Tampa Bay EDC

Tampa City Council paves the way for a new chapter in East Tampa

Last week, Tampa City Councilmembers unanimously approved entering into a ground lease with Opportunity Tampa Bay, Inc. (OTBI), which will allow OTBI to seek funding to develop a transformational Live Learn Development in East Tampa. The Live Learn Development, which includes the East Tampa Innovation Center (ETIC) and 117 units of affordable housing, will provide job training […]

German medical device company establishes U.S. headquarters in Tampa

Medability has leased 1,600 square feet in downtown Tampa and plans to create 12 jobs over the next three years Tampa, Fla. (January 29, 2025) – Medability GmbH, a leading Germany-based medical technology company, has announced its decision to establish its U.S. headquarters in Tampa, Fla. This milestone marks a significant step in Medability’s global […]

Machinery manufacturer for the cannabis industry expands to Tampa

STM Canna is leasing more than 2,600 square feet in downtown Tampa with plans to create 20 new jobs Tampa, Fla. (January 14, 2025) – STM Canna, the leading manufacturer of advanced cannabis processing machinery based in Spokane Valley, Wash., has announced an expansion to Tampa with plans to create 20 new jobs over the […]

Automation machinery manufacturer Norwalt expands its presence in Hillsborough County

New Jersey-based Norwalt originally expanded to the Tampa market in 2022 and is now expanding into a new 28,000-square-foot space with plans for an additional 20 jobs Tampa, Fla. (December 19, 2024) – Two years after announcing its expansion to the Tampa market, New Jersey-based manufacturer Norwalt is expanding its presence in Hillsborough County with […]

Tampa Bay EDC President and CEO appears on iHeart Radio’s CEO You Should Know podcast

Tampa Bay Economic Development Council President and CEO Craig Richard recently appeared on iHeart Radio’s “CEO You Should Know” podcast with local radio host Ryan Gorman. Craig talked about Tampa’s impressive economic diversity ranking, growing industry sectors, and collaborative spirit within our business community and among our local government leaders.  Listen to Craig’s full interview […]

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 […]

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