Economic Development

Oasis Bay Suites, located in the middle of northern Tampa’s “amusement district,” has announced that its grand opening will take place July 1st. The fully renovated hotel will feature 155

The historic Tampa Theater now has a new micro-screening room offering patrons an intimate setting for viewing, for up to 43 people. The $2.9 million project, overseen by Creative Contractors

Visit Tampa Bay has recognized 11 Tampa Bay area hospitality industry professionals for their roles in promoting tourism in the region and ensuring a positive visitor experience. The industry leaders

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking community support for families facing homelessness or other dire situations as housing and other costs continue to rise.  The organization, which serves those who are homeless

The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the small business ecosystem across Tampa, Central Florida and Puerto Rico.

The Tampa Bay Partnership has received $250,000 from JPMorgan Chase to measure the depth of the regional housing crisis. The two-year investment will support research, and reporting, on housing affordability

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

Michael D. Swesey has been named president and chief executive officer of the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation. Swesey has more than 30 years of economic development experience. He

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

Collaboration is brought up a lot when speaking to various economic development entities, either the lack thereof or the presence of it, and its benefits.  So what happens when two

The Tampa Bay Partnership is working to raise community awareness of a community survey regarding the potential for a regional Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance has

Dupré Logistics, a Louisiana-based transportation company, has acquired Interstate Transport, a logistics company based in St. Petersburg. Dupré Logistics is a privately held transportation company that provides logistics solutions through