The 2009 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.

 

The Tampa Bay Partnership has been working diligently on the "JOBS!" initiative focused on understanding and identifying the opportunities going forward to stimulate and strengthen our economy through the creation of jobs.  It's clear that as we look for answers, we must cultivate the relationships and resources identified in throughout this study.  Our ability to reset our economic conditions rely on our actions to expand the types of investments made into our region from these types of companies.

Key Findings 

 

The top six identified investor nations and industry sectors are: 

Industry Sector	# of Companies
Manufacturing	105
Wholesale Trade	85
Retail Trade	41
Professional Services	32
Administration & Support	24
Finance & Insurance	23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about doing business in Tampa Bay and for confidential assistance with business relocation or expansion, contact Jennifer Taylor, Vice President/Business Development, at (813) 872-2809 or jtaylor@tampabay.org.

 

Company Directory Updates Identifying foreign direct investment in the Tampa Bay region is an ongoing process.  With the help and input of the business community, we hope to capture the most accurate depiction of Tampa Bay's foreign business presence.    The company lists contain the latest updates of Tampa Bay's foreign direct investment firms, as we are able to document them.   Company Directory - By Country   Company Directory - By Alpha   If you are aware of companies which should be included or corrections that should be made, contact us at info@tampabay.org.