The Tampa Bay EDC president and CEO was recognized among top Tampa leaders for this unique distinction by Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine
Tampa, Fla. (July 16, 2024) – The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council is proud to share that president and CEO Craig J. Richard has been named a finalist for the 2024 Apogee Awards.
Presented by the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine, the Apogee Awards recognize Tampa Bay’s most impactful c-suite level executives and their dedication to their industries and communities. Judges for this year’s honor included Cari Ellison, director of marketing and communication with Ellison Construction; Valerie Ellis Lavin, CEO of Luminary; Leroy Moore, SVP and COO with the Tampa Housing Authority; Aakash Patel, founder and president of Elevate; and Billy West, president of M.E. Wilson.
“It is an honor to be recognized among a notable group of fellow business leaders,” said Craig J. Richard, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay EDC. “It has truly been a privilege to be a part of the Tampa Bay business community and to observe the incredible growth our area has experienced over the past several years. During my tenure at this organization, I have witnessed Tampa’s reputation as a top global business destination grow exponentially while becoming one of the most sought-after places to live.”
Richard has been a critical part of the Tampa Bay EDC’s success over the past 8 years. His efforts in bringing both foreign and domestic business development to the Tampa area has resulted in thousands of new high-wage jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and one of the most diversified economies in the country. He has led the EDC through complicated challenges and the creation of new strategic partnerships and initiatives that will set up the organization for long-term success and positively impact the local community.
An awards ceremony will be held on September 18 for all Apogee Awards finalists where a winner in each category will be named.
For the full list of finalists visit: https://tbbwmag.com/2024/07/01/tbbw-presents-the-finalists-for-apogee-awards-2024-video/?mc_cid=684ad33889&mc_eid=eb19bb0213
About the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council is the lead designated economic development agency for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Established in 2009 as a partnership between the public sector and private corporate investors, the EDC works to advance a diversified local economy that is beneficial to all by attracting, expanding and retaining quality employers, a talented workforce and investment, focusing within targeted industry sectors, including Corporate Headquarters, Financial and Professional Services, Information Technology, Life Science and Health Care, Defense and Security, Distribution and Logistics, and Manufacturing. The EDC exists because of the generous support of more than 100 corporations, Hillsborough County, and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. For more information, visit www.tampabayedc.com.
