Trade mission scores $35M in deals for area firms

TAMPA — Representatives from Global Tampa Bay member companies, accompanied by area elected officials, embarked on a trade mission to Mexico City in April and returned with $35.3 million in projected future sales and economic activity, according to a press release.

Formerly known as Tampa Bay Export Alliance, Global Tampa Bay is a cooperative effort of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp., Pinellas County Economic Development and the Pasco Economic Development Council.