Investor Spotlight – University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic learning community to approximately 11,000 students from all 50 states and most of the world’s countries. With an emphasis on academic excellence, personalized attention and real-world career outcomes, the University offers more than 200 academic programs of study, including nearly two dozen graduate […]
Investor Spotlight – PGIM
PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). In 41 offices across 19 countries, our more than 1,450 investment professionals serve both retail and institutional clients around the world. As a leading global asset manager, with $1.4 trillion in assets under management1, PGIM is built on a foundation of strength, stability, and disciplined […]
Investor Spotlight – Ultimate Medical Academy
The need for skilled healthcare workers in the United States continues to grow. Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is an accredited, nonprofit educational institution with a 30-year history of helping to meet that need by equipping and empowering learners to do vital work at the heart of healthcare. In addition to offering degree and diploma programs, […]
Investor Spotlight – Kraus Marketing
Kraus Marketing, an award-winning agency that has received acknowledgments from Inc. 5000, NJBIZ Best Places to Work, American Inhouse Design, GDUSA, and more, is your all-in-one full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Morristown, NJ, Manhattan, NY, and Tampa, FL. Kraus Marketing specializes in branding, videography, web design and development, and an array of strategic […]
Investor Spotlight – Convergint
Convergint is a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for our customers through unparalleled service excellence. At Convergint, our top priority is service in every way — service to customers, colleagues, and community. As an integrator, Convergint works alongside a global network of partners and manufacturers to design, install, and service security, fire alarm, […]
Investor Spotlight – CPL
Since 1975, CPL has expanded into a multi-disciplined firm, cultivating inspiring designs for clients in the community, healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, and transportation sectors. We maintain 24 offices across seven states, including Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Everything we do is engineered to strengthen the bonds between us […]
Finishing 2024 Strong, Ramping Up for 2025
As we bid 2024 goodbye, it’s fun to look back on the best moments of the year and say good riddance to those we’d rather not dwell on, like our least favorite guests Debby, Helene and Milton. Here at the Tampa Bay EDC, we celebrated our 15 year anniversary with our founders and Investors at […]
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 […]
San Francisco business mission showcases Tampa’s considerable advantages
On May 6-8, a group of 11 Tampa Bay EDC Investors led by our chairman, Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano, conducted a whirlwind tour of the San Francisco area. Their purpose? To meet with Northern California-based site selection consultants and gain a deeper understanding of what is prompting them to steer client projects to […]