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Economic Development

Contact

Sarah Vitale, AICP
Director of Civic Technology

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

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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
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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Tuesday 18 November
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

St. Pete Phase I Wrap Up Webinar

Wednesday 19 November
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness

Wednesday 19 November
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tampa Bay Local Emergency Planning Committee

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Latest News
Robinsons Preserve Coastline At Lowtide
Registration for the 2026 Regional Resiliency Summit Is Now Open!
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2026 Regional Resiliency Summit
ABCM 40th Anniversary Video - 1
TBRPC Celebrates the Agency on Bay and Coastal Management’s 40th Anniversary
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Help Shape the Civic Technology Program at TBRPC!
Fort Lauderdale street floods with water from Tropical Storm Eta.
TBRPC Offers Technical Assistance Services to Support Emergency Management and Mitigation
A View Of A Beautiful Lake Surrounded By Flowers And Homes In The Summer, Or Retention Pond, In North Edmonton, In The Neighbourhood Of Crystalina Nera.
TBRPC Is Now Accepting Applications for FY26 Stormwater Education Funding
Emerson Point Preserve 3 Edited
The Regional Resiliency Summit Presentations and Photos Are Now Available!
Storm water retention ponds are basins that catch runoff from higher elevation areas. They are often created near developments and have been gaining in popularity to the point they are now required in many instances with new development of buildings, parking lots and roads.
Join us this May in celebrating Stormwater Stewardship Month in the Tampa Bay region!
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
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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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31st Future of the Region Awards
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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

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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