Forget the old-fashioned arcade. Gaming and esports is now a big business, and a combination of established companies and upstarts are using some proven business tactics to gain a foothold.  

Jill St. Thomas, executive director, Tampa Bay Tech

NIX United, seeking to solve recruitment and retention challenges, chooses St. Pete for a U.S. hub. In another key retention move, the company prioritizes autonomy for all employees.

University engineering departments shifts from design to manufacturing to meet skyrocketing demand for personal protective equipment.

TouchPoint Medical also worked its contacts to maintain its supply chain.

An upstart European tech company has arrived in St. Petersburg, opening its second U.S. office. It chose the city over several other suitors, in an effort to hire a team quickly.