San Francisco business mission showcases Tampa’s considerable advantages
On May 6-8, a group of 11 Tampa Bay EDC Investors led by our chairman, Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano, conducted a whirlwind tour of the San Francisco area. Their purpose? To meet with Northern California-based site selection consultants and gain a deeper understanding of what is prompting them to steer client projects to […]
Tampa Bay’s life sciences industry shines with UK trade delegation visit and TMRD launch
September marks the final month of our fiscal year, and in typical Tampa Bay EDC style, it was filled with activities that propelled us to a strong finish for FY2024. Together with our partners in Global Tampa Bay, we traveled to Vancouver with our Chair, Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano, as well as City […]
Lazy Days of Summer? Not for Us!
This month marks my eighth anniversary as CEO and President of the Tampa Bay EDC. When I was hired in 2016, I was convinced that Tampa had almost everything it needed to make a quantum leap forward as a top US destination for business and talent. I thought it was one of the best kept […]
Investor Spotlight – AdventHealth
The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading-edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care with more than 17,000 team members. Our network of care consists of 13 hospitals, eight freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms, and […]
It’s no accident that Tampa Bay is the 4th hottest job market in the nation
Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published a report naming the Tampa MSA as the 4th hottest job market in the country. Among the reasons cited for this ranking were our region’s significant changes in average wages, dramatic increase in our labor force size and participation, and low unemployment. The exponential growth of higher […]
New EDC website showcases the people, places that make Tampa Bay Florida’s hottest business destination
If you stopped by TampaBayEDC.com this month, I bet you couldn’t help lingering for a minute on the opening video segment that showcases our beautiful and dynamic city. I’ve watched this visual feast, created by the Emmy Award-winning Vu Studios team, dozens of times and it never gets old. Created for our 2023 Annual Meeting, […]
Investor Spotlight – Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is a dynamic transportation agency that owns, manages, and operates the Selmon Expressway, Meridian Avenue, Brandon Parkway, and the Selmon Greenway. Along the Greenway, THEA has built a series of pocket parks adorned with landscaping, benches, lighting, and artwork, enhancing downtown Tampa’s appeal and walkability, including the award-winning Deputy […]
German architecture firm JSWD chooses Tampa for first U.S. office
JSWD has leased office space at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Hwy and plans to create 30 new jobs Tampa, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – German architecture firm JSWD has chosen Tampa for its first U.S. expansion. The company has leased 2,960 square feet at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Hwy and plans to create 30 jobs […]
Investor Spotlight – Ellison Companies
Ellison Companies comprises three separate though complimentary firms – Ellison Construction, Ellison Development, and Ellison Advisors. Ellison Construction is a leader in the high-quality construction of commercial, adaptive reuse, and placemaking projects in the Tampa Bay region. Ellison Development is an innovative real estate development firm dedicated to acquiring, developing, and constructing architecturally significant mixed-use […]
Celebrating visionary women leaders who shaped the EDC
In 2009, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce made the bold – and not universally popular – decision to spin out its Committee of One Hundred business recruiting division and stand up a new, independent organization. The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation was launched on October 23 of that year, backed by funding from the […]