Record Year! A look back at Tampa Hillsborough EDC’s 2017 projects
December 27, 2017
As 2018 quickly approaches and 2017 fades away, let’s look back at the record number of projects, new jobs and capital investment the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation announced this fiscal year in Tampa and Hillsborough County.
On the eve of the new year, we are thankful for the economic impact the thirty-one completed projects will have in the years to come:
Advanced Airfoil Components
www.siemens.com | www.chromalloy.com
Joint venture manufacturing company formed by Siemens and Chromalloy
NEW JOBS: 350
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $139,000,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Wayfair
Online retailer that specializes in home goods from sofas to wall art
NEW JOBS: 30
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $400,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
CleanPak Products
Leader in Packaging Innovative Solutions® to the sanitary maintenance industry
NEW JOBS: 4
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $200,000
LOCATION: Tampa
Cognizant
One of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era
NEW JOBS: 75
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
USAA
Provides financial products to military members and their families
NEW JOBS: 1,200
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Think Anew
Provides information technology services that enable efficient interaction between hardware and software for the healthcare, education and government sectors
NEW JOBS: 20
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $20,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Steelco Florida
Steelco Florida will be located on a 35-acre site in Port Redwing
NEW JOBS: 195
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $221,400,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
3Gmetalworx
Delivers leading-edge solutions for shielding advanced electronic applications
NEW JOBS: 10
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $330,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Astus Medical
First company to develop video equipment laparoscopy with digital technology
NEW JOBS: 8
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1,000,000
LOCATION: Tampa
Corin US HQ
Global manufacturer of orthopedic devices and high-tech solutions to improve surgical procedures
NEW JOBS: 100
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Vendita Technology Group
Global technology and software development company that specializes in custom solutions for enterprise users of Oracle and IBM products and services
NEW JOBS: 15
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $500,000
LOCATION: Tampa
DAS Health HQ
Leading provider of Health IT, management solutions and regulatory consulting headquartered in Tampa
NEW JOBS: 30
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $145,000
LOCATION: Tampa
Continuity Logic
Innovation leader for enterprise continuity, risk, and compliance management software
NEW JOBS: 30
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $181,000
LOCATION: Tampa
Amgen
One of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies
NEW JOBS: 450
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $25,000,000
LOCATION: Tampa
Vistra Communications
Full-service strategic communications and professional services agency headquartered in Tampa
NEW JOBS: 50
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1,300,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
CWU, Inc. Corp. HQ
Provides its government clients with critical staff augmentation support
NEW JOBS: 50
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2,500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Metrohm USA North American HQ
One of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis
NEW JOBS: 15
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $50,000,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
ReliaQuest US HQ
Pioneer in IT security solutions, ensures organizations remain secure and compliant as the IT world changes
NEW JOBS: 150
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2,500,000
LOCATION: Tampa
BlueLine Associates US HQ
Global process-driven Professional Services firm that transforms business challenges into growth, operational agility and competitive advantage
NEW JOBS: 150
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2,276,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Cott Corporation Corp. HQ
One of the world’s largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors
NEW JOBS: 60
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $800,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
BlueGrace Logistics
Offers complete, customized transportation management solutions to customers across the United States
NEW JOBS: 250
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $4,500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
CareSync HQ
Leader in chronic care management offering care coordination services, medical records retrieval and easy-to-use technology for health
NEW JOBS: 500
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $4,500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Lukos, LLC. HQ
Delivers professional services to the federal government
NEW JOBS: 10
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $10,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
Fresco Foods, Inc.
Produces Eat Fresco, a line of fresh prepared meals, packaged for sale within the retail market
NEW JOBS: 50
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1,500,000
LOCATION: Hillsborough County
AKCA INC. Corp. HQ
Provider of pavement marking systems to governmental agencies and contractors throughout the southeastern United States
NEW JOBS: 30
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $400,000
LOCATION: Plant City
