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OCTOBER 2021 Events | Business + Development | Transportation + Planning | Community + Member News

Ann Kulig Announces Retirement Ann Kulig, Executive Director of the Westshore Alliance, has announced her retirement after nearly 20 years with the organization. Kulig joined the Alliance as Marketing Director in 2002 and was appointed Executive Director in 2015. During her tenure Kulig spearheaded the development of a comprehensive public realm master plan and long-range transportation plan for the Westshore District. A visionary leader, Kulig... MORE

BUSINESS + DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Kforce secures new headquarters in Midtown West MORE First Watch opens at Westshore City Center MORE HomeLight opens office in Westshore MORE Laderach Chocolate opens at International Plaza MORE Ally Capital purchases more land MORE Scaled back Tampa Bay Marina plans MORE Technology to play role in Westshore Interchange project MORE Tampa International Airport express lanes to open for holidays MORE Rose shaped gelato coming to International Plaza MORE

October 28, 8:30-11:00 AM Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel Join Westshore stakeholders to hear the latest industry and market insights. Learn the trends top developers are keeping their eyes on and how urban development, connectivity and planning play into Westshore's long-term success. We’ll examine the bold new approach the city is taking on public reforms and private innovations that advance economic development and quality of life. Bring your questions and ideas about how to move Westshore forward! REGISTER HERE

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TRANSPORTATION + PLANNING

Westshore Interchange gets state funding again The Westshore Interchange received state funding in September after having the funds pulled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An allocation of $1.2 billion in state and federal funds will go towards construction of the interchange, which will start in 2023. Originally, the interchange was scheduled to start in 2024, but was pushed back to 2026 when the funding was removed because of the pandemic. The interchange will be divided into segments. The latest portion of the construction is scheduled to end in Summer 2031. The interchange will include three new street level connections (Reo, Occident, Trask), which will enable better pedestrian and transit access in Westshore. More information on the project is available on FDOT’s website.

HW Lochner & REI earn Bicycle Friendly Business certification The League of American Bicyclists awarded Bicycle Friendly Business certification to HW Lochner and REI in August. The two Westshore business added to Tampa’s existing national record of 69 Bicycle Friendly Businesses. REI was certified Gold by the League of American Bicyclists. Their location at Midtown Tampa has access to the new pedestrian-friendly Himes Avenue, Cypress Street improvements, and bike parking throughout the Midtown development. Lochner was certified Bronze, joining other Westshore engineering firms AECOM (Silver) and Atkins (Bronze). Lochner works with the Westshore Alliance on pedestrian improvements in Westshore. If your business or property is interested in adding bike facilities, or becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business, contact us.

WESTSHORE ALLIANCE NEWS + EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Mallon OTO, LLC 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.

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES Thank you to the following companies that have recently renewed their Alliance membership.

20+ Years Atkins Crosstown Couriers   15 - 19 Years Kuhn Volkswagen Savills Inc. Shell - Mansour Brothers Enterprises The Towers At Westshore   10 - 14 Years Donatello Framework Group, LLC GrayRobinson, P.A. 5 - 9 Years Regions Bank Tampa Bay Rays Baseball 1 - 4 Years Courtyard Tampa Westshore/Airport KDR Communications, LLC Lorien S. Johnson, PLLC Nix United Red Coats, Inc. Rizzetta & Company Sailport Waterfront Suites South University Suddath Workplace Solutions United Way Suncoast Women’s Business Enterprise Council

UPCOMING WESTSHORE ALLIANCE EVENTS 10/6: Virtual Master Plan Committee Meeting - members only 10/14: Westshore 101 sponsored by Troy University 10/21: Coffee & Connections sponsored by Women's Business Development Council 10/28: 19th Annual Westshore Development Forum sponsored by Highwoods Properties

COMMUNITY + MEMBER NEWS

More news about Westshore and Alliance Members: Voice your opinion about Covid relief funds New food offerings at Raymond James Stadium Tampa Hackerspace gears up for event New public art coming to TPA Trickey Jennus and HCC team up Trulieve business continues to grow McKibbon Family Foundation makes donation Ocean Prime is the place for seafood Florida Funders invests in seed round for financial product Promotion at Moss Construction HCC Tennis receives outstanding facility award Sustainable growth in Tampa Bay region Local rooftop bars showcased The Midtown Tampa ecosystem Treasure Chests Bucs Run this month

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