Investor Spotlight: Elevate, Inc.
Elevate, Inc. is a Florida-based strategic business development consulting firm providing a multitude of services and is in the business of helping clients Learn, Connect and Grow. Whether looking to expand public relations efforts, community relations activities, or general marketing endeavors, our team has the talent, experience, and resources to meet and exceed your organization’s […]
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. […]
Israeli Drone Developer Establishes U.S. Headquarter Operations in Tampa
XTEND Reality Inc. (XTEND) has leased over 5,700 square feet in Crossroads Industrial Center and plans to create up to 100 new jobs over the next three years Tampa, Fla. (July 1, 2025) – XTEND, a developer of human-guided drones for use in military and law enforcement applications, has announced that it will establish its […]
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 […]
Guest Column: Tampa Bay EDC Engages in National Conversations on Capital Access Programs
Tony Brown, the EDC’s Vice President of Community Development, participated in two national conversations promoting capital access for underserved areas: (1) Opportunity Zones (QOZ) and (2) the CDFI Fund, US Dept. of Treasury. In each instance, Tony advocated that both programs are needed and reported that Tampa’s small business and low-income communities benefited by attracting […]
Atlanta Based Medical Weight Loss Company Expands Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations in Hillsborough County
OrderlyMeds will create up to 100 new, high wage jobs and be fully operational by August 2025 Tampa, Fla. (April 29, 2025) – OrderlyMeds, a medical weight loss company that provides personalized GLP-1 medication combined with comprehensive wrap-around services, is leasing a 50,000 square foot facility in Hillsborough County for pharmaceutical manufacturing and office space. […]
Tampa Bay EDC kicks off transformational strategic planning process
Six years ago, the EDC engaged nationally renowned consultancy TIP Strategies to help us shape a new three-year strategic plan. That plan, Opportunity Tampa Bay, positioned our market to capitalize on our formidable and growing talent pool, build upon unique strengths within our target industry sectors, and develop placemaking initiatives that would enhance our competitiveness […]