Why this
matters now.
Regional purchasers may buy goods and services from outside Tampa Bay when local capacity exists or could be developed.
Community Initiative 06
In development
Bay Built Supply Chain
Source more of what Tampa Bay needs from businesses based here.
Express interest in the supply-chain initiative ↗Why this
Build the table.
Shape the model.
Map purchasing demand and supplier capacity; identify gaps; convene buyers and suppliers; and highlight opportunities for business creation or expansion.
Shared progress
Black-business impact.
Region-wide value.
Ownership and capacity
Better access to B2B demand signals, supplier relationships, and scalable market gaps.
A stronger Tampa Bay
Stronger local supply chains, reduced vulnerability, and more business-to-business commerce.
How the work may move
Four practical
workstreams.
Demand mapping
Explore broad purchasing categories without requesting or publishing confidential buyer information.
Supplier-capability mapping
Understand local category coverage through responsible, non-sensitive engagement.
Gap analysis
Identify areas where local capacity may exist or could be strengthened.
Buyer and supplier pathway development
Shape useful ways for prepared local firms and purchasing organizations to understand one another.
POTENTIAL PARTNER CATEGORIES
Perspective the work may need.
ManufacturersDistributorsContractorsProfessional-services firmsLarge purchasersLogistics organizationsWorkforce partnersData partners
WHAT WE INTEND TO MEASURE
Evidence before celebration.
- Categories mapped
- Local suppliers identified
- Gaps documented
- Matches facilitated
- Voluntarily reported local sourcing shifts
Participate now
Bring perspective.
Help shape the work.
Buyers and suppliers may express basic interest without submitting sensitive capability, purchasing, pricing, or inventory information.
- 01
Identify a broad category that deserves future regional exploration.
- 02
Express general interest as a local supplier or buyer.
- 03
Offer non-confidential expertise in supply-chain or data design.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVESBring perspective.