Smart Growth

For a Sustainable Future

Welcome to Tampa Bay

With a young, talented, and educated workforce with ample access to higher education, recruitment, and training programs, the Tampa Bay area has become one of America’s best labor markets.

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Infrastructure & Logistics

With a multi-modal transportation system that supports nearly 20 million residents and 100 million visitors each year, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked second in the nation, with the Tampa Bay region as its central hub.

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Business Climate

One of the most important factors considered when evaluating a market to move a company to, or to expand in, is how much it’s going to cost to operate a business there. Not only is the cost of living in Tampa Bay lower than most major metros, but the cost of doing business is also lower as well. And without sacrificing quality.

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Data & Reports

Tampa Bay is among the top 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States and has been experiencing solid economic growth.

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Investment Incentives

Targeted, performance-based financial incentives for qualifying projects can lower the barriers to market entry and mitigate the cost of relocation and expansion. We’ll work with you to access these resources, as well as workforce training grants, tax exemption programs, and more.

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Our Mission

Global Tampa Bay is a regional collaboration between the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Pinellas County Economic Development and the Pasco Economic Development Council.

Our mission is to increase international business opportunities for companies within the region, and to market the region globally as a top business destination. Whether it’s organizing trade missions to key international markets or connecting you to resources available for export growth, Global Tampa Bay is here to help you expand your markets and compete globally.

Key Industries

Financial & Professional Services

The fastest growing industry segment in the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area, with year-over-year employment gains of 3.9 percent and an average workforce of 230,000.

Key Industries

Financial & Professional Services

The fastest growing industry segment in the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area, with year-over-year employment gains of 3.9 percent and an average workforce of 230,000.

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Tampa Bay has emerged as a driving force behind the state’s fastest-growing life sciences industry, with more than 7,000 companies.

Corporate HQ

Tampa Bay is home to 19 corporate headquarters with over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics

Our businesses are advancing modern manufacturing technology and making an impact across the globe.

Information Technology

The Tampa Bay region has been named one of the top tech job hot spots in the United States.

Defense & Security

We are home to MacDill Air Force Base, USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and 38 mission partners.

Export Programs & Grants

Global Tampa Bay partners with the US Department of Commerce to facilitate one-on-one matchmaking meetings for exporters and helps to offset the cost to participants through state and local grant programs. Contact us to learn more about our Export Trade Mission Application.