Tampa 2035: Shaping the next economy; Where do you fit in?
Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:30–7:00 PM
- LocationOval Theater, 4103 USF Cedar Cir, Tampa 33620, United States
- DescriptionTampa Bay isn’t just growing — it’s transforming.
Named the No. 2 fastest-growing midsize economy in the United States, now ranked No. 1 nationally for international business, and earning global recognition for its innovation, infrastructure and talent pipeline, Tampa Bay is becoming a blueprint for how midsize regions can shape the future of the American economy.
But here’s the real question: In the region that’s rewriting the rules — where do you fit in?
Join us for a bold, forward-looking panel featuring the visionaries steering Tampa Bay’s transformation:
Guest Speakers
Craig Richard, president and CEO, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) —
Leads more than $3.7 billion in capital investment in Hillsborough County and $26 billion in economic output throughout the greater Tampa Bay region from EDC projects.
Santiago Corrada, president and CEO, Visit Tampa Bay —
Responsible for branding Tampa on the global stage and fueling one of the fastest-growing tourism economies in the South.
Jon A. Kaupla, associate dean and Executive Director of executive and leadership education, Muma College of Business —
Leads the design and delivery of executive education and noncredit learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of today’s business leaders. Oversees a growing portfolio of open-enrollment programs, custom learning partnerships and strategic initiatives connecting industry and academia across Tampa Bay and beyond.
Join us for a forward-thinking conversation with the leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s economy. We’ll explore the region’s economic trajectory, growth sectors, inclusive development and the road map to 2035 — and how you can be part of this journey.
Reimagine Your Tomorrow.
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Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1985184 - Websitehttps://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1985184
- CategoriesHTC, Education, Campus - Tampa, MSC, UNSDG 08: Economic Growth, Academic, UNSDG 04: Quality Education, UNSDG 11: Sustainable Communities