San Francisco business mission showcases Tampa’s considerable advantages
On May 6-8, a group of 11 Tampa Bay EDC Investors led by our chairman, Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano, conducted a whirlwind tour of the San Francisco area. Their purpose? To meet with Northern California-based site selection consultants and gain a deeper understanding of what is prompting them to steer client projects to […]
Tampa Bay’s life sciences industry shines with UK trade delegation visit and TMRD launch
September marks the final month of our fiscal year, and in typical Tampa Bay EDC style, it was filled with activities that propelled us to a strong finish for FY2024. Together with our partners in Global Tampa Bay, we traveled to Vancouver with our Chair, Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano, as well as City […]
Lazy Days of Summer? Not for Us!
This month marks my eighth anniversary as CEO and President of the Tampa Bay EDC. When I was hired in 2016, I was convinced that Tampa had almost everything it needed to make a quantum leap forward as a top US destination for business and talent. I thought it was one of the best kept […]
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 […]
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, […]
Spring career fairs offer great opportunities to build your talent pipeline
Tampa Bay is earning well-deserved recognition as a hotbed of diversely skilled talent, thanks in large part to our excellent colleges and universities. One of the best ways to ensure that your company’s name is on the employment wish list of tomorrow’s most talented graduates is to meet them in person. And there are lots […]
Much to be thankful for as Tampa Bay’s job demand continues to grow
I hope everyone had much to celebrate as you gathered with friends and family at Thanksgiving. At the Tampa Bay EDC, we’re deeply grateful for the support and leadership of our Investors, partners, and team as we work together to propel our economy forward. FloridaCommerce reported that the Tampa MSA gained the second highest number […]
Growing number of college grads choosing to start careers in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is no longer a place for brain drain, but rather brain gain as more new graduates are choosing to stay in Tampa Bay to start their careers in growing industries like IT, healthcare and financial services. Channel 10 recently interviewed Tampa Bay EDC President and CEO Craig Richard on why recent grads are choosing […]
Cybersecurity firm Ridgeline International announces winners of 2023 STEM Scholarship
Cybersecurity firm Ridgeline International, which opened an office in Tampa’s Westshore District earlier this year, has announced the winners of its 2023 STEM Scholarship. Among the winners is a current University of South Florida student, Oslow Odegaar. For the third year in a row, Ridgeline International awarded three, $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing degrees […]
Tampa Bay is hot – and we’re not just talking about the weather
Temperature-wise, July has been a scorcher, and I hope you’ve managed to beat the heat with some family time at the pool or on a getaway to cooler climes. But when it comes to rankings, Tampa Bay has been on a white-hot tear all month, too. The hard work that each of you has put […]