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BUSINESS RELOCATION
If you've been thinking of relocating your business to the Tampa Bay region, you will be happy to know that the Tampa Bay area is one the major hot spots for business relocation. Tampa is currently home to many large corporations and small businesses creating a very diverse economic community. Some of the larger business that have relocated to this region are: These companies have seen great success after relocating to Tampa. Read what each company has to say about relocating their business to Tampa by clicking on the links above.
Downtown Tampa and Bank of America Building


Business relocation to Tampa has many advantages. Some of these advantages include:
  • In 2003, the Tampa metro area gained 12,200 jobs, while Boston lost over 34,000 jobs, Chicago lost over 22,000 jobs, Los Angeles lost over 21,000 jobs, and New York lost over 11,000 jobs.

  • Our cost-of-living remains 4-5% below the national average while San Francisco and New York remain 70-80% above the national average.

  • Ranked 9th in U.S. for manufacturing expansions and relocations.

  • Tampa was 3rd in least expensive Large U.S. Cities for Business.
The Tampa Chamber of Commerce offers a business relocation assistance program to potential businesses by the Chamber's Committee of 100. Key components of the business relocation program include personalized orientation packages, community presentation and reference/resource room creation, personal attention, familiarization tours and welcome reception, as required, school district and utilities single contact program, and assistance with job searches for spouses and significant others.

To help in your decision to relocate your business, the Chamber offers extensive data regarding the Tampa Bay area, including demographics, taxes, transportation, workforce, education, permits and licenses, and economic indicators. Visit our Market Overview section to view statistical data regarding the Tampa Bay area.


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