Goodbye 2022, hello 2023: The year of the buffalo
Earlier this month I had the privilege of being named an Honorary Commander of the 6th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) at MacDill Air Force Base and was fortunate to be paired with Col. Cory Damon, Vice Commander of the 6th Air Refueling Wing. This extraordinary partnership between the Air Force and the local community has […]
Investor Spotlight: Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspire and build better lives and communities. With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history, Truist serves approximately 12 million households with leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small […]
First-of-its-kind center fuels supply chain talent
Supporting the distribution and logistics sector in Tampa and fueling the talent pipeline is the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability. This first-of-its-kind center in Florida is housed at the University of South Florida Tampa campus and spearheads efforts related to degree programs and several community and industry initiatives. Key industry partners […]
Norwalt expands to Tampa with second location
Tampa, Fla. (December 13, 2022) – Norwalt, a preferred resource in elite automation machinery, has announced an expansion to Hillsborough County with plans to create 30+ new jobs over the next two years while launching a new product patent. The jobs created will be in production, including electromechanical and assembly technicians with an average wage […]
EDC’s Placemaking initiatives gain steam with East Tampa Industrial District workshop
Earlier this month, the Tampa Bay EDC convened East Tampa business and landowners along with a diverse group of community stakeholders for a workshop dedicated to exploring improvements for the East Tampa Industrial District. This was the first that time the EDC had an opportunity to meet with East Tampa business and landowners and get […]
Investor Spotlight: USF Health
USF Health’s mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM), the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Biomedical Sciences Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs, and […]
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council announces 2023 Executive Officers
Tampa, Fla. (November 4, 2022) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council has announced its new slate of executive officers who will help lead the organization in fiscal year 2023. Chair: Angel Gonzalez, Regional President, SouthState Bank Vice Chair: Joe Lopano, CEO, Tampa International Airport Secretary/Treasurer: Ron Christaldi, Managing Partner, Shumaker General Counsel: Ben Dachepalli, […]
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council recaps 2022 fiscal year at “Limitless” Annual Meeting
Citi recognized for its profound impact on our region with the 4th Annual Community Transformer Award presented by TECO TAMPA, Fla. (October 27, 2022) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council recapped its past fiscal year with more than 400 business and community leaders in attendance at its Limitless Annual Meeting presented by Strategic Property Partners on […]
Merit Logistics relocating corporate headquarters from California to Tampa
Tampa, Fla. (October 5, 2022) – Merit Logistics, a national third-party warehouse services provider, has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from San Juan Capistrano, California to Tampa, FL. The company has purchased a 7,430 square-foot property at 601 S Magnolia Ave. in Hyde Park and plans to immediately create up to 20 jobs […]
Local government, nonprofits show exemplary leadership in face of Hurricane Ian
Even for those of us who’ve been through many hurricane seasons, Ian’s impending arrival was next-level terrifying. Tampa Bay was largely spared, but our neighbors to the south experienced devastation beyond comprehension. Recovery in these communities will take years. Looking back on the way this disaster was handled, I am proud and grateful to our […]