Gratitude in the wake of Hurricane Idalia
While the Tampa Bay region was spared Hurricane Idalia’s worst impacts, we owe a great deal of gratitude to those in our community and around the state who always stand ready to act when severe storms threaten us. TECO marshalled thousands of workers from more than 20 states to help restore power – including line […]
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 […]
Tampa Bay is hot – and we’re not just talking about the weather
Temperature-wise, July has been a scorcher, and I hope you’ve managed to beat the heat with some family time at the pool or on a getaway to cooler climes. But when it comes to rankings, Tampa Bay has been on a white-hot tear all month, too. The hard work that each of you has put […]
Precast concrete manufacturer Cast-Crete expanding local workforce while modernizing its Tampa plant
Cast-Crete plans to create 20 new jobs while investing in new equipment that uses green technology Tampa, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – Cast-Crete, a leader in the precast concrete industry, is expanding its local workforce with plans to create 20 new jobs over the next couple of years. This expansion in workforce coincides with a […]
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 […]
Strong talent partnerships are closing the skills gaps in Tampa Bay
Hillsborough County is a magnet for new residents – and that means plenty of new talent for local companies that are hiring. According to the latest U.S. Census data, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation, growing nearly two percent from July 2021-July 2022. Hillsborough County is the fourth fastest growing county in […]
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, […]
Canadian-based software company opens regional headquarters in Tampa
WellnessLiving plans to create up to 45 jobs in new Westshore district office Tampa, Fla. (June 12, 2023) – WellnessLiving, a Toronto-based software company focused on the health and wellness industry, has announced it’s expanding to Tampa with a regional headquarters in the Westshore District. The company is leasing 4,000 square feet at Corporate Center […]
Tampa Bay is a great place for the class of 2023 to launch their new careers
Graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a hopeful and happy time, with graduates excited about achieving such an important milestone and embarking on the start of their professional careers. According to Handshake, the online recruiting platform used by many college students nationwide, more than 80% of the current crop of new grads are […]
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 […]