If stable local revenues were significantly reduced without an equally dependable replacement, those ratings could come under pressure.
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.
#2 best place for foreign businesses in the U.S.
– Financial Times-Nikkei Investing in America, 2026
#5 city in the U.S. for business headquarters
– Site Selection, 2026
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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Community
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Community Overview
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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 quality of our workforce has attracted hundreds of companies to our market and fueled the growth of thousands more. Even more impressive than the caliber of Hillsborough County’s workforce is its productivity.
Orion Edge, a local military defense company, recently signed an 8,008 square foot facility in the Hillsborough County Westshore District just months after relocating its headquarters to the region from Denver, CO.
Our new year got off to a great start with the publication of Site Selection