Biggest Businesses in the Bay

Tampa is constantly growing with new industries and businesses that contribute significantly to our $200 billion economy. So when we told you about our guide to the region’s five key industries, we knew we’d also have to tell you about some of the city’s major employers.

🖥 Jabil

~238,000 employees| Manufacturing | Search jobs

Jabil is a global manufacturing company that creates semiconductors and other tech components for everything from your mobile phone to automotive safety technology.

💵 Raymond James Financial

~20,000 employees| Finance | Search jobs

RJF offers financial guidance and planning to individual investors and families. In 2021, it hit $1 trillion in assets.

🧅 Bloomin’ Brands

~77,000 employees | Restaurant | Search jobs

Bloomin’ Brands is the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill.

Honorable Mentions: Fisher, Cisco, IBM, and Primo Water

This information is derived from the most recent data published by Tampa’s Economic Development Council.

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