Tampa scores another HQ victory

For the second time in the past week, an Illinois-based firm has selected Tampa to establish a headquarters operation.

Velocity Resource Group intends to relocate from Aurora, Ill. The company, which was founded in 2001, has worked with more than 1,000 companies and provided staffing support for more than 50,000 assignments.

As part of its move, Velocity Resources intends to create 50 jobs, in executive management, sales, marketing accounting, recruiting and software development.