Investor Spotlight: Florida Blue
Florida Blue is a leader in Florida’s health industry. Since 1944, their members have counted on them to continuously develop better solutions that promote more affordable health care across the state. Florida Blue’s mission to help people and communities achieve better health is central to all that they do. Helping people in their pursuit of […]
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 […]
Cadmus Dental Lab announces expansion in Hillsborough County
Cadmus Dental Lab leases 21,400 square feet at NetPark with plans to double local workforce from 50 to 100 Tampa, FL – August 29, 2024 – Cadmus Dental Lab, a fabricator of high-quality dental prosthetics, announced today an expansion in Hillsborough County with plans to double both its square footage and local workforce. The local […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Local medical supply company SurgiShop announces expansion
SurgiShop has closed on a Lutz property with plans to create 15 new jobs Tampa, Fla. (November 27, 2023) – SurgiShop, a Tampa-based medical supply company, announced today its expansion to a larger space and plans to add 15-20 new jobs over the next 1-3 years. SurgiShop has purchased an 11,381-square-foot building at 19235 41 […]
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 […]
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 […]