March News: It's Bike Month!, New Members + More

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MARCH 2024

Events | Business + Development | Transportation + Planning | Community + Member News

Johnson & Johnson Grand Opening

Johnson & Johnson celebrated the opening of their new offices in Corporate Center IV last week. The rooftop celebration featured a video address from Mayor Jane Castor, a generous donation to the Jefferson High School Marching Band and tours of the renovated space. The office brings together Global Services teams in finance, HR, procurement, operations, strategy and others. MORE

BUSINESS + COMMUNITY NEWS

JCrew, Swatch and Birchlane stores open at International Plaza MORE

Latest on Howard Frankland construction MORE

Entrepreneurs launch luxury chauffeur service MORE

Silver Ring Cafe opens in WestShore Plaza MORE

TRANSPORATION + PLANNING

E-Bike Voucher Program

The City of Tampa is starting the second round of the E-Bike Voucher Program and will start accepting applications today. Electric Bikes, or E-Bikes for short, are pedal assisted bicycles powered using an electric motor to reach speeds of around 15-20mph. The City’s voucher program, founded in 2023, helps City of Tampa residents purchase an E-Bike at a participating local store with up to $2,000 in financial assistance depending on need and type of bike.

For more information on the City’s E-Bike Voucher Program and how to apply, you can go to www.tampa.gov/ebike. The application window closes at 5:00pm on Friday, March 15^th.

Complete the Access 2050 Survey Today!

The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is thrilled to introduce the Access 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), aiming to shape the future of transportation in Hillsborough County for the next 30 years. Participate in the survey at Access2050.org to contribute to this visionary roadmap addressing technological, demographic, and environmental challenges.

Your insights not only help shape the future but also enter you into a chance to win a number of prizes such as tickets to see the Buccaneers, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown, a $100 Publix gift card, or a MOSI Family 4-pack. Don’t wait – the survey ends on April 15, 2024, so take the time to complete today!

WESTSHORE ALLIANCE MEMBERS + EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Interior Fusion, LLC

Kristin Tomasello Foundation

Professor Posture

Wishart Safety Training Inc

Do you know someone who would benefit from Alliance membership? Refer a new member and receive a certificate for FREE admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance event. Learn more about membership benefits .