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. […]
Tampa General Hospital and Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Partner to Grow the Tampa Medical and Research District
The partnership aims to establish Tampa as a globally renowned destination for world-class clinical care, academics, research, and biotechnology. Tampa, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council today announced a partnership to expand and enhance Tampa’s burgeoning Medical and Research District. This district, inspired by renowned […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
In a summer of uncertainty, Tampa Bay’s diversified economy is helping us stay on track
Scrolling through the news lately is enough to produce anxiety in the steadiest among us. Rising prices, a flailing stock market, crypto crashes, and talk of a looming recession are taking a toll on Americans who’ve not had a moment of peace since the pandemic arrived in early 2020. Granted, there is a lot to […]
Latest Expand Tampa Bay survey results reveal local companies’ growth plans
This fiscal year, the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council revamped its local business and retention program to Expand Tampa Bay. A key component included a new online business assessment to identify trends and gain a better understanding of local companies’ growth plans and hiring needs. Between October 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022, 106 local […]
Tampa’s economic diversity ranking improves since 2019
Despite the economic upheaval COVID-19 caused in 2020, the Tampa market’s economic diversity continues to improve. Since last measured in 2019, the Tampa MSA went from ranking #8 in the nation with an index of 36.10 to #7 in the nation with an index of 36.00 post-COVID. When compared to our competitive markets, the Tampa […]
ED Talks Pulls Back the Curtain on AI and Automation in Health Care
Last week, one of our newest EDC investors, USF Morsani College of Medicine, hosted our latest ED Talks! event on the subject of artificial intelligence and automation and the transformative impacts those two innovations are having in the healthcare industry. As our moderator, Dr. Charles Lockwood, the College’s dean, noted, a confluence of factors have […]