A Monthly Report for the Committee of One Hundred Investors, Board of Directors and Elected Officials October/ November 2003 Year #Closed Projects #Announced Jobs Capital Investment* 2003 6 1,101 $11,650,000 1991-2002 252 54,543 $2.6 billion *Total for companies that reported capital investment
NOTE: Please Check the Chamber Website/Economic Development C-100 for demographic statistics archives and Public Affairs Press Room for press release publications. http://www.tampachamber.com/edc100-marketoverview.htm#demographics http://www.tampachamber.com/pa-pr_articles.htm DID YOU KNOW? “Tampa is Wired!” Tampa is the second most broadband-wired city in AOL’s first poll on broadband use. Tampa placed behind San Francisco but ahead of Boston, Houston, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. The ranking calculates the number of people using the connections, how long they have had them, and how many people expect to get broadband in the next 12 months. Tampa Tribune, May, 2003 ANNOUNCEMENTS TSI TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES INC., headquartered in Tampa, Florida is expanding its services operations for the wireless industry. TSI added 200 new employees and 17,000 square feet at its Tampa City Center offices, located at 201 North Franklin Street. Raymond L. Lawless, Chief Financial Officer for TSI said, “ We sincerely appreciate the assistance provided to us by the Chamber’s Committee of 100, Enterprise Florida, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County.” ASSET ACCEPTANCE, a major financial services firm specializing in debt acquisition and management, is expanding its local office, by doubling its workspace to nearly 53,000 square feet and adding 311 new employees. Plans are occupy their new space in Firstpark @Brandon by February 2004, investing over $3.75 million in construction, renovation and other equipment. According to R. H. “Bud” Reitzel, company CEO “We appreciate the assistance provided to us by Enterprise Florida, Workforce Florida, Hillsborough County, Cheri O’Neil at Carter & Associates, Bob Krueger and the team at First Industrial and the Chamber’s Committee of One Hundred.” SORENSEN MOVING & STORAGE C O. INC., headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, is bringing a moving and storage facility to Plant City/Hillsborough County. Sorensen Moving and Storage also has facilities in Orlando and is an agent for Allied Van Lines, the world’s largest moving company. Scott Sorensen, company president and CEO commented, “We have been highly successful in the Florida market and this new business expansion will help us to better serve our clients on the west central coast of Florida. Secondly, we plan to establish our international business in Tampa and have
already met with the Tampa Port Authority to discuss the Port’s new agreements with Zim Container. We appreciate the assistance we received from the Chamber’s Committee of One Hundred in setting up such important meetings.” With a capital investment of $500,000, the company has executed a lease for 32,953 square feet in Walden Distribution Center in Plant City in a transaction managed by Hal Piper, Advantis Real Estate Services. Plans are to hire 25-30 employees and occupy their new space by February 2004. Committee of One Hundred Chairman Randy Simmons said, “Sorensen’s interest in our community was brought to our attention by the Tampa Bay Partnership. We are pleased to welcome Sorensen to Hillsborough County and are impressed with how their business will compliment our international efforts.” EVENTS The Governor’s 2003 Business Diversification Awards Reception, was held Tuesday November 4, at the Tampa Chamber. THE BECK GROUP AND HORIZON B AY SENIOR C OMMUNITIES RECEIVED THE GOVERNOR’ S AWARD in Hillsborough County for their contributions to Florida’s economic growth. In addition, 26 nominees representing the diversity and strength of our county’s economic base were recognized. A special thanks to our sponsors NEWLAND COMMUNITIES AND WRIGHTS GOURMET for their ample generosity. PLAN AHEAD Sponsorship is an opportunity to utilize your marketing dollars to reach a captive audience of the top corporate companies in the Tampa market. Your pledge to sponsor the 2004 Committee of 100 events, publicly demonstrates your company’s commitment to support quality economic development programs and the creation of jobs that diversify and strengthen the area’s economy. 2004 Sponsorship Opportunities Golden 50th Anniversary and Celebration Dinner Existing Industry Appreciation Reception Quarterly Updates Spring Fling Bar-B-Q Consular Corps Appreciation Reception International Committee Luncheon Series Mexico Trade and Investment Mission The Committee of 100’s Investor Relations Committee will be calling on our investors for 2004 Sponsorship commitments. You may contact Theresa Kresge directly for an application. 813-276-9447 e-mail Tkresge@tampachamber.com WELCOME NEW INVESTOR: TSI TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES INC. Global Communication Technology Company Raymond L. Lawless, CFO www.tsiconnections.com RELATIONSHIPS: The Key to Long- Term Success in Economic Development See article by Robin Ronne, Sr. V.P. of Economic Development “Relationships-building processes are based on securing knowledge and developing trust that produces long-term, tangible results for the benefit of the clients, and in many ways enhance the ongoing viability of the service provider. Relationships foster effective and productive communication, and develop a much higher level of responsiveness to the needs of the client.” http://www.tampachamber.com/pdfs/pr-articles_relationships.pdf
FOCUS ON FINANCIAL SERVICES! Building a Financial Cluster Chronology http://www.tampachamber.com/pa-pr_articles.htm CONGRATULATIONS! B ANK OF AMERICA “Best Domestic Cash Management Bank” By CFO’s and Corporate Treasurers. http://www.bankofamerica.com/newsroom/press/press.cfm?PressID=press.20031002.01. htm&LOBID=10
MARITRANS one of the Florida based companies listed in Forbes top 200 “best small
companies,” had a ranking of 180 of 200, their five year average ROE is 135, sales rank is 153, profit180, and market value rank is 198. ANNOUNCEMENTS! AMSOUTH BANK BANCORP will open 11 new branches throughout the Tampa Bay area by the end of the year. BANK OF AMERICA announces major expansion in Tampa Bank to celebrate 18 new banking centers in Tampa in 2003-2005. INTERNATIONAL TRADE “The International Relations Task Force of the International Committee for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Committee of One Hundred will host a reception on January 22, 2004 to honor consular corps trade development representatives and trade development agencies of foreign governments with offices located in Florida. Visiting guests will be representing countries including Canada, Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Quebec, St. Lucia, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago and the United Kingdom. The diplomatic corps located in Tampa will receive special recognition at this event. There are sponsorships available for this event. For information regarding these opportunities, please contact: cstarfire@tampachamber.com Charlotte Starfire Director of International Trade and Investment Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Committee of One Hundred 813-276-9462 Randy Phillips Enterprise Florida’s new Tampa Regional International Trade representative. Randy’s Tampa location is in the Tampa Chamber of Commerce he can be reached at 813-276-9430.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Committee of One Hundred is Tampa/Hillsborough County’s official economic development partnership, and is funded in partnership with Hillsborough County, the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace and private sector investors. Committee of One Hundred investors help to strengthen Tampa/Hillsborough County’s economy which has enjoyed 11 consecutive years of positive job growth. Thank you for helping to make a difference.
Do you have a news worthy item to share with fellow Investors? Please contact Theresa Kresge, Director of Corporate & Investor Relations (813) 276-9447 or by e-mail at tkresge@tampachamber.com