Economic impact

The Tampa Bay Wave’s portfolio of more than 550 tech startups has collectively raised over $1 billion in investor capital, marking a significant milestone for the nonprofit accelerator. Founded in

During a visit to storm-ravaged St. Pete Beach, President Joe Biden praised the federal government’s response and the community’s resilience after the back-to-back tragedies of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among

The Biden administration has approved disaster relief funding in response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated $441 million to assist individuals affected by Hurricane

By Marlene Spalten, president and chief executive officer, Community Foundation Tampa Bay Picture this: A thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity. That

The University of South Florida (USF) has been selected as the international headquarters for the Global Vision Network (GVN), an organization of virologists spanning more than 80 centers of excellence

The United States is said to be a “consumer nation.” This means that the country’s demand for goods exceeds the creation of said goods. We need more things than we

As an entrepreneur, I understand the critical role that financial literacy plays in our world today, and while I’m trying to do my part to provide the information, resources, and

When I bring up “energy” your first thought might be “coffee,” because you’re tired and feel you need an energy boost.  It also might be something negative about a recent

What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.”  That answer

Visit Tampa Bay is launching a $1 million campaign to help promote event meeting spaces in Tampa Bay, targeting meeting professionals and associations across the United States. Referencing the upgrades

New business growth is at an all-time high in the United States, according to a recent Yelp report. More businesses were opened between January and July of 2023, in comparison

The business of moving people and goods is a major economic driver in the Tampa Bay region.  Because of the favorable central location of the airports and ports in the