What's New   All Aboard! Florida awarded $1.25 billion for High Speed Rail  We did it! Florida won the second largest grant for High Speed Rail in the U.S. This $1.25 billion award effectively puts Florida in the position to lead our country towards a new transportation future and it starts right hew in Tampa Bay and our Super Region.  READ MORE.     2009 Annual Report The 2009 Annual Report is our report to the community on the initiatives and accomplishments of the Tampa Bay Partnership over the past year as well as a look at the focus going forward. View the 2009 Annual Report    Regional Economic Scorecard  Fall 2009 The Regional Economic Scorecard is a tool to help our investors measure the progress of our region and direct resources to areas that will ensure our future success.  It is one of the five strategic initiatives of the bigger, better and bolder Tampa Bay Partnership. Full Report (PDF format)  News Release          Tampa Bay Partnership Three-Year Strategic Plan 2009 - 2011 The Model for Prosperity Now more than ever, we must work together to create and support a strong and robust regional economy.  The Model For Prosperity offers a framework to ensure our unified efforts create an environment of opportunity, especially in times of uncertainty.  It's a way for all of us to understand the investments and programs required to build and sustain our economic future. <<2009-2011 Model for Prospertity Strategic Plan>>     Over 300 leaders from throughout the region attended the Tampa Bay Partnership's Annual Meeting & Community Update on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club.    Photos, news coverage and presentations here - <<READ MORE>>     2009 Regional Transportation Forum Monday, November 2, 2009 View video, photos and news coverage from this event that drew over 300 people from around the region. << READ MORE>>   Tampa Bay Is An International Business Destination     The 2009 Tampa Bay Foreign Direct Investment Study, conducted by the Tampa Bay Partnership, shows that Tampa Bay has attracted significant and varied investments from great companies from around the world.  These companies employ thousands of residents and contribute greatly to the economic vitality of our communities.   <<READ MORE>>                Governor and Cabinet Approve Resolution Supporting High Speed Rail   Today, full Florida Cabinet voted unanimously to support an official resolution of support for Florida's High Speed Rail application. -- Read the Resolution --   This top-level support is critical to the success of Florida's application.  We are thankful to Governor Crist and the Cabinet members for their recognition of the importance of this issue. The Tampa Bay Partnership is committed to securing federal funding to build the Florida High Speed Rail system and strongly supports the state's efforts. We believe the Florida application for High Speed Rail funds is extremely competitive and our state is well prepared to deliver one of the first true High Speed Rail projects in America. We believe that High Speed Rail connecting Tampa Bay to Florida’s other economic engines is critical to maintain our global competiveness.   READ MORE        Stimulus Funds Go To Work Rep. Kathy Castor announced a significant boost in jobs for Tampa's port community under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  With money heading to Gulf Marine Repair, the Port of Tampa and the I-4/Crosstown Connector, Tampa's port industry is well-poised to hire workers to support one of the most significant economic engines in the Tampa Bay area.  READ MORE.  The Federal Economic Stimulus Funding Legislation creates some wonderful opportunities for the Tampa Bay area ... but only if we understand what is available and are prepared in how we go after those dollars for our region.  READ MORE Updated 9/2/2009           The Tampa Bay region has an unprecedented opportunity to move forward with our goal for regional prosperity by advancing both the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority's (TBARTA) Master Plan and bringing High Speed Rail to our region.  Read the latest Position Statement on Tampa Bay's Transportation Opportunity - here.

Voice It Tampa Bay! Over 3,400 residents from across the region voiced their opinion on the future direction of growth and development in the Tampa Bay region. In order to become a more sustainable region, we need to examine the different opportunities to address growth in the future. Take a look at the proposed alternative growth scenarios at www.myonebay.com.  Visit www.myonebay.com for a summary of the survey results beginning December 2008. The Tampa Bay region’s population is expected to increase by 2.0 million residents between 2001 and 2030, and double in population by the year 2050. On May 18, 2007, the Tampa Bay region hosted a growth visioning exercise called Reality Check Tampa Bay. Reality Check was a one-day exercise designed to discuss, analyze and develop alternative growth scenarios for our rapidly growing region through 2050. One Bay is the follow-through effort from Reality Check Tampa Bay. ONE BAY is a diverse network of leaders, community and economic development experts and resources, all aligned to help the community address the opportunities and challenges of growth and development.  Learn more...

Our Initiatives

Transportation A regional transportation system is critical to the region’s vitality and its ability to attract and retain top companies and employees. Tampa Bay deserves an excellent regional transportation system covering all modes, including transit.  With that in place, critical issues such as sustained job growth, workforce housing, environmental preservation, and better land use choices are much easier to address.    To address this need the Tampa Bay Partnership worked closely with the Bay Area Legislative Delegation on legislation to create the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA).  This new authority has the ability to plan, finance, build and operate a regional transportation system.  Learn more...

Investing in Tampa Bay Partnership:  Of the thousands of businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the Tampa Bay Partnership investor is part of an elite group of CEOs working on a regional basis to support economic development efforts. The Tampa Bay Partnership is the only regional economic development organization collaborating with seven counties and three metropolitan service areas with several key cities. This ability to convene regionally allows the investor the opportunity to meet with peers and key influencers in the Tampa Bay region and take highly visible leadership positions. For a complete list of all Tampa Bay Partnership investors, click here.

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