New study reveals Tampa MSA’s competitive advantages
Earlier this year, the Tampa Bay EDC commissioned Hickey Global to produce a Competitiveness Study that examines the Tampa MSA’s performance as an overall business destination and target industry leader. The study looked at how Tampa stacks up two ways: against all MSAs across the USA with population of 450,000 or larger, and against specific […]
Midtown East, the future of office design and workplace redefined
Groundbreaking slated for Q4 2022 TAMPA, FL – Bromley Companies announced today that Tampa’s newest Class A workplace, Midtown East – an approximately 400,000 square foot office tower, will be in Midtown Tampa, the $1 billion, 23-acre mixed-use destination located at Dale Mabry Highway and I-275. Conceived with talent at the center of every design […]
FOX 13 visits Tampa Tank to discuss skilled labor shortage
From welders to electricians to plumbers, there is a critical shortage of skilled labor in the Tampa Bay area. FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers recently paid a trip to Tampa Tank-Florida Structural Steel to learn how this local steel fabrication company is partnering with workforce development and educational partners like Hillsborough Community College to address their […]
Specialized information technology firm Atlantic Digital announces local expansion
Plans to add 120 jobs over the next three years Tampa, Fla. (February 2, 2022) – Atlantic Digital Incorporated (ADI), a specialized information technology company and solutions provider for government, has announced plans to expand its Tampa presence with the addition of 120 new jobs over the next three years. These new jobs will range […]
New survey will give local companies a voice in improving Tampa’s business climate
As we move into the third and final year of our Opportunity Tampa Bay Strategic Action Plan, the Tampa Bay EDC is launching its most ambitious business survey and outreach campaign to date, Expand Tampa Bay. The EDC’s Business Development team will reach out to hundreds of local businesses over the course of the next […]
Rapid7 Announces Expanded U.S. Presence in Tampa
Investment will initially bring 100+ new jobs to Florida’s rapidly growing tech community Boston, Mass. and Tampa, Fla., October 26, 2021 — Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leading provider of security analytics and automation, today announced plans to expand its U.S. presence with the opening of an office in Tampa, Florida. The company will initially […]
Artificial Intelligence firm TheIncLab expands Tampa headquarters
Moves to historic Ybor City building, plans to add 40 new jobs Tampa, FL (October 25, 2021) – Since announcing its expansion to Tampa in early 2020, TheIncLab (TIL), a data visualization and artificial intelligence firm, has quickly outgrown its original space and is relocating to a significantly larger space to accommodate future growth. TIL […]
National Insurance Brokerage & Consulting Firm Expanding Tampa Office
USI Insurance Services continues to see significant growth in Tampa and plans to add 25 new high-wage jobs by the end of 2022 TAMPA, Fla. – (October 14, 2021) – USI Insurance Services, one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, plans to expand its Tampa office with the addition of […]
Tampa steel fabrication company announces local expansion
Tampa Tank-Florida Structure Steel will create 60 new jobs by end of 2022, invest $3 million Tampa, Fla. (October 13, 2021) – Tampa Tank-Florida Structure Steel, a Precision Build Solutions, LLC company, has announced plans to expand its Tampa headquarters located at 12781 U.S. Highway 41 South in Gibsonton. The company plans to invest $3 […]
Pandemic Silver Linings
Earlier this week, the Tampa Bay EDC hosted our Mid-Year Report with all Investors. Despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, we had many exciting updates to share. Since FY2021 began, we’ve had three major corporate headquarters wins – the latest being Signode, a $2 billion transit packaging company that we announced at our meeting. […]