Visit Tampa Bay launches largest talent relocation campaign
Partnership with Tampa Bay EDC and Hillsborough County to target out of state professionals Tampa, FL (March 14, 2023) – Following hugely successful leisure and convention marketing campaigns focusing on the advantages of Tampa Bay’s hospitality, Visit Tampa Bay […]
UK-based talent hiring firm to establish North American headquarters in Tampa
Strive Sales plans to create 11 jobs over the next two years Tampa, Fla. (March 2, 2023) – Strive Sales, a UK-based talent hiring agency focused in the software sales industry, announced today it launched its first international office in Tampa, Fla. Strive plans to create 11 jobs over the next two years in sales, […]
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 […]
Investor Spotlight: BDG Architects
BDG Architects, formed in 1994, is a 130+ person full service Architectural, Space Planning, Interior Design and Program Management practice providing creativity in design and production of architectural and interiors projects. Their headquarters is located in downtown Tampa, Florida in Rivergate Tower, with offices in Birmingham, Alabama, Charlotte, North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida and remote […]
Cybersecurity firm Ridgeline International expands to Tampa
Company plans to create up to 30 jobs over the next couple of years Tampa, Fla. (February 16, 2023) – Ridgeline International, a cybersecurity firm specializing in digital signature management, has expanded to Tampa with an office located in the Westshore District. The company plans to create up to 30 jobs over the next couple […]
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 […]
New locally owned cybersecurity firm Paragon Cyber Solutions is latest example of Tampa’s tech growth
Information technology is one of the fastest growing industries in Tampa, experiencing a 30% jump in job growth of the last five years. This growth is expected to continue with projections of adding over 3,700 jobs by 2027, for a total growth of 14 percent, according to recent data from Chmura JobsEQ. The growth in […]
Tampa Bay EDC kicks off 2023 with two exciting new initiatives
Partnerships are the lifeblood of organizations like the EDC, and we announced another exciting one last week at our board meeting. John Couris, CEO of Tampa General Hospital, joined me to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Tampa Bay EDC and Tampa General Hospital to expand and enhance Tampa’s burgeoning Medical and Research District. […]
Tampa General Hospital and Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Partner to Grow the Tampa Medical and Research District
The partnership aims to establish Tampa as a globally renowned destination for world-class clinical care, academics, research, and biotechnology. Tampa, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council today announced a partnership to expand and enhance Tampa’s burgeoning Medical and Research District. This district, inspired by renowned […]
Automatic door manufacturer Autoslide relocating its North American headquarters from Glendale, California to Tampa
Tampa, Fla. (January 23, 2022) – Australia-based Autoslide, a leading manufacturer of automatic doors, has announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Glendale, Calif. to Tampa, Fla. The company plans to create 15 jobs over the next two years in administration, finance, sales, technology, warehouse and production roles. Company executives cited lower business […]