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 2013, with the support of a $1 million federal grant from the United States Economic Development Administration, the Wave aims to strengthen the region’s startup

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 his announcements was $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by the hurricanes. Of that, $94 million will stay in Florida,

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 Helene and $349 million in public assistance to support communities. Hurricane Milton Response President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida following 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 is the Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s bold vision for our region, one we share with others who care about this area’s long-term growth and development.

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 in more than 40 countries, working to advance research on viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. Leaders from both USF and GVN hosted a formal signing

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 make, which means those needed items are made somewhere else and need to be shipped to us.  That’s a commerce lesson better suited for high

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 connections to help budding entrepreneurs through my nonprofit organization, Action Zone, I also realize that I’m only a small part of a much larger equation. 

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 bill. But the infrastructure of “power” is a lot larger than the lights in your home or what keeps your smartphone charged.  To understand the

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 isn’t going to help you, I’m aware.  What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their

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 to the Tampa Convention Center, the latest Michelin-recognized restaurants and an increase in upscale accommodations, the campaign, developed in partnership with FKQ Advertising + Marketing,

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 to the same time frame last year, which broke pre-pandemic records. Each state in the U.S. surpassed the number of business openings in 2022, with

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 area, there is a lot of potential, and attractiveness, to flying in via Tampa International Airport, or expanding your shipping business to Port Tampa Bay.