Tampa area officials grapple with workforce quality issues

With the results of a comprehensive comparison study against nearly 20 peers, Tampa area officials and business leaders have a core challenge: to recruit and retain talent.

COURTESY: Tampa Bay Partnership President and CEO Rick Homans says the community has some good attributes — but is also lacking in some areas. Â
COURTESY: Tampa Bay Partnership President and CEO Rick Homans says the community has some good attributes — but is also lacking in some areas. Â
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