Economic development organization CreativeTampaBay recently celebrated its 5th anniversary by recognizing 40 of the region’s leading creative catalysts – among them was Joy Gendusa, CEO of PostcardMania. Along with Gendusa were 39 other individuals whose efforts have made Tampa Bay a more dynamic and attractive place for creative people to work and live.
Award categories included independent business leader, livable cities advocate, public venue creator, social entrepreneur, suburban creative, arts innovator and more.
The reception was a sunset cocktail party on the rooftop pool deck of Grand Central on Kennedy. For a list of award winners, go to www.creativetampabay.com/catalysts
About Joy Gendusa:
Using a powerful, simple, extremely cost effective way of communicating with customers has earned Joy Gendusa Inc. Magazine’s recognition as the nation’s fastest growing direct mail postcard marketing firm with year 2007 revenues close to $19,000,000. Gendusa began in 1998 with zero investment capital. Today, her Clearwater, FL firm called PostcardMania, employs over 150 people and prints 4 million and mails 2 million postcards representing 33,000-plus customers in over 350 industries each week. Visit www.postcardmania.com
About CreativeTampaBay
CreativeTampaBay is an economic development organization formed in 2003. Its mission is to cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, invigorates the economy and attracts creative people. The group supports creative industries such as high tech, design, film and cultural arts. It also advocates for public policy issues important to urban areas including mass transit, livable cities, density, uniqueness and green practices. Its role is to spark ideas and serve as a connector between different segments of our region.
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