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Economic Vitality measures the quantity and quality of jobs within a region, the relative incomes that its residents earn, the wealth they attain, and economic opportunities for its entrepreneurs.
Innovation measures the extent to which a community and its institutions are generating new ideas and inventions, and the market’s reception of these ideas.
Infrastructure measures the quantity and quality of the investment a region makes in underlying structures, including transportation and broadband internet.
Talent measures who is working today, and how well the region’s talent pipeline is being prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
Civic Quality measures the affordability of a region, the health and safety of its citizens, and the recreational opportunities that impact its quality of life.
Outcomes measure the growth of the regional economy, the extent to which economic growth is being enjoyed by everyone, and the attractiveness of the region for its current and potential residents.
For the purpose of the Regional Competitiveness Report, the data presented for the Tampa Bay region reflects the eight counties of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
The Tampa Bay Partnership is a coalition of regional business and nonprofit leaders, joined by a shared commitment to improving the personal and economic well-being of Tampa Bay residents. Through its foundation, the Partnership conducts objective, data-driven research to identify the region’s greatest challenges and measure our progress toward shared community goals. This work includes the Regional Competitiveness Report, which helps measure our region's performance against other communities nationwide.
Talent measures who is working today, and how well the region’s talent pipeline is being prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
A high school diploma is a key credential for future study or to enter the workforce. It gives an overview of the talent pipeline and can help flag obstacles to economic mobility. Similarly, high AP exam pass rates and SAT scores facilitate pathways to higher education.
High school graduation improved from 85.70% to 88.61% (nearly a 3 percentage point increase).
The high school graduation rate for economically disadvantaged students improved significantly from 79.31% to 83.56% (4.25 percentage points higher), lifting our regional ranking to 10th place.
Continuing to focused efforts in supporting students from high school through the early stages of higher education will bolster the region’s long-term competitiveness.
Improvements in high school graduation rates are linked to the individuals’ future social and economic wellbeing and can be an indicator of the overall effectiveness of a program.
College credit earned while still in high school can reduce the expense of pursuing a degree.
Individuals lacking a high school diploma are more likely to experience lower income potential, experience higher rates of incarceration, and more likely to be dependent on public resources.
