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Economic Development

Contact

Sarah Vitale, AICP
Planning Director

sarah@tbrpc.org
(727) 570-5151 ext. 27

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

All Recent Projects

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
Visualizing Development Strategies For Highway U.S2
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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Thursday 08 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am

TBRPC Regional GIS Data & Technology Group

Thursday 15 May
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

5th Regional Resiliency Summit

Friday 16 May
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

31st Future of the Region Awards

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Latest News
Crystal River Has Natural Springs Feeding It. Crystal River Preserve State Park Is In Citrus County, Florida
TBRPC Is Seeking Public Input for the Citrus County Local Mitigation Strategy Update
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Stormwater Stewardship Month – A Regional Campaign Around Tampa Bay
2025 02 28 Tampa Bay FIRE (4)
Federal Interagency Resource Exchange (FIRE) Listening Session Summary Report
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Blight to Bright: The Region Comes Together to Learn about Brownfields
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The Call for Entries for the Future of the Region Awards Is Now Open!
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Arbor Day Campaign Now Available for Local Governments
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Council Newsletter – February 2025
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CCSHCAC Chair Receives 2024 Garry Balogh Inspiring Excellence Award
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Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan
Spotlight Panel Dec 2024
TBRPC’s Director of Resiliency Speaks at Spotlight Tampa Bay Panel
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The New 2025 Officers Are Named for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
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The TBRPC and USF Hosted the Debby, Helene, and Milton: Hurricane Impacts and Recovery Session
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TBRPC is Seeking Panel Presentation Proposals for 2025 Summit Breakout Sessions
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2025 Regional Resiliency Summit
Florida Aquarium, Tampa
Economic Impact and Tourism Analysis of The Florida Aquarium’s Business Activities
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TBRPC and Halff Associates Won 2024 ESRI Special Achievement Award in GIS for Tampa Bay Regional Inundation Coordination (TBRIC) Project
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The Agency on Bay Management (ABM) Recently Expanded and Is Now the Agency on Bay and Coastal Management (ABCM)
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An Industrial Land Strategy for Hernando County
Aerial view on The Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida. Gorgeous blue sea and bridge in the background near the St. Petersburg
Council Newsletter – June 2024
MacDill AFB
The Report for the Military Installation Resilience Review (MIRR) for MacDill Air Force Base Is Out Now!

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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