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.
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Fueled by one of the country’s most diversified economies, a supportive business environment and an outstanding talent pool, companies across industry sectors in Tampa and Hillsborough County are growing. The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council has helped scores of local companies with their business expansions. And we’re ready to help yours, too.
We like to say that running a business is hard enough, growing it shouldn’t be. Our business development team can connect you with all the resources you need to stay on track with your expansion – at no cost.
We can assist you with:
- Access to Business and Community Leadership
- Liaison to Local Government Agencies
- Custom Research and Market Intelligence
- Real Estate Availability
- Permitting Assistance
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Job Creation Incentive Programs
- Training Grants
- Workforce Screening and Recruitment Assistance
- Export Assistance
- Facilitation of Supplier Connections
- Tax Exemption Programs
- Training Provider Recommendations
Meet with us virtually or at your office for one hour – and we’ll save you plenty of time, money and headaches as you navigate your next phase of growth.
Why
Tampa Bay
Why Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has the favorable business climate companies need to thrive and a high quality of life that people crave.
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Quality of Life
Quality of Life
You can’t beat Tampa Bay’s quality of life. We have at it all: professional sports, live music, vibrant arts and culture, world-class restaurants, dozens of craft breweries, and outdoor activities that you can enjoy all year round.
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Tampa Bay among the top five (#4) hottest US job markets
– Wall Street Journal, 2024
#1 For Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce
– Lightcast, 2023
#2 Best State for Business
– Chief Executive, 2024
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Over the next five to ten years, thousands of our region’s most experienced workers including welders, technicians, EMTs and paramedics, and other skilled trades professionals are approaching retirement.
If stable local revenues were significantly reduced without an equally dependable replacement, those ratings could come under pressure.
The quality of our workforce has attracted hundreds of companies to our market and fueled the growth of thousands more. Even more impressive than the caliber of Hillsborough County’s workforce is its productivity.