Google joins Tampa Bay EDC as Investor, makes donation to Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation
Taylor Ferguson, head of government affairs and public policy, will serve on the Tampa Bay EDC’s board of directors Tampa, Fla. (May 18, 2023) – Multinational technology company Google has joined the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council as a Chairman’s Council Investor. Taylor Ferguson, head of government affairs and public policy in the Southeast will […]
The Mosaic Company donates $150,000 in support of Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation
Grant will fund the Foundation’s Inclusive Economic Growth Initiative. Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2023) – Today, the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation announced a gift of $150,000 received from The Mosaic Company in support of its Inclusive Economic Growth Initiative. This Initiative, which focuses on job creation, skills training, and capital investment in disadvantaged areas […]
Tampa Bay EDC kicks off 2023 with two exciting new initiatives
Partnerships are the lifeblood of organizations like the EDC, and we announced another exciting one last week at our board meeting. John Couris, CEO of Tampa General Hospital, joined me to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Tampa Bay EDC and Tampa General Hospital to expand and enhance Tampa’s burgeoning Medical and Research District. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation launches CertUp Tampa, a career awareness campaign focused on underserved communities
The campaign aims to generate more awareness about short-term training opportunities for in-demand jobs among residents of East Tampa, Central Park and Ybor City Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2022) – The Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation today launched CertUp Tampa, a multimedia campaign created to promote awareness among residents of East Tampa, Central Park and […]
AT&T Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation for HCC Students Enrolled in Cybersecurity Programs
Ten local students will receive $2,500 each in support of their pursuit of A.S. degrees in this high-demand field Tampa, Fla. (June 16, 2022) – In a ceremony held yesterday on the Dale Mabry Campus, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) President Dr. Ken Atwater, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council President and CEO Craig Richard, and AT&T’s […]
Inclusive Economic Growth Initiatives are well underway
The EDC and the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, the EDC’s 501 c 3 nonprofit sister organization, are making considerable progress on our efforts to bring career training awareness, jobs, and catalytic projects to East Tampa and other underserved communities in Hillsborough County. To date, we’ve raised $1.4 million of our $2 million Foundation capital […]
Feeding Tampa Bay’s workforce program makes a measurable impact
Feeding Tampa Bay is tackling hunger in new and innovative ways. From grocery distributions at bus stations to food pantries on school campuses, Feeding Tampa Bay is out in the community striving to achieve its vision of a hunger-free Tampa Bay. One of the latest ways is by breaking down the barriers to employment so […]