Since 2009, we’ve helped more than 250 companies create nearly

35,000 new jobs and invest close to $2.5 billion in Hillsborough County.

The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation is here to help!

LOCAL BUSINESS SERVICES

Are you…Searching for new or additional space? Purchasing new machinery or equipment?Hiring? Training new or existing employees?Considering relocating?Interested in exporting?

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Running a successful business is hard.Growing it shouldn’t be.

You can rely on the EDC to connect you with the critical tools and resources needed to expand your local operations:

• Business and community leadership access• Local government agencies connections• Custom research and market intelligence• Real estate searches• Expedited permitting• Labor cost analyses

“The EDC actually came to us… It was incredible for us to learn that we had someone to help us with the permitting process, the buildout, and navigating the talent pool. Additionally, the grants that we were able to get from the state really helped tip the scale in Tampa’s favor. It’s good business to have people here in Tampa.” – BOBBY HARRIS, PRESIDENT & CEO, BLUEGRACE LOGISTICS

Defense & Security

Information Technology

Life Sciences & Health Care

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics

Financial & Professional

Services

Corporate Headquarters

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

• Job creation incentive programs• Tax exemption programs • Training grants• Workforce screening and recruiting• Exporting assistance • Supplier connections

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EXISTING EMPLOYEESIncumbent Worker Training (IWT)• Grant delivered through CareerSource Florida designed to provide skills upgrades for employees and help companies maintain competitiveness• Business may use public, private or in-house training providers based on the nature of the training• Reimbursable training expenses can include instructor wages, curriculum development, materials, and textbooks.

Employed Worker Training (EWT)• Short-term training provided through CareerSource Tampa Bay used to help employers retain current employees in their jobs or advance them in the company• Reimbursable training expenses can include instructor wages, curriculum development, materials, and textbooks• Trainingmustresultinacertificationor certificateofcompletion.

NEW EMPLOYEESQuick Response Training (QRT)• Grant delivered through CareerSource Floridadesignedtobecustomizable,flexible, and responsive to individual company needs• Reimbursable training expenses include instructor wages, curriculum development, materials, and textbooks.

Paid Worker Experience (PWE)• Program delivered through CareerSource Tampa Bay that reimburses employers up to 100% of an employee’s wages during the specifiedtrainingperiod• Eligibility of applicants determined by CareerSource Tampa Bay.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)• Program delivered through CareerSource Tampa Bay that reimburses employers up to 50% of an employee’s wages during the specifiedtrainingperiod• Eligibility of applicants determined by CareerSource Tampa Bay.

Screening and Recruiting Assistance• Assist with recruiting potential candidates via social media, job fairs, and other onsite recruitment events• Post of open positions to Employ Florida Marketplace• Screenpotentialapplicantstoensurecandidatesarequalified• Find talented interns through TampaBayIntern.com

Our Business Development team will work to best determine your company’s workforce assistance eligibility and to aid with the application process.

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The EDC has worked with hundreds of local businesses over the years. Here’s a sampling of companies we’ve connected to vital resources that helped them thrive in Tampa and Hillsborough County:

Aero SimulationAccusoftAmazonBlueGrace LogisticsCitiCognizantCorin USA

These services and more are available through the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation’s Business Development team in partnership with CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Florida.

For more information, please contact us at 813-218-3300 or visit us at tampaedc.com.

DAS HealthMasoniteNITROReliaQuestTampa Tank – Florida Structural SteelUSAA Vistra Communications

“Working with the EDC has been an invaluable asset during our expansion process. We had a go-to resource for everything from permitting assistance to programs to help us bring new jobs to Tampa. The expansion process was easier and more efficient because we connected with the EDC.”

– RUSS SHEPARD, VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AERO SIMULATION