Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

"Amerant Bank found the Tampa area appealing due to its strong economic growth, diverse population, and expanding business opportunities, making it an ideal location for expansion and increased community involvement. We entered the Tampa market back in June of 2022 and opened our first banking center and regional office in 2024." In this Investor Spotlight, Mike Nursey discusses Amerant Bank's significant commitment to the Tampa area and the future growth opportunites in the Tampa Bay market. #edcinvestors #tampa #tampabaybusiness #tampabay #amerantbank #financial #services #economicgrowth #econdev https://lnkd.in/eHx4KUnG

Congrats Dr. Atwater and Hillsborough Community College on the grand opening of your Institute for Financial Technology! HCC’s FinTech program is one of just two offered nationwide at the two-year level. The program blends finance, data and cutting-edge tools like blockchain, AI and digital payments and was developed to meet the demand for skilled professionals in financial technology. #tampa #collegesanduniversities #fintch #tech #ai #blockchain #workforce #hcc #econdev #edcinvestors

"The South Selmon Capacity project will add a new lane in each direction and build new transitions into surrounding roadways with longer merge areas. Noise walls will be installed in all residential areas, and improved drainage, sidewalk enhancements and underpass improvements will be made. The plan also includes a signature bridge over the Hillsborough River." #tampa #tampabay #travel #projects #expansion #selmon #expressway #edcinvestors #econdev https://lnkd.in/ecMmxNcP

The EDC family is growing! Kaylea Schule, M.S., has joined the Tampa Bay EDC where she is responsible for communications, content development and media relations activities to gain positive coverage for Tampa and Hillsborough County and the economic development initiatives of the EDC. Kaylea brings to the team a wealth of economic development and communications experience, most recently with the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County. #EmployeeSpotlight 

"Water Street Tampa office tower Thousand and One will be home to the third U.S. office of Oslo, Norway-based AquaFence. The company has signed a 10-year lease for 3,500 square feet in Thousand and One, Water Street developer Strategic Property Partners said Wednesday." #tampa #tampabay #expansion #publisafety #storms #tgh #health #econdev https://lnkd.in/ei5qmbNt

Another great EDC Signature Mission to NY in the books. Many thanks to Ennead Architects, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Anthony "Tony" Bruno New York Yankees for an awesome trip.

Innovation is one of Tampa Bay's greatest assets and Vu Technologies is a perfect example of that. As a cutting-edge creative technology company and studio network headquartered in Tampa Bay, it empowers individuals to create content at the speed of thought. Our team members, Michelle Bauer, CEcD, Christopher Turner, CDMP, and Kaylea Schule, M.S., attended Vu Reveal: The Rise of the Human Experience Interface. Tim Moore and Vu Technologies are proving that the future of virtual production is bright! #Creative #Design #EconDev #Innovation #TampaBay #Technology #VirtualReality

"Simply put, I think the reason Tampa is a great place for Amazon — and why we continue to grow — is because our customers see Tampa as a great place to live, work, and play. Amazon’s logistics and supply chain strategy concentrates on effectively servicing our customers, and we have a lot of customers in Tampa." #EconDevWeek #EconDev #Community #QualityOfPlace #Relationships #Growth #EDCInvestors #Tampa #TampaBay #TampaBayBusiness #Network #Amazon #Logistics #SupplyChain

IGNITE 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a commitment to growing Florida’s economic development talent. Through the FEDC Research & Education Foundation, we invest in professional development, institutional leadership, and the next generation of changemakers. This signature program powers scholarships, strategic research, and statewide competitiveness. Thank you to FEDC's Foundation Chair, Michelle Bauer, CEcD, for your insightful contribution. #FEDC #IGNITE #Florida #EconomicDevelopment

Tampa Bay Tech’s 2025 poweredUP Festival brought together hundreds of innovators, technologists, and business leaders at the Mahaffey Theater to explore the future of technology in our region.   A standout moment was the keynote from ConnectWise co-founder Arnie Bellini, who shared his journey building Tampa Bay’s first billion-dollar software company and announced a major investment to launch the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing at the University of South Florida—a meaningful way for him to give back to the community that helped shape his success. He emphasized that Tampa Bay is well-positioned to become a national leader in technology talent and innovation.   Attendees explored cutting-edge topics like robotics, intelligent automation, and AI applications in healthcare, finance, defense, and more.   It all wrapped up with networking and happy hour—powered by ideas, innovation, and community. #Tampa #TampaBay #Tech #EconDevWeek #EconDev #Partnerships #Inovation #AI