On the Scene: St. Pete EDC Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting, on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. 

Speakers at this year’s meeting included St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch, EDC President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Swesey, immediate past chair of the Board of Governors Marcus Greene and new Chair Bill Kent, as well as a panel of business leaders and surprise guest Matt Silverman, of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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