EDC under fire for name change

A city/county organization has adopted a regional brand identity, drawing intense criticism.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. November 1, 2019
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Tampa City Council Member and Tucker/Hall President Bill Carlson has bashed the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp.'s proposed name change. Courtesy photo.
Tampa City Council Member and Tucker/Hall President Bill Carlson has bashed the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp.'s proposed name change. Courtesy photo.
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What is “Tampa Bay”? Just as important: Who should use the term in their brand?

 

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