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Drew WilsonDecember 11, 2018

Florida has billions of dollars of transportation infrastructure work that needs to be done, but it’s competing against other states for limited federal resources. Coalition for America’s Gateways & Trade Corridors director Elaine Nessle gave an overview of the funding battle at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Growth & Infrastructure Summit. Nessle said tax […]

Mitch PerryMarch 8, 2017

Ed Miyagishima, the Vice President of Communications and External Affairs at Port Tampa Bay and a senior adviser to CEO Paul Anderson, announced that he is leaving his position to “lead the charge” to have Tampa Bay host the 2019 Medal of Honor Convention. Miyagishima, who had been with the port for four years, made the announcement on his Facebook page Wednesday night. […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2016

Adam Putnam says that new trade opportunities have historically had a negative impact on Florida agriculture, but a confluence of events is setting up the state to play a major role in feeding the world in the future. “Put very simply, by 2050 we will have 10 billion mouths to feed on Planet Earth,” the state’s […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 28, 2016

Port Tampa Bay plays a vital role in Florida’s industrial landscape, a fact that will be highlighted as part of a visit this week by the head of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons, as part of the group’s 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour, will stop by Port Tampa […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

I will never, ever underestimate Sally Harris again. Harris is one of the two freshly minted members on the Hillsborough County School Board who was fated with deciding the fate of Superintendent MaryEllen Elia at last night’s board meeting. Last week I predicted that with the collective establishment in Tampa (including the editorial boards of both of the dailies, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

I will never, ever underestimate Sally Harris again. Harris is one of the two freshly minted members on the Hillsborough County School Board who was fated with deciding the fate of Superintendent MaryEllen Elia at last night’s board meeting. Last week I predicted that with the collective establishment in Tampa (including the editorial boards of both of the dailies, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 15, 2014

Business and political leaders in Tampa Bay have been putting an intense focus on establishing trade relations in Central and South America in recent years, making excursions to Columbia, Panama and most recently, Chile. Now they’re targeting Brazil. On Monday morning, the Florida Chamber of Commerce presented a two-hour discussion on creating business opportunities with the largest country […]

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Florida Chamber summit: Embracing tech key to solving transportation woes

Ed Miyagishima departing position at Port Tampa Bay

Adam Putnam says global trends favor Florida’s agricultural brand for the future

Manufacturing trade group gives “State of Manufacturing” speech at Port Tampa Friday

Mitch Perry Report for 1.21.15 — Hillsborough County will survive MaryEllen Elia’s exit

Mitch Perry Report for 1.21.15 — Hillsborough County will survive MaryEllen Elia's exit

Tampa Bay business officials target Brazil for more trade opportunities