What is the role of the City of Tampa?
The City has a fundamental responsibility to provide opportunities for certified women and minority businesses. This allows them to effectively participate in the bidding process for all City procurement. When this responsibility is met, women and minority businesses contribute to the “Economic Development” of the community. To contact the Minority Business Development Office please call (813) 274-5522. Address: 306 E. Jackson St. 7th Fl. 33602 Website: www.tampagov.net/dept_wmbe/wmbe_program_home_pg.asp Other organizations Business Loan Programs and Assistance The City of Tampa has several business assistance programs for the public. Tampa Bay Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO), is a private, not-for-profit corporation committed to supporting economic development and job creation in Hillsborough County. TEDCO participates at the federal level with the Small Businesses Administration’s 504 Commercial Loan program, administers four city-funded revitalization programs, a city-funde
