Karla Jo Helms ★

After serving her term as a former Executive Board Member, Karla Jo joined the advisory Board of the Partnership to continue to help further its goal of naming, funding and implementing projects that will assist the public and private sectors in creating a downtown district that becomes a regional destination.

Comprised of downtown property owners, developers, concerned citizens and civic groups, the Downtown Partnership is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote and foster the economic redevelopment of our downtown Clearwater, Fla. Proclaimed a Community Redevelopment Agency District in 1981, the downtown is an under-utilized asset to the citizens of Clearwater. The Partnership's aim is to name, fund and implement projects that will assist the public and private sectors in averting… Show more

Comprised of downtown property owners, developers, concerned citizens and civic groups, the Downtown Partnership is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote and foster the economic redevelopment of our downtown Clearwater, Fla. Proclaimed a Community Redevelopment Agency District in 1981, the downtown is an under-utilized asset to the citizens of Clearwater. The Partnership's aim is to name, fund and implement projects that will assist the public and private sectors in averting blight and creating a downtown district that becomes a regional destination. Visit www.clwdp.org Show less

Karla Jo served as the Leadership Pinellas PR Committee Chair from 2014-2015 before being elected to the Board of Directors. As both the PR Chair and as a member of the Board, she assisted in making the good works of Leadership Pinellas well-known and the organization well thought of. The Mission of Leadership Pinellas is to develop and enhance community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic… Show more

Karla Jo served as the Leadership Pinellas PR Committee Chair from 2014-2015 before being elected to the Board of Directors. As both the PR Chair and as a member of the Board, she assisted in making the good works of Leadership Pinellas well-known and the organization well thought of. The Mission of Leadership Pinellas is to develop and enhance community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network, and perpetuate their service to the community. The Vision of Leadership Pinellas is a community rich in leaders who are well informed, committed and passionately engaged in creating a vital, positive community for current and future generations. Visit https://www.leadershippinellas.com/ Show less

Established in 1922, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce set out with the vision to be the premier Voice of Business in the Clearwater region. Representing more than 1,000 member businesses, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) is one of the largest chambers in the Bay area and has become a large and powerful voice for its members through its ability to partner with other agencies and advocate on behalf of business and its members. CRCC's mission is to enhance the business… Show more

Established in 1922, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce set out with the vision to be the premier Voice of Business in the Clearwater region. Representing more than 1,000 member businesses, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) is one of the largest chambers in the Bay area and has become a large and powerful voice for its members through its ability to partner with other agencies and advocate on behalf of business and its members. CRCC's mission is to enhance the business environment and promote economic health and growth in the Clearwater region. Visit https://clearwaterflorida.org/ Show less

Each year Leadership Pinellas picks 40 business leaders within the Pinellas County, Florida community to enhance civic knowledge, enrich leadership skills and strive to find solutions to better serve the community. The Leadership Pinellas Program provides a variety of venues in which interested citizens can better understand some of Pinellas County's most important community functions, current or impending ones, and how they can become involved to help find solutions. Leadership Pinellas'… Show more

Each year Leadership Pinellas picks 40 business leaders within the Pinellas County, Florida community to enhance civic knowledge, enrich leadership skills and strive to find solutions to better serve the community. The Leadership Pinellas Program provides a variety of venues in which interested citizens can better understand some of Pinellas County's most important community functions, current or impending ones, and how they can become involved to help find solutions. Leadership Pinellas' Mission is community-rich leaders who are well informed, committed, and passionately engaged. Visit https://www.leadershippinellas.com Show less