The St. Pete Times Forum was nearly filled to capacity before 9 a.m. on Tuesday as thousands of people flocked to the arena for a day-long motivational seminar highlighted by speeches by General Colin Powell, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Tampa Bay Buc and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy.
The “Get Motivated” series is led by author/speaker Tamara Lowe, and also featured several not so well-known names dispensing financial advice throughout the day.
One of the stars of the afternoon was General Powell, the longtime Republican and military man who alienated many in his party by announcing his support for Barack Obama shortly before the 2008 presidential election.
The New York City native was in fine form, roving around the boxing ring-like stage for his 35-minute presentation (which included a jab toward the end of his speech at the new controversial law on immigration recently signed in Arizona).
This article appears in Apr 21-27, 2010.
