Scorecard: Tampa, Jacksonville Excel in Economy
Based on a 2009 study of six economic indicators — employment/workforce, income, productivity, housing, and innovation and education — Tampa Bay ranked third overall when compared to five similar-sized metro regions.
1. Raleigh/Durham, N.C.
2. Dallas
3. Tampa Bay
4. Charlotte, N.C.
5. Jacksonville
6. Atlanta
Note: Tampa Bay finished third in 2008 and fourth in 2007.
Source: Tampa Bay Partnership Center for Business Intelligence