It’s no accident that Tampa Bay is the 4th hottest job market in the nation
Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published a report naming the Tampa MSA as the 4th hottest job market in the country. Among the reasons cited for this ranking were our region’s significant changes in average wages, dramatic increase in our labor force size and participation, and low unemployment. The exponential growth of higher […]
Investor Spotlight – Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is a dynamic transportation agency that owns, manages, and operates the Selmon Expressway, Meridian Avenue, Brandon Parkway, and the Selmon Greenway. Along the Greenway, THEA has built a series of pocket parks adorned with landscaping, benches, lighting, and artwork, enhancing downtown Tampa’s appeal and walkability, including the award-winning Deputy […]
Systal Technology Solutions Expands International Operations with US Headquarters Launch
Network and security services specialists continue international expansion with opening of US Headquarters and Network Operations Center in Tampa, Florida. Tampa, FL – April 25, 2024 – Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud, and security transformation specialist, today announces the opening of its new Network Operations Center (NOC) in Tampa, Florida. This marks the latest […]
German architecture firm JSWD chooses Tampa for first U.S. office
JSWD has leased office space at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Hwy and plans to create 30 new jobs Tampa, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – German architecture firm JSWD has chosen Tampa for its first U.S. expansion. The company has leased 2,960 square feet at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Hwy and plans to create 30 jobs […]
Investor Spotlight – Ellison Companies
Ellison Companies comprises three separate though complimentary firms – Ellison Construction, Ellison Development, and Ellison Advisors. Ellison Construction is a leader in the high-quality construction of commercial, adaptive reuse, and placemaking projects in the Tampa Bay region. Ellison Development is an innovative real estate development firm dedicated to acquiring, developing, and constructing architecturally significant mixed-use […]
Celebrating visionary women leaders who shaped the EDC
In 2009, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce made the bold – and not universally popular – decision to spin out its Committee of One Hundred business recruiting division and stand up a new, independent organization. The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation was launched on October 23 of that year, backed by funding from the […]
Tampa Bay EDC earns reaccreditation by the International Economic Development Council
Tampa, Fla. (March 27,2024) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) has announced it has been recertified as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) once again by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Originally accredited in 2017, and reaccredited in 2020, the Tampa Bay EDC is one of only 79 economic development organizations to […]
It’s talent season! Recruit new grads at upcoming career fairs
March and April are chock full of opportunities for your company to engage with our universities’ outstanding graduating students. We urge you to pass this information along to your recruiting and human resources teams to discover ways that you can get your company great visibility this spring: USF All Majors Career Fair – March 28, […]
Tampa Bay EDC celebrates its 15 year anniversary!
In 2009, the leadership of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, as the Tampa Bay Chamber was then known, decided that it was time to spin out the business recruitment activities performed by the Committee of 100 and establish a standalone economic development organization. In October of that year, the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation, […]
Investor Spotlight: Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, Earth’s best employer, and Earth’s safest place to work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career […]