Tampa Bay EDC

Target Industries

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Mitchel Allen

Senior Vice President, Economic Development

Florida’s Capital of Opportunity

Tampa Bay’s economy is one of the most diversified in the country. We have strong representation across our target industries, which include Financial & Professional Services, Information Technology, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Defense & Security, Manufacturing, Logistics & Distribution, and Corporate Headquarters. These target industries are experiencing positive growth as companies thrive here thanks to our pro-business community, world-class infrastructure and rich and diverse talent pipeline.

Corey Thomas, Chairman and CEO, Rapid7

Financial & Professional Services

Financial & Professional Services

Tampa Bay is Florida’s preferred business destination with leading national corporations in banking, finance, and insurance.
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Information Technology

Information Technology

Tampa is quickly becoming a hub for IT companies of all shapes and sizes, and is among the fastest-growing U.S. tech hubs for IT talent.
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Life Sciences & Healthcare

Life Sciences & Healthcare

The existence of highly skilled talent clusters and premier healthcare and education institutions has positioned Tampa Bay as an ideal place for growing life sciences companies.
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Defense & Security

Defense & Security

As the home of MacDill Air Force Base and a veteran workforce of 80,000, Defense and Security companies thrive in Tampa Bay.
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is booming in Florida, and the Tampa Bay region boasts the second largest manufacturing base in the state.
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Distribution & Logistics

Distribution & Logistics

The Tampa Bay/Orlando I-4 corridor region is home to the largest concentration of distribution centers in Florida.
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Corporate HQ

Corporate HQ

As the commercial and industrial heart of the region, Hillsborough County is a leading location for corporate site selection in North America.
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Cost of Living in Tampa Bay

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