The Tampa tech environment is continuing to expand. It is beginning to rival previous tech hub cities like Denver and Atlanta. Tampa is one of the new hubs for tech innovation. Tampa provides all the necessary ingredients for success; one of the most cost-friendly and pro-business climates in the nation, an excellent local talent pool, and easy access to international and domestic business travel.
Why Tampa?
| Excellent Connectivity Tampa?s geographical position on Florida?s Gulf Coast makes it a desirable location to conduct business across the state and beyond. Tampa has the connections to reach millions of consumers across the country, as well as internationally. | Tampa has a Reputation |
| Utilities are Reliable While other areas have experienced issues with utility services, Tampa Electric Company ranks highly for reliability. It also is among the leaders in using cutting-edge technology, including the first-ever field trial of distributed intelligence-enabled meters and applications to improve customer relations. | No Personal Income Tax Florida has no personal income tax, a 5.5 percent corporate tax rate, and no payroll taxes. That can be a game changer for a business that?s just starting up or an established business that?s looking to leave a high-tax state. |