Newsweek August 2024 featured Tampa Bay Chamber's President & CEO, Dr. Bob Rohrlack, in its Voices of Leaders Section. The article, titled Florida Innovation and Technology, spotlighted Florida's emergence as a center for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Pointing to a "welcoming business climate, competitive tax rates, incentives and a highly skilled workforce", the article takes a closer look at trends in the past decade. The Tax Foundation named FL the No. 1 business tax climate in the Southeastern U.S. and No. 4 in the country.
The influx of tech companies to Florida has also caught the attention of investors. In the past, many investors overlooked Florida in favor of more established tech hubs such as California, Texas and New York. However, as the state's business infrastructure, including its network of incubator and accelerator programs, has grown and produced successful companies, investors are taking notice. Organizations such as the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, a not-for-profit business membership organization, help promote business interests and foster connections among entrepreneurs. As president and CEO Bob Rohrlack puts it, “Our mission is to serve our members and enhance our community by building business success.”
The article also included interviews with GTE Financial CEO Brian Best and the University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem. Newsweek Voices of Leaders - Read full article below.
