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The Tampa Bay Partnership and its economic development partners recently launched a new regional website (www.TampaBay.us) that highlights the cost savings businesses in a variety of industries can experience by locating in Tampa Bay when compared to market across the country. Check it out.
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Leaders and citizens across the state have voiced their concerns about the devastating economic impact Amendment 4 will have on our state's economy, environment and quality of life. Watch this YouTube video on Why Stuart Rogel opposes Amendment 4. Get the facts and get informed at www.Florida2010.org.
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 Moving Hillsborough Forward is a grassroots coalition of Hillsborough County residents, neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups and community leaders determined to build a modern transportation system -- that will move us from last in commuting to one of America’s best. Learn more about this campaign and how you can get involved at www.movinghillsboroughforward.com.
Beginning July 12th, Moving Hillsborough Forward will be launching a campaign to educate the voters of Hillsborough County on the benefits of investing in our communities transportation infrastructure. See the first t.v. commercial:
To learn more about all the Tampa Bay Partnership's transportation efforts, READ MORE.
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2010 Tampa Bay Corporate Guide
Now available online
Our theme "Connecting" highlights the opportunities created around construction of the nation's first true high speed rail line between Tampa Bay and Orlando. This publication is our annual look at the stories shaping business and economic development in our newly expanded eight-county region.
The Corporate Guide contains short, easy to read stories on the many events, announcements and efforts that have contributed to the success of our market's continued economic growth. READ MORE
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2010 Tampa Bay Regional Profile
Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 15 billion dollar headquarter companies, of which eight are Fortune 1000 companies?
Did you know that the region has 65 colleges and career institutes to help train its workforce?
These and other facts and stats about the Tampa Bay region can be found in the new 2010 Tampa Bay Regional Profile.
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Meet the Leaders of the 2010 CEO Direct Class
Twenty five leaders from throughout the eight county Tampa Bay region are participating in the 2010 Class of CEO Direct. READ MORE.
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2010 Super Regional Leadership Conference A Success!
On behalf of the Tampa Bay and Central Florida Partnership's, thank you to the sponsors and everyone who attended this year's Super Regional Leadership Conference.
Access presentations, reports, photos and more HERE.
Tampa Bay Partnership Expands to Eight Counties Tampa Bay Partnership Board Votes to Accept Citrus County as Economic Development Partner
On March 26, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Partnership voted to accept Citrus County and the Citrus County Economic Development Council as an economic development partner in the organization. Citrus County will expand to eight the number of counties which comprise the Tampa Bay Partnership. READ MORE.
Check out this video clip of Robert Grow, Envision Utah, who was the keynote speaker at the ONE BAY Congress of Regional Leaders event on Friday, April 16, 2010, and discussed the opportunity Tampa Bay has to leverage the High Speed Rail with regional transit solutions to become the envy of the U.S.
View it on our YouTube channel here.
We did it! Florida won the second largest grant for High Speed Rail in the U.S. This $1.25 billion award effectively puts Florida in the position to lead our country towards a new transportation future and it starts right hew in Tampa Bay and our Super Region.
READ MORE.

The 2009 Annual Report is our report to the community on the initiatives and accomplishments of the Tampa Bay Partnership over the past year as well as a look at the focus going forward.
View the 2009 Annual Report

Tampa Bay Partnership Three-Year Strategic Plan 2009 - 2011 The Model for Prosperity
Now more than ever, we must work together to create and support a strong and robust regional economy. The Model For Prosperity offers a framework to ensure our unified efforts create an environment of opportunity, especially in times of uncertainty. It's a way for all of us to understand the investments and programs required to build and sustain our economic future.
<<2009-2011 Model for Prospertity Strategic Plan>>
Tampa Bay Is An International Business Destination
The 2009 Tampa Bay Foreign Direct Investment Study, conducted by the Tampa Bay Partnership, shows that Tampa Bay has attracted significant and varied investments from great companies from around the world. These companies employ thousands of residents and contribute greatly to the economic vitality of our communities.
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Our Initiatives
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Investing in Tampa Bay Partnership: Of the thousands of businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the Tampa Bay Partnership investor is part of an elite group of CEOs working on a regional basis to support economic development efforts. The Tampa Bay Partnership is the only regional economic development organization collaborating with seven counties and three metropolitan service areas with several key cities. This ability to convene regionally allows the investor the opportunity to meet with peers and key influencers in the Tampa Bay region and take highly visible leadership positions.
For a complete list of all Tampa Bay Partnership investors, click here.
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Visionary Leadership
Over 15 years ago, the founders of the Tampa Bay Partnership had the visionary belief that to remain competitive Tampa Bay must work together as a region.
Through their shared wisdom and leadership, they brought together a region which retains its diversity while benefiting from collective clout which is more powerful than its individual parts.
The Tampa Bay Partnership's regional focus is centered on "A Model for Prosperity" that focuses on a regional vision, jobs, transit and leadership.
Become Involved
Our investors are among our region's strongest assets. We invite other visionary leaders to join in our efforts to leverage this regional platform to make Tampa Bay even better. To learn more about becoming an investor, LEARN MORE...
Sincerely,
Gary Sasso Chair, Tampa Bay Partnership President and CEO Carlton Fields
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The Tampa Bay Partnership is the regional organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area via corporate relocation and business expansion. Our diverse economy has matured into one of the leading job generators in this country while our enviable quality of life continues to attract wealth and investment. The Tampa Bay Partnership collaborates with seven counties and three metropolitan service areas with several key cities and is recognized as the convener of leaders on regional economic development issues.
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Investor Spotlight
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The Tampa Bay Partnership is an organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area via corporate relocation and business expansion. The Tampa Bay Partnership works with businesses in the counties of Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Citrus, Hernando, Manatee, Polk, and Sarasota; and the metropolitan areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Winter Haven to attract relocating businesses and encourage corporate expansion into Florida by offering relocation assistance, commercial real estate services and other support.
Incorporated in 1994, the Tampa Bay Partnership has formulated alliances with numerous Florida businesses covering a wide range of disciplines, including construction, commercial real estate, financial, and non-profit efforts. The Tampa Bay Partnership also works with the chambers of commerce in Tampa, and other cities around the Tampa Bay area.
With the financial backing of nearly 150 public and private businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the Tampa Bay Partnership encourages new business opportunities, current business relocation and corporate expansion, better quality of life for residents, and an improved education system.
The Tampa Bay Partnership is chaired by Gary Sasso, president & CEO of Carlton Fields; John Schueler, president & CEO of Florida Communications Group, sits as vice chair; and the secretary / treasurer is CHuck Sykes, president & CEO of Sykes Enterprises.
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