Tampa Bay’s economic output per worker leads every major Florida market
The quality of our workforce has attracted hundreds of companies to our market and fueled the growth of thousands more. Even more impressive than the caliber of Hillsborough County’s workforce is its productivity.
Atlanta Signature Sales Mission hits all the right notes
Earlier this month, my team and I traveled to Atlanta with 17 Investors to tour some of the city’s most significant redevelopment projects, the state-of-the-art QTS data center, and meet with the executive team of OrderlyMeds, which opened a major manufacturing facility here last year. Our Business Development team members also dined with key prospects […]
Investor Spotlight: Floridacentral Credit Union
Floridacentral Credit Union serves over 50,000 members and over 1,000 Select Employee Groups with 12 branch locations. Although the look and feel of the credit union has evolved, their goal has been and always will be to create the best banking experience for our members. Linh Dang, President & CEO Linh Dang is the President/CEO of Floridacentral Credit […]
Investor Spotlight: CREATE+CO
CREATE+CO is one of the Tampa Bay EDC’s newest Gazelle Investors. We invite you to learn more about the dynamic duo behind this woman-owned design firm that’s creating innovative environments for companies spanning the gamut from Sam’s Club to Wish Farms. Kristina York, Principal + Alchemist Kristina York leads CREATE+CO with a focus on aligning workplace strategy, leadership priorities, and […]
Philip Morris International U.S. to Launch New Business Solutions Center, Creating 180 Jobs in Tampa Bay Area
Today, Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (“PMI U.S.”) announced an investment of approximately $50 million in a new Business Solutions Center in Tampa, Florida.
Investor Spotlight: Johnson Pope
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is a full-service Florida law firm with offices in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. For over 50 years, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to putting clients first. Johnson Pope offers a wide range of legal services, including […]
Investor Spotlight: Amerant Bank
Amerant Bank, N.A., is the largest community bank headquartered in Florida and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB), with a presence across South Florida and in Tampa, FL, and Houston, TX. For over 40 years, the Bank has developed strong community relationships, always adapting to our customers’ lives and specific needs, in […]
Colorado defense contractor relocates headquarters to Tampa
Orion Edge, a developer of tactical electronic warfare solutions, plans to create 20 jobs and invest $20 million in Hillsborough County Tampa, Fla. (November 5, 2025) – Orion Edge, a defense technology company, has announced plans to add 20 new high-wage jobs including executive leadership and electrical, software, defense, and radio frequency engineer roles. […]
NXTPoint Logistics to Open 193,000 Square Foot 3PL Distribution Center in Hillsborough County
Supply chain industry leader to create up to 62 new jobs and invest more than $20 million in state-of-the art-facility scheduled to open in June Tampa, Fla. (May 8, 2025) – NXTPoint Logistics, a leading supply chain solutions provider with services spanning distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, managed FF&E logistics, domestic and international transportation, and final […]
Make it Tampa Bay’s third new web site launches – and it’s the best ever
It’s been nearly eight years since the Make it Tampa Bay web site and campaign launched in September 2017. Since that time, this campaign – the brainchild of Hillsborough County Assistant County Administrator Ron Barton – has received numerous awards and recognition as a best practice in talent attraction initiatives. Thanks to our successful partnership with Visit […]