At our Annual Meeting last month, our new Chair, Archie Collins of TECO, unveiled our
Grow Your Business Here
“Tampa is so welcoming and everyone is so collaborative.” That’s what we hear from business leaders time and time again. Tampa’s reputation as a business-friendly community has gained national and international attention. When it comes to establishing and growing your business, Tampa checks all the boxes:
✓ Favorable corporate tax policies
✓ Lower operating costs
✓ No personal income tax
✓ Light regulatory burdens
✓ Thriving industry
✓ Home to dozens of top corporations
✓ Globally connected via a top-rated airport, the state’s largest seaport, and highly-connected interstate and rail systems
✓ Excellent local labor force
And 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. All ready and willing to help you succeed.
#1 best place for foreign businesses in the U.S.
– Financial Times-Nikkei Investing in America, 2025
#8 among all U.S. cities for talent attraction
– Lightcast 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard
Florida is the best state to start a new business in 2026
– WalletHub
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Catalent’s vision for Tampa Bay is one of continued growth and leadership. We see the region evolving into an even stronger healthcare and innovation hub, where Catalent will be at the forefront, strengthening our business, driving innovation, investing in our people – all with the goal of improving patient outcomes.“
– Trish Hunt, Group Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Catalent
Why
Tampa Bay
Why Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has the favorable business climate companies need to thrive and a high quality of life that people crave.
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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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What's New in Tampa Bay?
The “Uncharted” themed meeting celebrated the EDC’s recent wins, awarded Amgen as the ‘Community Transformer’
Over the past year, the Tampa Bay EDC has deepened our commitment to inclusive growth,
This week marked another important milestone in the history of the Tampa Bay EDC. The