FY2026 finishes strong thanks to great leadership from our Chair, Archie Collins

One year ago, our leadership team was putting the finishing touches on Future Ready: Tampa Bay, our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. which positions us to compete in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global economy.
Citizens Invests $25,000 To Connect Tampa Bay Workers With Career Training

Orion Edge, a local military defense company, recently signed an 8,008 square foot facility in the Hillsborough County Westshore District just months after relocating its headquarters to the region from Denver, CO.
Air Force And Navy Defense Manufacturer Announces Tampa Headquarters Expansion, $58 Million Capital Investment

Orion Edge, a local military defense company, recently signed an 8,008 square foot facility in the Hillsborough County Westshore District just months after relocating its headquarters to the region from Denver, CO.
Investor Spotlight: AVE Living
Future Ready Tampa Bay Year One: From Strategy to Action

One year ago, our leadership team was putting the finishing touches on Future Ready: Tampa Bay, our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. which positions us to compete in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global economy.
The Hidden Workforce Challenge that Could Slow Tampa Bay’s Growth

Over the next five to ten years, thousands of our region’s most experienced workers including welders, technicians, EMTs and paramedics, and other skilled trades professionals are approaching retirement.
Defense Contractor Announces Headquarters Expansion Just Months After Relocation to Tampa

Orion Edge, a local military defense company, recently signed an 8,008 square foot facility in the Hillsborough County Westshore District just months after relocating its headquarters to the region from Denver, CO.
Protecting Hillsborough County’s Competitive Advantage

If stable local revenues were significantly reduced without an equally dependable replacement, those ratings could come under pressure.
Investor Spotlight: Raymond James Bank

Raymond James Bank is about more than just banking. Through our holistic approach to finance, we offer innovative and diversified products and services to the public and to clients of Raymond James Financial. Additionally, as an affiliate of Raymond James, our bank is founded on the same core values as our parent company. We put […]
Dublin Business Mission trip yields strong investment interest from Irish firms

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.