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 […]
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 […]
Investor Spotlight: BayCare

BayCare is the leading, not-for-profit health system in Tampa Bay and West Central Florida area with more than 30,000 employees and a network of 16 not-for-profit hospitals and hundreds of locations connecting patients with a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. BayCare is the area’s largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services, […]
Investor Spotlight: Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport serves as the Gateway to the West Coast of Florida, with nonstop domestic and international flights to more than 90 destinations. The airport typically serves over 25 million passengers annually, making it one of Florida’s largest airports. TPA is an economic engine for the region, generating over $14 billion a year in […]
Investor Spotlight: Suncoast Credit Union

Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the ninth largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest in the United States based on its $17.1 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union currently operates 78 full-service branches […]
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council celebrates 2023 fiscal year and introduces new slate of executive officers at “Driven” Annual Meeting

Coke Florida recognized for its investments and impact on our region with the 5th Annual Community Transformer Award presented by TECO Tampa, Fla. (November 1, 2023) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrated its 2023 fiscal year with more than 500 business and community leaders during its Driven Annual Meeting presented by SouthState […]
Investor Spotlight: Tampa Electric

Tampa Electric has been the leading provider of electricity in West Central Florida for more than 120 years. It currently delivers 99.98 percent service reliability to more than 830,000 customers, including 90,000 businesses. Tampa Electric offers more energy-saving programs and generates more solar energy per customer than any other utility in Florida. The company engages […]
Tampa General Hospital Named a 2023 Tampa Bay Inno Award Honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tampa General is being recognized for its partnership with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to expand and advance Tampa’s Medical and Research District. Tampa, FL (Sept. 29, 2023) –Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been named a 2023 Tampa Bay Inno Award honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Tampa General is one of 23 […]
Investor Spotlight: Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company with approximately $6.4 billion in assets and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The Bank currently has forty-six (46) banking centers in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, and Missouri. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global […]
Tampa General Hospital and Tampa Bay Economic Development Council Bring Together Industry Leaders to Accelerate Collaboration and Coordination Among Region’s Health Care, Education, Research, Policy, and Biotech Organizations

New Tampa Medical and Research District Advisory Committee Will Seek Partnerships, Attract Talent and Promote Tampa Bay as a Global Destination for World-Class Health Care. Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2023) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH), University of South Florida (USF) and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) announced the establishment of the Tampa Medical and Research District Advisory […]