SPHA Engages in Southside St. Petersburg Economic Conference 2024

Southside St. Petersburg Economic Conference 2024, held at the Enoch D. Davis Center on April 25th.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) proudly participated in the Southside St. Petersburg Economic Conference 2024, held at the Enoch D. Davis Center on April 25th.

The conference, themed "The Future of St. Pete," brought together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and policymakers. The event served as a platform to explore innovative economic strategies, sustainable urban development, and inclusive community engagement aimed at shaping the future of Southside St. Petersburg.

Speakers included:

  • Keisha Edwards, Host
  • Brian Peret, Moderator, Academy Director at CodeBoxx - academy.codeboxx.com
  • Carl Lavender, Chief Equity Officer at City of St. Petersburg - stpete.org
  • Tamisha Darling Roberson, President & CEO at Pinellas County Association of Realtists (PCAR) - realtistsofpinellas.com
  • Walter L. Smith II, Environmental Engineer/Principal at W. L. Smith & Associates Environmental Consulting - wlsmithandassociates.weebly.com
  • Trevor Mallory, President at Neighborhood Home Solutions - nhsfl.org
  • Erica Hardison, Board President at One Community Grocery Co-op - ocgc.coop

The conference was a testament to the collective efforts towards transformative change and development in Southside St. Petersburg.

SPHA remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote economic empowerment and sustainable progress in the communities it serves.

 

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ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):

An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.