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Our Mission

The Tampa Bay Partnership is the regional organization that works with its partners to market the region nationally and internationally, to conduct regional research and to coordinate efforts to influence business and government issues that impact economic growth and development.

Our Investors

The Tampa Bay Partnership is a non-profit organization supported by the financial commitments of over 175 private and public organizations.   These organizations and their leadership are committed to moving forward on a regional agenda and promoting the region as a destination for business relocation and expansion.

Model for Prosperity

Prosperity through productive, inclusive, and sustainable growth is the desired outcome for Tampa Bay's future.  The Tampa Bay Partnership believes that achieving this model for prosperity and growth requires our region to strategically invest in the institutions, people, and programs that produce those outcomes.  The four drivers for success include: 

  • Innovation 
  • Human Capital 
  • Infrastructure 
  • Quality Places

Through a collaborative process with our leadership, investors and stakeholders, we have identified four priority areas for us to focus our forward efforts toward creating the model for prosperity and building on the advantages of our region in a global economy.

  • Focus I.    A Vision for Regional Prosperity
  • Focus II.   A Blueprint for Economic Development
  • Focus III.  A Transportation Strategy to Support Regional Transit
  • Focus IV.   A Broader Advocacy and Leadership Model

Our Leadership

 


Gary Sasso
2009-2010 Chair
Carlton Fields


John Schueler

2009-2010 Vice Chair
Florida Communications Group

 
Chuck Sykes

2009-2010 Secretary/Treasurer
Sykes Enterprises


Steve Mason
2008-2010 Immediate Past Chair
BayCare Health System



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The Tampa Bay Partnership is an organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area via corporate relocation and business expansion. The Tampa Bay Partnership works with businesses in the counties of Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, Manatee, Polk, and Sarasota; and the metropolitan areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Winter Haven to attract relocating businesses and encourage corporate expansion into Florida by offering relocation assistance, commercial real estate services and other support.

Incorporated in 1994, the Tampa Bay Partnership has formulated alliances with numerous Florida businesses covering a
wide range of disciplines, including construction, commercial real estate, financial, and non-profit efforts. The Tampa Bay Partnership also works with the chambers of commerce in Tampa, and other cities around the Tampa Bay area.

With the financial backing of nearly 160 public and private businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the Tampa Bay Partnership encourages new business opportunities, current business relocation and corporate expansion, better quality of life for residents, and an improved education system.

The Tampa Bay Partnership is chaired by Gary Sasso, President & CEO of Carlton Fields; John Schueler, President of Florida Communications Group sits as vice chair; and the secretary and treasurer is Chuck Sykes, President & CEO of Sykes Enterprises.