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Achieva Credit Union has acquired Veritas Title, a title company based in St. Petersburg, expanding its offerings to include residential and commercial real estate services. This acquisition marks a significant development in the local financial landscape as Achieva enhances its service portfolio in Florida.
The upcoming West St. Pete CommUNITY Festival on September 28 aims to foster unity among diverse community members, coinciding with National Good Neighbor Day. Organizer Aron Bryce, a local activist, has garnered support from numerous organizations and vendors to create a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, interactive exhibits, and local food options.
Code Wiz, an educational franchise focusing on coding and robotics for children, has recently opened a new location in St. Petersburg. This learning center, aimed at kids aged 7 to 17, offers hands-on programming experiences designed to inspire creativity and interest in technology. Located at 956 62nd Ave. N., Code Wiz is set to impact the local youth by providing essential tech skills.
Jabil, a major electronics manufacturing company based in St. Petersburg, is set to invest $238.2 million in a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India, expected to generate nearly 5,000 jobs. This announcement follows a recent decision to lay off 130 employees in Albuquerque, highlighting the company's shifting focus in its operations.
The St. Pete Innovation District has initiated a small business survey, backed by JPMorgan Chase and the Pinellas Community Foundation's Diverse Ventures program, aimed at enhancing the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. The survey is open for responses until October 1, and interested participants can access it through a provided link.
Code Wiz, a new educational franchise teaching coding and robotics to children, has officially opened in St. Petersburg at 956 62nd Ave. N. Aimed at kids aged 7 to 17, this learning center offers hands-on programming experiences designed to ignite interest in technology and foster creativity among young learners. St. Pete residents Jen and Scott Callison are at the helm of this initiative, contributing to the local educational landscape.
St. Petersburg has been recognized as one of the best places to retire in the United States, ranking 8th on WalletHub's recent list, which evaluated over 180 cities based on various retirement-related metrics. While Tampa took the 4th spot, St. Pete excelled in quality-of-life rankings, making it an attractive option for retirees.
St. Petersburg residents are seeking assistance from city officials to address severe flooding issues following substantial rainfall. City officials reported significant untreated wastewater discharges due to the storm, which may lead to fines from environmental authorities. Public works administrators emphasized the challenges of upgrading aging infrastructure amidst increasing storm intensity.
Raymond James Financial is facing two class-action lawsuits from clients alleging the firm has unjustly profited by offering unreasonably low interest rates on cash deposits. The lawsuits claim that the firm diverted accrued interest to partner banks instead of clients, seeking punitive damages and an injunction against its cash sweeps program.
Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance company in the U.S., has reached a significant milestone by holding 200,000 policies and $250 million in premiums. The announcement follows recent widespread flooding in St. Petersburg, highlighting the importance of private flood insurance solutions.