In Partnership

Business Direction

Business Direction

The Entrepreneurs Academy charts a course for navigating the the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Imagine benefiting from the combined experiences of many successful entrepreneurs—mentorship-on-steroids, if you will. Imagine the direction and velocity your company can achieve... more

Employing Education

Employing Education

For Tampa Bay to be globally competitive, we must develop an education pipeline that meets local needs. The prerequisites: creativity, commitment and long-term vision. By Dan Mahurin Chair, ONE BAY: Lifelong Learning and President/CEO, Gulf... more

Selfless Leaders

Selfless Leaders

This year, the Chair’s Cup for Excellence in Regionalism salutes three innovators who continue to passionately pursue a greater community good. It’s my experience that effective leadership requires passion and a sense of community. It’s... more

Head of the Class

Head of the Class

2012's trio of class chairs brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Leadership Orlando. Based on the Regional Priorities of the Central Florida Partnership, the curriculum of the Leadership Orlando program has, for the... more

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Entrepreneurs throughout Central Florida are bringing innovation and creativity to industries across the economic development spectrum. For decades, economic development professionals have done an outstanding job of attracting, retaining and growing jobs for their communities.... more

Jobs and Quality Places

Jobs and Quality Places

Tampa Bay Partnership remains committed to the Model for Prosperity—but success requires a strategic investment in the institutions, people and programs that produce regional economic prosperity. Earlier this year, a group of our leaders set... more

Talent Search

Talent Search

Seeking to develop a more competitive and relevant workforce, the Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Education Foundation’s ONE BAY: Lifelong Learning initiative has launched the Tampa Bay Talent Dividend. By Stuart L. Rogel, President... more

The Happiest Place for Geeks

The Happiest Place for Geeks

Across Central Florida, creative minds deliver the types of science that suspend disbelief. By Leslie HielemaPresident, Orlando Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) I know that Orlando is called the City Beautiful, along with other... more

The Florida Eight

The Florida Eight

The Central Florida Partnership will lead a newly created Regional Business Team. by Jacob V. StuartPresidentCentral Florida Partnership   At the Open for Business regional business summit on June 15, Jacob Stuart, president of the... more

Building a Regional Business Plan

Building a Regional Business Plan

The goal: identify and focus on specific industry sectors based on the region's core strengths. by Stuart L. Rogel,            President & CEOTampa Bay Partnership   Looking to answer questions such as “Where will the jobs... more