Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger
XTEND’s Tampa headquarters anchors a planned $1.5B Nasdaq merger with JFB.
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Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs
Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.
Tampa Bay’s growth is no accident: 2026 outlook
Why Tampa Bay’s economy is entering 2026 with balance, momentum and long-term fundamentals firmly in place.
Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region
Defense contractor Orion Edge is moving its headquarters to Tampa, investing $20M and adding 20 high-wage jobs.
New leadership and key milestones highlight Tampa Bay EDC Annual Meeting
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual “Level Up” meeting, on Nov. 5, unveiling its 2025 leadership, honoring local business achievements and sharing its latest economic milestones. The EDC appointed Ron Christaldi, of Shumaker, as the new chair, alongside vice chair Archie Collins, of TECO, Secretary/Treasurer Thomas Benford, of … Read more
Local dental lab expands in Hillsborough County
Cadmus Dental Lab, a creator of dental prosthetics, plans to increase its space with a new lease and increase its staff over the next three years. The Tampa-based company has leased 21,400 square feet, at 5701 East Hillsborough Avenue, in the NetPark business park, and plans to grow from 50 employees to 100. Cadmus will … Read more
Tampa Bay EDC names chief financial officer
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, the lead designated economic development agency for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City, has named Kacie Blucher as chief financial officer. Blucher has more than eight years of nonprofit industry experience, most recently, serving as vice president of administration and finance with the … Read more
America Industrial Guide opens new facility in East Tampa
America Industrial Guide, a manufacturer of biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial machinery, has opened a new 10,000 square-foot facility, in East Tampa, which will house manufacturing, warehouse and office functions. The company closed on the lot, located at 2820 N. 34th Street, in 2021, and is constructing a new building. America Industrial … Read more
Craig Richard shares five takeaways from the Tampa Bay EDC’s annual meeting (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay’s business heavy hitters packed into the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa to hear the annual update from the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. The theme this year: Driven. (See photos of the event below) Among the wins the EDC shared were the start of its three-year strategic plan, new partnerships, like … Read more
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council named Top International Economic Development Organization
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council was honored with the International Economic Development Council’s Gold Economic Development Organization of the Year Excellence Award for 2023, in the large market category (population greater than 500,000). The award was announced at the IEDC’s Annual Conference, in Dallas, which recognizes economic development organizations that have demonstrated evidence of … Read more