Orion Edge, a developer of tactical electronic warfare solutions, plans to create 20 jobs and
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Top Market for Defense Contractors
As the home of MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay boasts a large veteran workforce of more than 80,000. The region’s economic impact of $20 million in the Defense and Security industry features sectors such as aviation, cybersecurity, IT, intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and training/simulation. (Source: U.S. Census 2022 and 2022 Florida Defense EIS Summary Book.)
MacDill AFB is the only military installation that hosts two, four-star Combatant Commands, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Thirty-eight additional mission partners operating from MacDill AFB, as well as specialized security and intelligence firms, help to make Tampa and Hillsborough County a top market for defense contractors.
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Business
Climate
Business Climate
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or CEO of a multimillion-dollar enterprise, Tampa has the business resources you need to thrive: incubators and accelerators, capital providers, chambers of commerce and industry associations.
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Talent
Talent
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.
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Intelligence
Relocate to Tampa
Relocate to Tampa
As the commercial and industrial heart of the state, Hillsborough County is a leading location for corporate site selection in North America.
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Quality
of Life
Quality of Life
You can’t beat Tampa Bay’s quality of life. We have at it all: professional sports, live music, vibrant arts and culture, world-class restaurants, dozens of craft breweries, and outdoor activities that you can enjoy all year round.
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Tampa Bay is home to a veteran workforce of 80k+
Ranked #4 best place for veterans to live
15% employment growth over the last five years
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The region’s business-friendly environment, access to top-tier talent and strong support from leaders at every level make Tampa the ideal place to scale our operations and bring innovative drone technology to the market.”
– Aviv Shapira, CEO and Co-Founder, XTEND
Major Employers
What's New in Tampa Bay?
Cybersecurity firm Ridgeline International, which opened an office in Tampa’s Westshore District earlier this year,
Company plans to create up to 30 jobs over the next couple of years Tampa,