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Tampa Bay Partnership Announces JPMorgan Chase’s Nikky Flores as New Chair
Tampa, FL – October 31, 2024 – The Tampa Bay Partnership is pleased to announce Nikky Flores, Florida Region Manager for Middle Market Banking at JPMorgan Chase, as the 27th Chair of the organization. Flores will assume the role most
Op-Ed | Regional Prosperity Begins with Quality Education — Your Vote Matters
Voters in five Tampa Bay counties have an important choice to make this November when supporting education. Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota voters can support education referendums in their respective counties. These referendums, whether new, up for an increase,
News Feature: Here’s how far a $50,000 salary can stretch in Tampa
Research from the 2024 Regional Competitiveness Report regarding housing expenditures and overall affordability were referenced in an article published on the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2024) — Finding the middle ground between affordable housing and livable wage
Press Release: USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership unveil Tampa Bay area workforce and affordability data
Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The University of South Florida Muma College of Business and the Tampa Bay Partnership today released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against 19 similar metropolitan communities. This year’s
All for One and One for All, Regional Transportation Planning Will Strengthen Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. – November 20, 2023- When we work together, we can achieve what no individual, organization, or county can accomplish alone. Tampa Bay must address long-standing transportation infrastructure needs, including better regional connectivity. The proposed regional MPO that will serve
Tampa Bay Partnership Receives $250,000 Commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Size Housing Affordability Needs
Tampa Bay Partnership LogoTAMPA, Fla. – November 8, 2023– The Tampa Bay Partnership has received $250,000 from JPMorgan Chase to measure the depth and breadth of the regional housing crisis. The two-year investment will support research and reporting on housing
Bay Area Legislative Delegation (BALD) History
The Bay Area Legislative Delegation comprises members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives. While the exact number shifts year by year, and participation is voluntary, the Bay Area Legislative Delegation generally makes up about 25% of the
History of the Tampa Bay Partnership
A small group of business leaders from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties founded the Tampa Bay Partnership in 1990 to serve as a regional platform for economic development. After formally incorporating the organization in 1994, the Partnership expanded over the next
SunRail, Brightline prepare next steps for shared corridor
This article was written by Ryan Lynch and originally published in the Orlando Business Journal on December 20, 2022 Intercity rail Brightline and commuter rail SunRail are approaching the next steps for a proposed shared “Sunshine Corridor” for the two
There’s a childcare crisis in Florida. Here’s why that matters.
This article was written by Lauren Peace and originally published in the Tampa Bay Times on December 12, 2022. Early education professionals are saying a “child care crisis” is underway in Tampa Bay. Some of the most important years for
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