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January 2012
26
Newly Released Report Affirms Tampa’s Affordability
25
Columbia, Metro Bay to redevelop Tampa Water Works
25
Lakewood, FishHawk among 50 top selling master-planned communities
25
Tampa-St. Petersburg posts strong tourism stats in December
24
Progressive to add 390 jobs at Riverview
24
Tampa among five new ‘Google Offers’ cities
24
Dice survey shows 4 percent gain in Tampa tech salaries
23
Port of Tampa Welcomes Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers Service to Russia
19
Meru Networks expands footprint in Tampa
17
USF transportation center receives $3.5 million grant
17
Tampa port to buy additional 110 acres in Gibsonton
17
AT&T upgrades Tampa area cell sites
11
Lennar's Central Florida Division Relocates its Headquarters Back to Tampa
11
Tampa streamlines permitting, invests in automation
10
Verizon’s Florida investment hits $205 million in 2011
09
Downtown surgery center heralds high-tech job growth
05
Increased TIA international service prompts $26M renovation proposal
05
Tampa selects firm to redevelop federal courthouse
December 2011
30
Florida No. 3 on film incentives list
30
Kiplinger names Tampa one of the 10 great cities to start a business
22
Tampa-St. Petersburg hotel statistics lead nation’s in November
21
Targeted Industry Jobs in Hillsborough Boost Annual Wages
19
Moffitt Cancer Center inks 128,759 sf lease at Intellicenter One in Telecom Park
19
10 Most-Searched Real Estate Markets Online
17
Mall expected to boost economy
16
$220M of USF building could transform local health care
16
Local team to be Rowdies
13
Where The Jobs Will Be In 2012 - Tampa Ranked 7th
13
Tampa MSA Job Market Expected to be Among Strongest in Nation
12
Tampa Bay Host Committee Showcases Tampa Bay
08
Tampa International modernizing and adding restaurants, retail
07
Port of Tampa director foresees growth
05
Frontier Airlines to launch Tampa-Kansas City service
05
Arizona homebuilder Meritage expanding reach into Tampa
November 2011
29
Solstice Sleep Cozies Up to Tampa
29
Tampa International Airport on CNN’s ‘most loved’ list
28
Florida among ‘emerging clusters’ for life sciences
18
Syniverse signs deal with KT Corp
14
Corporate relocation paying off - 4,166 jobs this year in Hillsborough
10
Young Professionals Give Tampa Top Billing
08
Foreign investment in Tampa Bay spikes upward
03
OneTouch Direct Calling for Hundreds to Fill New Jobs in Tampa
03
Tampa Port Authority-continued recognition for financial reporting excellence
01
Tampa No. 3 nationally among top-performing summer metros
October 2011
27
Accusoft Pegasus Celebrates 20th Anniversary
27
New Results Confirm Tampa’s Affordability
24
Norwegian Cruise Line impacts local economy
24
Tampa-St. Petersburg hotel statistics lead nation
24
Fleming and Volko join Tampa Hillsborough EDC
19
Commissioner Robinson Announces Florida’s 2011 District Data Leader
13
Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 130 People in Tampa by End of Year
13
Shriners Hospitals for Children gets $60 million gift, largest in system’s history
12
Tampa/Hillsborough-Among the Nation's Best Communities for Young People
12
USF, UT business schools named in Princeton Review ranking
12
INTO University of South Florida achieves record results
05
HCC’s Dale Mabry campus wins $4.3 million grant
05
CareCentrix Gives Tampa’s Workforce a Healthy Boost
September 2011
30
Tampa's Defense & Security Leaders Talk Strategy with U.S. Rep Castor
21
Incentives lure Time Warner to create 500 jobs in new Tampa-area center
21
Princeton Review Gives USF Program High Marks
19
Historic Donation for Engineer Training
19
Zim adds Progreso to Mexico-Tampa Express Service
16
Port of Tampa Project to Create New Ethanol Hub For Central Florida
15
USF to offer intelligence analyst training
15
Airport and Strategic Partners Bring Nonstop Service to Zurich, Switzerland
13
Tampa Bay metro economies grew in 2010
August 2011
31
Tampa-St. Pete, Bradenton metro areas add private-sector jobs
30
AT&T spends $425 million in Florida
29
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater climbs in population ranking
25
Hillsborough, cities 'Open for Business'
24
UT’s MIS Degree Program Receives Prestigious Accreditation
22
Southern Graphic Systems to Employ 40 in Tampa’s Enterprise Zone
22
Trammell Crow Plans Tampa Mixed-Use Development
17
Verizon Wireless invests $131M in Florida
15
Xcelience to expand Tampa HQ
11
Savtira Corporation Expects to Bring 265 Job Openings to Tampa
02
MacDill building boom bright spot in local economy
01
Cities with the Biggest Growth in Tech Jobs-Tampa #8
July 2011
27
Now Boarding - Tampa to Cuba Flights
26
Humana Adding 200 Jobs at its Tampa Medicare Customer Service Center
25
Tampa Port Authority board approves millions of dollars in investments
25
Big Four Firm Signals Confidence in Tampa Market, Eyes Future in New Facility
19
U.S. News Ranks Moffitt Cancer Center #18 in Cancer
13
Tampa Bay among top 20 fastest-growing metros
11
BioFlorida to host bioscience industry in Tampa
11
Census: Florida will have significant population growth
05
On the right track for attracting jobs
June 2011
29
Sypris Opens New Cyber Collaboration Center
24
Tampa Bay in top 20 of metro population ranking
22
HCC ranks 11th in associate degrees awarded
21
USF 9th Worldwide Among Universities in U.S. Patents
21
U.S. Chamber Ranks Florida’s Workforce and Job Training No. 1 Among States
20
Moffitt Cancer Center Chosen for 2011 List of Best Places to Work in IT
17
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay among top parks
15
Unquestionably, Tampa is an Air Force town
13
U.S. Census data: Hillsborough County notables
13
Florida's economy sees growth
10
Governor Scott Meets with Canadian Companies Moving to Florida
01
AirTran and jetBlue - New San Juan, Puerto Rico service
01
Humana hiring another 140 in the Tampa Bay area
May 2011
27
University of Tampa announces expansion projects
24
New port security law signed by Gov. Scott at ceremony in Tampa
24
Progressive car insurance to hire 110 people in Tampa by end of June
24
T-Mobile doubles 4G network speed in Tampa
24
The Knot: Florida top U.S. honeymoon destination
20
Florida unemployment rate continues to drop
20
Large employer at Tampa International Airport moves headquarters to bay area
18
Container, cruise businesses grow at Tampa port
17
Census: Fla. third for veteran-owned businesses
17
Average pay for Tampa metro CEOs is $183K
16
Transportation: Open Gates
16
USF Ranks 27th in the Nation Among Top American Research Universities
12
Airport and Economic Partners Attract Global to Tampa
12
Landmark Aviation bumps Signature Flight Support at TIA
10
ACCRA Cost of Living Report Released
05
UF: Florida biotech industry outpaces nation
05
Florida ranks No. 3 in “Best & Worst States” survey
04
JetBlue Tampa to San Juan service begins
03
Tampa Bay in top 25 for gross metro product
02
Harris opens Tampa office to support defense customers
April 2011
29
Tampa a finalist for 2015 Super Bowl
29
Tampa Bay & Company shares tourism research results
27
Fortune: Tampa Bay fifth best area to buy a home
26
Florida No. 8 in U.S. employment growth
13
Florida is best-positioned state for growing jobs long-term
11
College Board Honors Hillsborough Schools for Achievement
06
Tampa-St. Petersburg area adds 6,300 jobs
06
AirTran starts flying from TIA to Puerto Rico
05
Verizon Call Center Sells to Charter Schools USA for $3.65 Million
04
Florida ranked third for population growth
04
Florida auto insurance costs less than U.S. average
04
Special Ops university opens today at MacDill
01
MetroPCS expands 4G network to Tampa
01
Report: MacDill worth $5 billion annually to Tampa Bay
01
Tampa General Hospital-Ranked #1 in Tampa MSA by US News & World Report
March 2011
30
The Villages joins with USF Health to create America's healthiest hometown
28
USF Graduate Programs Ranked Among Top by U.S. News & World Report
25
Fitch upgrades TECO on improved financials
22
St. Leo University leases at Grand Central at Kennedy
22
USF CAMLS: Robots To Attract Docs From Around The Globe To Downtown
21
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Awarded AZA Accreditation Through 2015
18
2010 Census Redistricting Data - Rapid Growth in Hillsborough Population
17
U.S. Census: Tampa population up
15
U.S. News & World Report Adds UT's Part-time MBA Program to List of Best
15
Ancient Process Goes High-Tech At New Chromalloy Plant In Tampa
14
Tampa Port Authority recognized with ‘A’ distinction by financial ratings firm
07
Tampa market 19th in metro population ranking
07
Tampa-New Gateway to Cuba!
01
myMatrixx In Tampa To Hire 40 In 2011
February 2011
16
Obama's budget preserves $10 million for Port of Tampa
15
Verizon 2010 Capital Investment
10
USAA adding 160 more positions in Tampa
04
Ybor City attracts enclave of high-tech businesses
January 2011
20
Moffitt Cancer Center satellite advances
20
CAE wins $43 million military contract
19
Tampa Welcomes New Zim Mexico Container Service
17
Navy awards Maritime Security Strategies $29 million contract
14
Tampa Gets Cuba Flights
11
USF breaks ground on CAMLS high-tech learning center in Tampa
11
Innovative Vacuum Moves To Tampa Bay, 10 Jobs
11
Group says Florida poised for job growth
03
Alternative energy park is in the works
December 2010
28
Esurance joins other insurers in adding Tampa jobs
16
Hillsborough eyes cutting taxes for relocating, new companies
14
Tampa flight simulator company gets Air Force contract
09
Castor: $342M more for high speed rail
04
Tampa among best U.S. cities for military retirees
03
Chromalloy Announces Plan to Build $5 Million Core Production Facility
02
Tampa airport second in national survey
01
Verizon rolls out faster data service
November 2010
30
Report: Tampa leading Florida economic recovery
16
Web Firm Adds Jobs In Tampa, Seeks Tech Experts
16
Moody's: Florida To Lead U.S. Job Growth In 2011
16
Florida universities get $10 million for engineering, health and science
10
LEDnovation Extends LED EnhanceLite(R) Lamp Line
10
Sypris to develop international cyber range
09
SRA Opens Tampa, FL Office
08
New Hampshire Based Innovative Vacuum Expanding in Tampa
05
Tampa Welcomes Expanded Zim Container Service to South America
04
Tax breaks OK'd for new businesses
01
Site Selection: Florida has 14th-best business climate
October 2010
28
Surgery training center expands USF's role downtown
27
Florida again has nation's 5th best tax climate for business in 2011
26
Feds authorize additional $800 million for Tampa high-speed rail line
25
Beacon Hill Institute: Florida 12th for competitiveness
25
Tampa airport ranked No. 3 in U.S. among Conde Nast readers
19
Tampa area touted as cheap place to do business
19
If you could live anywhere? ... Florida finishes third, poll says
14
Hillsborough County Joined By Federal Officials to Unveil Solar Project
14
Positive Signs from Florida's Employers: Study Finds Improvements
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13
Energy park approved for Old Sydney Mine site
12
GOP Convention To Offer Innovations, Diversity For Tampa Bay Businesses
07
Agriculture Remains A Strong Profit Sector In Hillsborough County
07
USF's president proud of progress
07
Verizon plans faster 4G service here by year's end
03
Business Gets Onboard
September 2010
30
Pemco opens second hangar at TIA
29
Dallas airport marketing executive chosen to run Tampa airport
28
Progressive sets out to hire in Tampa
28
Tampa's airport expects growth from Southwest's purchase of AirTran
27
Kids museum debuts in downtown Tampa
24
Tampa gains two non-stop flights to London
24
JHS Capital Advisors picks M&I tower in downtown Tampa for new HQ
23
Coldwell: Tampa metro mid-range in affordability
21
University of Tampa sets another enrollment record
21
University of South Florida in top 25 graduate programs in entrepreneurship
20
Tampa International improves on-time flight rankings
20
New Glazer Children's Museum adds 'amazing' venue for Tampa Bay families
17
$600M Infinitus energy park clears a hurdle
17
Downtown Tampa offices see occupancy improvements
16
U.S. Department of Energy awards $1.4M to Ultrasonic Technologies
16
Florida Workforce ranked #1 in CNBC's America's Top States for Business 2010
14
INTO USF Exceeds International Student Enrollment Expectations by 39%
14
Light rail may get on early schedule
13
Siemens schedules Florida public presentations on high-speed rail
10
Tampa reports fewest wireless problems among cities studied
10
Tampa Hillsborough EDC website goes live
07
Carnival announces Tampa cruise ship upgrade for 2011
06
Foreign companies enter the race to build Tampa-Orlando high-speed rail
06
Draper Lab eyes an energy solutions center
03
Mayor Iorio leaving Tampa in good shape
03
Florida population growing again after 1-year drop
August 2010
31
County to vote on bonds for Moffitt construction
29
The world trade according to Frank
27
Florida Economic Development Council Relocates to USF CONNECT
27
Economic Scorecard Shows Challenges
27
Life sciences, alternative energy leaders discuss Bay area
26
Florida DOT to get nearly $700,000 in federal grant money
24
Five Bay companies among Inc. 500
24
Tampa's fiscal discipline and strategic spending
24
USF Starts New School Year With Increased Enrollment and Diversity
20
Mapping out county's transportation future
20
Mayor Iorio touts benefits of light-rail option
20
CAE wins $21.3 million contract for Egypt project
19
New USF clinic brings ALS treatment under one roof
18
U.S. News & World Report Ranks USF in Speed to Excellence
18
Oil company at Tampa port will expand, create 100-200 jobs
18
USF is international asset
17
Cott wraps up Cliffstar deal
17
U.S. News & World Report Ranks USF in Speed to Excellence
16
Study offers look into reality of light rail in Hillsborough
13
Naval Health Research Center Presents Data on Biovest Bioreactor System
12
Medco Data Unveils Dermesse™ Online Shopping Cart
12
Homeowners Choice buys building to move from Clearwater to Tampa
12
Cott prices offering to facilitate Cliffstar purchase
12
USF College of Nursing gets $1.3 million training grant
11
Florida Realtors: Tampa’s Home Prices Flatten Out in 2Q
09
USF Featured in 2011 Princeton Review ''Best 373 Colleges''
09
AT&T, Verizon Enhance Cellular Networks
06
Tampa Set to Host 2012 Republican National Convention
06
Alternative Energy Project Projects 600 Jobs
06
Port Completes Reconstruction of Berth
06
Gordon Food Service Opens Plant City Distribution Center with Ceremony
05
Job-creating tax exemptions go on Hillsborough ballot
04
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida-Faint Signs of Economic Recovery in Tampa
04
McNichols Named a Top Multichannel Merchant for 2010
03
British Company to Buy PBSJ for $280 Million
02
Syniverse Looking to Hit Record $600 Million Record in 2010
July 2010
30
Delta Expands Nonstop Service to Tampa, Washington
28
Quality Distribution posts 2Q turnaround
27
Moffitt Awarded $2.5 Million to Develop Therapies for B-Cell Lymphomas
27
Moffitt signs license agreement with CvergenX
27
Celestar part of $6.6 billion DoD contract
23
Homes sales in Tampa area continued growth in June
21
St. Pete Times Forum Ranks 4th in the U.S. By Pollstar
21
Kraft Begins Construction on New Plant City Courthouse
20
Stantec to buy WilsonMiller
20
Siemens Energy plans pilot plant in Tampa
20
N Franklin portion gains national historic status
16
TGH, All Children’s, Moffitt make ‘best hospitals’ list
15
Florida's workforce No. 1 in CNBC study
15
Metabolic Research consolidates in Tampa
15
Nestlé expands Park Tower HQ with $5.5M lease
15
UCH-Carrollwood takes wraps off $12.3 million expansion
14
Tampa plans $56 million bond issue
09
County schools earn national accreditation
07
World Trade Center Tampa Bay - 2010 International Commerce Awards
07
Port of Tampa plans cargo expansion at Port Redwing
07
Hillsborough County ponders tax-free lure for businesses that bring new jobs
06
Humana plans to hire 130 at Tampa call center
03
Downtown Groundbreaking Kicks Off with a “Bang”
02
New president gets first taste of Hillsborough Community College
June 2010
30
TPA Garage Grand Opening
29
New LEED-Rated Beverage Distribution Center Opens In Tampa
28
USF CONNECT Welcomes CvergenX, Inc.
25
Minto buys up WCI land in Sun City Center as bulk market winnows
23
USF Gets $16 Million Grant To Lead AIDS Education Effort
23
Tampa Area Home Sales Up 20%
22
HCC Ranked 9th in Nation in Associate Degree Production
18
Work force, services draw Australian firm to Tampa
15
Tampa Port Authority approves lease option with oil recycling firm
15
Moffitt Wins $2.2 Million Grant
11
Land Deal Lands Medical Facility
08
Patterson Foundation Awards USF Health $5.6 Million
08
Positive Job Market Expected for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA
02
Tampa Port Authority Receives ‘A2’ Rating by Moody’s Investors Service
May 2010
18
Martin Marietta renews, extends lease at Port of Tampa
13
CEOs name Florida 6th-best state for business
12
2012 RNC to be held in Tampa Bay
06
Moffitt takes TIA building saved from wrecking ball
April 2010
23
‘Florida One’ plane guest of honor at Southwest event
16
4 Tampa area companies make Fortune 500
14
TPA host meeting for trade between U.S. and Dominican Republic
09
Florida & Metro Forecast March 2010
09
I-4/Crosstown Connector breaks ground
March 2010
30
KPMG finds Tampa has low cost of doing business
29
Tampa Port Authority announces completion of container terminal expansion
18
Tampa Bay area school districts reap $96.2M for construction
03
Sun Development to open Marriott all-suite hotel in north Tampa
February 2010
27
Rendering details fairgrounds vision
23
Norwegian Cruise Line to add Tampa as cruise home port in fall of 2011
18
TIA ranked 3rd-best midsize airport
15
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Opens in North Tampa
05
New Tampa museum to open with Matisse exhibit
05
EnviroFocus Technologies obtains $58 million construction loan
January 2010
28
All Aboard! Florida Awarded 1.25 Billion For High Speed Rail
26
BlueGrace Logistics Creates First Freight iPhone App, Adds 50 Jobs
25
NASA to fund $1.2 million exhibition at MOSI
20
Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation Expands Team
19
USF Launches Drive to Maximize International Student Success
12
Tampa Bay makes final cut to potentially Host 2018/2022 World Cup
08
Gordon Food Service Purchases 1 Million-SF Distribution Center in Plant City
November 2009
18
Tampa Bay & Co. Tampa Hillsborough EDC to Collaborate
October 2009
22
Greater Tampa Chamber & Committee of 100 Become Independent