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With continued growth across multiple indicators, this regional powerhouse is in a highly favorable position. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, job expansion, healthy foreign direct investment and an emerging technology sector. The Tampa Bay region also boasts high-paying jobs and is No. 1 for STEM positions. It’s also affordable. We take you to the center of the action with our in-depth analysis.

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There is no greater way to engage in social distance than by boating. The pandemic boosted sales of boats and yachts and shifted industry fundamentals positioning the boating sector for demand well after the pandemic, Mike McLamb of Marinemax told us in a recent interview.

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COVID changed the dynamics of the commercial real estate sector. Owners benefited from the slashing of interest rates and demand for industrial space continues at an all time high, John Burpee of Burpee and Associates told Invest.

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Despite the ongoing pandemic, Redstone Investments has continued to experience growth with grocery store anchored commercial developments Managing Partner Jon Levy told Invest: in a recent interview.

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The added emphasis on health and wellness is set to bolster healthcare construction moving forward. Stevens Construction is positioning itself to maximize these opportunities while looking into diversifying their project base into other sectors.

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President and CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership

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Joseph Lopano,

CEO, Tampa International Airport

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Market Head, UBS Financial Services

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Mayor, City of St. Petersburg

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