Tampa General Hospital and Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Bring Together Industry Leaders to Accelerate Collaboration and Coordination Among Region’s Health Care, Education, Research, Policy, and Biotech Organizations
New Tampa Medical and Research District Advisory Committee Will Seek Partnerships, Attract Talent and Promote Tampa Bay as a Global Destination for World-Class Health Care. Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2023) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH), University of South Florida (USF) and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) announced the establishment of the Tampa Medical and Research District Advisory […]
Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation Receives $100,000 from Truist Foundation for Inclusive Economic Growth Initiative
Donation will advance implementation of capital improvement projects in East Tampa Industrial District, spur investment in local businesses and help train and retain area workers Tampa, Fla. – (Sept. 25, 2023) – The Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, a 501 c 3 affiliated organization of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, today announced that it […]
Investor Spotlight: Workscapes
is a certified woman-owned business operating for 25 years across Florida. As a turnkey commercial interior solutions partner, Workscapes offers services including space planning and design with products including furniture, modular walls, acoustical products, and flooring. With an employed team of trained installers, clients enjoy a one-stop shopping experience in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and […]
Investor Spotlight: Regions
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank provides the backing of a top U.S. financial institution and the local focus of a community hometown […]
Investor Spotlight: Google
Google is an American multinational technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. Taylor Ferguson, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy in the Southeast, United States Taylor Ferguson serves as Google’s Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy in the Southeast, […]
Google joins Tampa Bay EDC as Investor, makes donation to Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation
Taylor Ferguson, head of government affairs and public policy, will serve on the Tampa Bay EDC’s board of directors Tampa, Fla. (May 18, 2023) – Multinational technology company Google has joined the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council as a Chairman’s Council Investor. Taylor Ferguson, head of government affairs and public policy in the Southeast will […]
Investor Spotlight: SGP Advisors
SGP Advisors is an independently owned and operated insurance brokerage with roots tracing back to 1995 when founder Vern Barclay left a successful career in law firm administration to start the firm. Over the years, through strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the firm has grown to meet the needs of its clients. The firm’s […]
Investor Spotlight: Southern States Material Handling
Southern States Material Handling is the provider of Toyota’s world class material handling solutions to customers across a multitude of industries including, but not limited to, distribution, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, ports, education, and logistics. The diverse range of solutions include forklifts, fleet optimization, robotics/automation, conveyor, racking, facility planning, and lean management consulting. David Bailey, President […]
Tampa Bay goes global again! Virgin’s new direct flight to London accelerates UK/Europe/Florida trade, GTB Initiatives
Our global trade and foreign direct investment programs weathered a few tough years in 2020-2021 thanks to COVID-19, but I am happy to report that foreign interest in the Tampa market is hotter than ever today. Our International Business Development team has several high quality foreign direct investment projects in our pipeline, and we expect […]
The Mosaic Company donates $150,000 in support of Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation
Grant will fund the Foundation’s Inclusive Economic Growth Initiative. Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2023) – Today, the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation announced a gift of $150,000 received from The Mosaic Company in support of its Inclusive Economic Growth Initiative. This Initiative, which focuses on job creation, skills training, and capital investment in disadvantaged areas […]