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With economic momentum building in Tampa's downtown, Channelside District and port, developers and government officials alike are increasingly setting their sights on luring a corporate headquarters to the city.

And thanks to recent budgetary moves in Connecticut, Florida stands a better chance than ever at landing a massive headquarters' relocation: General Electric Co.

Executives at the mammoth manufacturing, infrastructure and technology company have expressed frustration over the past year that Connecticut's governor has attempted to hike corporate taxes and cap tax losses that might offset gains.