Rick Scott Announces 50 New Jobs at Integrity Express Logistics in Tampa Area

Gov. Rick Scott headed to Tampa Monday afternoon to announce 50 new jobs at Integrity Express Logistics, an asset-based third party freight brokerage company with an expansion in the Tampa Bay Area. 

"While Integrity Express Logistics could have kept expanding their business in Ohio, they recognized Florida as the best state to grow," Scott said. "More companies are picking Florida because we are committed to cutting taxes and I look forward to working with the legislature to cut $1 billion in taxes this year.”

Scott met with employees Monday, saying the company's job additions were good signs for Florida's economy and for job creation statewide.

The Tampa Bay Area has been a hot spot for companies deciding to locate or expand their operations on the West Coast of Florida -- Amazon, BlueGrace Logistics, C & S Wholesale Grocers, Cody Talbert Distribution, and Dart Container are just some of the companies which have decided to call the area home in recent years.

"We have found that Florida, and particularly the Tampa area, have been very conducive to our business climate and we are looking forward to years of growth," said Peter Ventura, partner at Integrity Logistics. "The Tampa area has a lot of talented people to choose from and many amenities that are top notch, making this an attractive place to grow our business.  Between the people, the State, and the City itself, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to be.”