Future Ready: Tampa Bay Year One: From strategy to action

One year ago, our leadership team was putting the finishing touches on Future Ready: Tampa Bay, our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. which positions us to compete in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global economy.
Global Tampa Bay completes successful international business mission to Vancouver, British Columbia

A regional delegation of 30 business and government leaders strengthened ties with Canadian businesses and leaders over a four-day trip Tampa, Fla. (September 30, 2024) – A regional delegation of more than 30 leaders, including five elected officials and three companies from the Tampa Bay area, recently traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia for an international […]
Tampa Bay EDC partners with U.K. Department of Trade and British Consulate-General, Brings VIPs to Tampa

A delegation of more than 20 British companies will explore Tampa’s life sciences ecosystem for two days Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, in partnership with the United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade and the British Consulate-General Miami, is bringing a delegation of 23 life sciences companies from […]
Tampa braces for a new British Invasion as UK Life Sciences companies explore growth opportunities in Florida

Over the past two years, the Tampa Bay EDC and our partners have been courting life sciences companies and talent at an accelerated pace. We believe that Hillsborough County, and the burgeoning Tampa Medical & Research District in particular, is destined to become one of the most sought-after locations for life sciences companies in the […]
Investment Bank PEI Global Partners Doubles Presence at Water Street Tampa

Water Street’s Thousand & One offers space and platform for growth in Florida Tampa, FL – May 21, 2024 – Strategic Property Partners, LCC (“SPP”), today announced a significant expansion and lease extension with PEI Global Partners (PEI) at Water Street Tampa. PEI, an investment bank specializing in power, energy and infrastructure, will relocate from its current space […]
Systal Technology Solutions Expands International Operations with US Headquarters Launch

Network and security services specialists continue international expansion with opening of US Headquarters and Network Operations Center in Tampa, Florida. Tampa, FL – April 25, 2024 – Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud, and security transformation specialist, today announces the opening of its new Network Operations Center (NOC) in Tampa, Florida. This marks the latest […]
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 […]
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, […]
Global Tampa Bay Completes Successful Export Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic

Five Tampa Bay Companies Hold 50+ Meetings to Boost Export Sales Tampa, Fla. – (Oct. 2, 2023) – Global Tampa Bay business leaders and five Tampa Bay companies have returned from a four-day trade mission to the Dominican Republic, Florida’s fourth leading destination for merchandising exports behind Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. More than 50 one-on-one matchmaking […]
Israeli cybersecurity company Cybecs chooses Tampa for regional headquarters

Cybecs plans to create 150 jobs over the next three years Tampa, Fla. (September 28, 2023) – Cybecs, an Israeli cybersecurity company, announced today that it is establishing its regional headquarters in Tampa. The company plans to create 150 jobs over the next three years in roles such as information technology, software development, sales and […]