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St. Petersburg College Management Consulting Services Pilot Program Final Presentation.
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SUMMARY:
Dr. Andy Rojas, Professor at St. Petersburg College (SPC), will present the final report of the pilot Management Consulting Services Project conducted in partnership between the City of Clearwater and SPC. Dr. Rojas will also introduce his student junior business consultants to the CRA Trustees for acknowledgment of their participation and contributions to the project.
On July 7, 2025, staff introduced a new partnership between the City of Clearwater and the College of Business at St. Petersburg College to launch a pilot Management Consulting Services Program. This initiative was designed to strengthen local business performance while enhancing student professional development through hands-on consulting experience.
The program officially commenced on October 1, 2025, and provided pro bono consulting services to the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition. The consulting team was composed of SPC business students enrolled in an intensive 8-week Management Consulting course, under the supervision of Dr. Andy Rojas, a professor with over 25 years of consulting experience across multiple industries.
DELIVERABLES TO PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
• A co-branded, comprehensive business report
• SWOT analysis
• Industry and competitive research
• Tailored strategic growth plan customized with insights to improve operations and identify competitive advantages
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain a diversified business sector
2.3 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, encourages investment, and supports high-quality job growth
2.5 Facilitate partnerships with educational and research institutions to enhance workforce development opportunities
3.1 Support neighborhood identity through programs that empower community pride and belonging
