Global Tampa Bay

Global Tampa Bay is a regional collaboration between the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Pinellas County Economic Development, and the Pasco Economic Development Council to increase international business opportunities for companies within the region and to market the region globally as a top business destination. At Global Tampa Bay, we proudly work together with our regional economic partners such as the Tampa International Airport and Port Tampa Bay as well as various Federal, State and local entities to deliver an integrated international strategy.

Tampa Bay is one of the most cost competitive places to do business in the nation. Companies operating in Tampa Bay enjoy low labor costs, favorable corporate tax policies, no personal income tax and stable pro-business leadership.

Our region has access to two major economic drivers in the Tampa International Airport with 90 nonstop destinations around the world. And Port Tampa Bay transporting cargo around the world. Tampa Bay has received investment from companies located in Germany, Scotland, France, Austria, and Turkey.

Florida is a Right-to-Work state and is consistently ranked one of the best for business due to its stable leadership and favorable corporate tax policies. Locally, collaboration between government and industry has resulted in effective development practices, expedited permitting, and a streamlined regulatory practice.