Tampa Bay Business Accelerator

The Tampa Bay Business Accelerator (TBBA), powered by the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation, helps small businesses scale and achieve sustainable growth. The TBBA assists small businesses with identifying and overcoming obstacles such as limited access to funding, decision-makers, and information. Through this support, businesses are able to strengthen operations, create jobs, and build long-term stability, ultimately making a lasting impact on the Tampa Bay economy.

Current Cohorts

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Past Cohorts

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Application

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Volunteer

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Strategies For Success

Attract Capital

Foster positive banking relationships
Improve credit worthiness
Increase opportunities to receive traditional and alternative capital sources

Scale Business Operations

Devote time to develop as a results-producing leader and business owner
Invest in recruiting and retaining top talent and promote a positive company culture
Adapt to industry and client demands

Sustainability

Build a robust pipeline of clients and identify future “high-value” business opportunities
Generate multiple streams of business revenue
Create and maintain a solid business infrastructure to demonstrate the ability to perform exceptionally

Tampa Bay Business Accelerator Impact

Companies	48
Corporate Contacts	486
Strategic Introductions	447+
Employees	618+
New Jobs Created	905+
Gross Sales	$ 105,573,353.00
Secured Capital	$ 9,726,906.00
New Assets Acquired	$ 331,958.00