Startup Looks to Aid Tampa Bay Creative Class Movement

A recent study commissioned by CreativeTampaBay finds Creative Class" workers feel Tampa Bay lacks, among other things, the career opportunities that entice knowledge workers to stay in the area. Entrepreneur Matt Tillotson hopes his new firm can be part of the solution.

TAMPA, FL (PRWEB) June 4, 2004 -- Orangepalm.net founded to create opportunity entrepreneur couldnt find in Tampa Bay. A recent study commissioned by CreativeTampaBay finds Creative Class" workers feel Tampa Bay lacks, among other things, the career opportunities that entice knowledge workers to stay in the area. Entrepreneur Matt Tillotson hopes his new firm can be part of the solution.

Tillotsons own experience is similar to what the study shows. He was unable to find the opportunity in Internet content consulting that he wanted. But rather than leave the area he loves, he created his own firm.

Many talented professionals in our area are taking entrepreneurial risks-trying to create their own opportunities-thereby naturally improving the citys business climate as a result. The Tampa Bay entrepreneurial movement is crucial to creating a future job base driven by knowledge work firms, because enticing existing firms to move here is not enough. Real change has to come from within. Obviously, I plan to be among the entrepreneurs who succeed in growing Tampa Bays opportunity base."

Tillotsons new venture, Orangepalm.net, LLC, is a consultancy that helps companies maximize the impact of online content. The company provides Web content services such as Web copywriting, OrangeReport Web site evaluations to improve user experiences, blog development and more. As principal consultant, Tillotson brings over eight years of online experience to help his clients grow.

Tillotson is honest about his goals. Clearly, Im in this to better my own position," he said. But that doesnt mean pursuing our own interests cant dovetail with improving our communitys business opportunities. Ive never lived in a better city than this one. If Im able to fulfill an entrepreneurial dream while helping positively impact Tampa Bays business climate, well, thats something Id be very proud of.

CreativeTampaBays study, entitled The Young and the Restless" showed that Tampa Bay lacks critical characteristics like career opportunities, a vibrant downtown and urban housing options needed to keep creative professionals in the area. To view the full study, visit:
http://www.creativetampabay.com/images/yr_study/Y&R%20Study.pdf

About Orangepalm.net, LLC
Orangepalm.net, based in Tampa Bay, Fla., is a consultancy that helps clients maximize the impact of online content. The company provides content services such as Web copywriting, OrangeReport Web site evaluations, blog development and more. Orangepalm.net serves clients in a variety industries throughout the United States and internationally. Principal consultant Matt Tillotson brings over eight years experience in online communications and shares his Internet insights at matttillotson.blogspot.com. To learn more, visit www.orangepalm.net, call 813.300.6521 or send an email to info@orangepalm.net.
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