Avionics, Defense & Marine Electronics
From homeland security to avionics to marine electronics, Tampa Bay region has many centers of excellence which support these industry clusters. The University of South Florida's Center for Ocean Technology, which has been a leader in MEMS research and development and has been using the technology to collect biological and chemical data to monitor water quality, provided underwater technology for port security at the 2004 Republican National Convention. USF's Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue used its miniature robots to assist rescue teams at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Tampa Bay is home to United States Central Command which directs military operations in Afganistan, Iraq and the middle East.
Business and Information Services
Tampa Bay has been called "Wall Street South" for the size and scope of its financial services industry. Worldwide organizations which have a major presence in the Tampa Bay region included JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., Raymond James, MetLife, State Farm, and Progressive Insurance to name a few.
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Biomedical/Life Sciences Technologies/Health Care
Tampa Bay is a center of excellence for hospitals, research and medical-related firms - and the gateway to the Florida High Tech Corridor, a 23-county area that is home to more than 3,000 high-tech companies. Biomedical and life science centers of excellence in the region include the University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and Pepin Heart Hospital, among others. For more information on Tampa Bay's healthcare and medical technologies resources.
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Port/Maritime
With three seaports, Tampa Bay is a major entry point for domestic and international shipping. According to Enterprise Florida, Tampa Bay's seaports support 130,000 jobs and contribute more than $15 billion per year to the local economy. The Port of Tampa comprises nearly half of all sea borne commerce in the state and is the state's largest seaport, the 12th largest cargo port in the nation, and a major cruise port.
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Manufacturing (Microelectronics, Medical Devices)
Tampa Bay ranks in the top 20 nationwide for medical device manufacturing clusters. The industry employs more than 10,000 people with an average wage in excess of $49,000 and produces over $2 billion worth of goods and services for an economic impact of more than 51,000 jobs and $5 billion. LEARN MORE...
