Podcast artwork featuring Tampa Bay Partnership President and CEO Bemetra Simmons discussing regional leadership, economic development, and the future of the Tampa Bay area.
Bemetra Simmons is President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of business, nonprofit, and civic leaders dedicated to advancing the region's economic prosperity and quality of life.

Tampa Bay Developer | Fixing the Transportation and Housing Crisis

June 26, 2026

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Bemetra Simmons is President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of business, nonprofit, and civic leaders dedicated to advancing the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life. In this episode, Simmons discusses the Tampa Bay Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) and its efforts to advance innovative transportation solutions throughout the region. She also highlights the five priority projects selected through the RIA process, explaining how these transformative investments could strengthen regional connectivity, expand mobility options, and support Tampa Bay’s future growth and economic vitality.

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