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Florida's economy is rapidly growing and is a major consumer market in the nation. Florida enjoys an unemployment rate that is slightly lower than the rest of the nation at approximately 5.1%.
Tampa
Tampa is part of Hillsborough County which encompasses over 745 square miles. Within the greater Tampa area, there has been substantial economic growth as well as a population growth since 1990 of approximately 12 percent. There has also been a steady wage-salary growth of 2.9% from 1987 - 1996 which indicates a healthy local economy. Equally impressive is the local Hillsborough County unemployment rate of 4.0%. Helping to attract business to the area are the eleven industrial parks located in Pasco County.
Young professionals are attracted to Hillsborough County and the greater Tampa Bay area not only for it's healthy economic status but also for it's affordable upscale housing, great schools and libraries, and close proximity to attractions like Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa International Airport, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Gulf Beaches, parks and major sports teams.
Listed below you'll find some useful information.
Major Employers of Hillsborough County
| Hillsborough County School System |
22,156 |
| GTE Florida |
9,100 |
| Hillsborough County Government |
8,865 |
| University of South Florida |
7,691 |
| Tampa International Airport |
6,040 |
| MacDill Air Force Base |
5,727 |
| St. Joseph's Hospitals |
5,000 |
| City of Tampa |
4,284 |
| US Postal Service |
4,180 |
| Kash 'n' Kary |
3,609 |
| GTE Data Services |
3,200 |
| Publix |
3,150 |
| Tampa Electric Company |
2,800 |
| Tampa General Hospital |
2,800 |
| James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Hospitals |
2,365 |
| NationsBank of Florida |
2,000 |
| Chase Manhattan Bank |
1,650 |
| BM/Advantis |
1,591 |
| Busch Gardens |
1,500 |
Florida's Top Five Private Companies
Publix
Super Markets
Lakeland |
Supermarkets |
941-688-1188 |
Adventist
Health System
Winter Park |
Healthcare Mgmt. |
407-647-4400 |
George E. Warren
Vero Beach |
Petroleum Trading |
561-778-7100 |
Staff Leasing
Bradenton |
Employee
Leasing |
941-748-4540 |
Carnival Hotels
& Casinos
Miami |
Hotel & Casino
Management |
305-445-4200 |
Click on the sites below for great employment referece.
Herald Tribune - News Coast Classifieds
Florida Jobs.com
Florida Employment Statistics
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