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Economic Development

Contact

Harry Walsh
Senior Economic Development Planner

harry@tbrpc.org
(727) 570-5151 ext. 33

Activities

Supporting Economic Growth and Prosperity

Economic development is a key priority for governments at all levels. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is a designated Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. 

The TBRPC offers technical services to help governments create and implement effective economic development strategies and can provide guidance on a range of topics, including business attraction and retention, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and community revitalization.

Recent Projects

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Florida Aquarium, Tampa
Economic Impact and Tourism Analysis of The Florida Aquarium’s Business Activities
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An Industrial Land Strategy for Hernando County
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2023 Economic Valuation of Tampa Bay
S3 SR44 Final
Suncoast Parkway Extension Transportation Corridor Land Use Study
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Conceptual Master Planning in Downtown New Port Richey
Largo Health And Wellness Campus Strategic Plan, 2022, TBRPC Page 01
Largo Medical Arts District Strategic Plan
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A Visioning Exercise in Resilient Design: Main Street, New Port Richey
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Visualizing Development Strategies for Highway U.S. 19 in Pasco County
Mettler Toledo
An Industrial Land Strategy for Pasco County
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Taking Stock: Climate-Driven Heat Impacts on the Tampa Bay Regional Economy Through 2060

Upcoming Meetings

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Tuesday 24 December
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Wednesday 25 December
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Tuesday 31 December
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TBRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, A Drug Free Workplace and Adheres to ADA Standards

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace, and adheres to all ADA standards of employment.

We are committed to building a team that is comprised of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. It is the policy of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and related inappropriate behavior. 

The TBRPC does not condone or tolerate any behavior that is discriminatory, harassing or otherwise inappropriate when such behavior is based on an Individual’s or group’s race, color, national origin, religion, gender/gender identity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, language, military status, ancestry, personal appearance, citizenship status, child birth or related medical conditions, family responsibilities, political or union affiliation, or other protected category. Further, the TBRPC does not and will not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of or by, our employees, job applicants, consultants, vendors, or visitors to our facility.

Wren G. Krahl, PHR-CP
Executive Director
wren@tbrpc.org, (727) 570-5151, ext. 22

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