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 […]
Tampa Bay EDC earns reaccreditation by the International Economic Development Council
Tampa, Fla. (March 27,2024) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) has announced it has been recertified as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) once again by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Originally accredited in 2017, and reaccredited in 2020, the Tampa Bay EDC is one of only 79 economic development organizations to […]
Craig Richard recognized as Apogee Awards Honoree
The Tampa Bay EDC president and CEO was recognized among top Tampa leaders for this unique distinction by Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine Tampa, Fla. (July 16, 2024) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council is proud to share that president and CEO Craig J. Richard has been named a finalist for the 2024 […]
Tampa Bay EDC celebrates its 15 year anniversary!
In 2009, the leadership of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, as the Tampa Bay Chamber was then known, decided that it was time to spin out the business recruitment activities performed by the Committee of 100 and establish a standalone economic development organization. In October of that year, the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation, […]
Investor Spotlight: BayCare
BayCare is the leading, not-for-profit health system in Tampa Bay and West Central Florida area with more than 30,000 employees and a network of 16 not-for-profit hospitals and hundreds of locations connecting patients with a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. BayCare is the area’s largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services, […]
Manufacturing company America Industrial Guide opens new facility in East Tampa
Manufacturer of biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning supplies opens 10,000 square-foot facility and plans to create 12-15 jobs over the next two years Tampa, Fla. (January 16, 2024) – America Industrial Guide, a manufacturer of biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial machinery, recently opened a brand new 10,000 square-foot facility in East Tampa, […]
Much to be thankful for as Tampa Bay’s job demand continues to grow
I hope everyone had much to celebrate as you gathered with friends and family at Thanksgiving. At the Tampa Bay EDC, we’re deeply grateful for the support and leadership of our Investors, partners, and team as we work together to propel our economy forward. FloridaCommerce reported that the Tampa MSA gained the second highest number […]
Driven to achieve Tampa and Hillsborough County’s greatest potential
Last week, several hundred of Tampa Bay’s most impactful leaders, movers and shakers gathered at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Events Center for the Tampa Bay EDC’s 2023 Annual Meeting. The energy in the room was palpable, and we had much to celebrate. Tampa Bay’s global and national recognition as destination for business […]