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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Philip Morris International Plans Tampa, Florida, Operations

03/24/2026
Tobacco and nicotine products company Philip Morris International plans to establish operations in Tampa, Florida.

The $50 million project will include the build out of an existing facility, located at Highwoods Bay Center in the Westshore Business District, that will consolidate functions including business solutions, distribution operations, and customer service.

"Florida has proven to be an exceptional partner, offering a business-friendly environment, robust infrastructure, and a deep pool of highly skilled talent," said Stacey Kennedy, CEO of PMI U.S. "Our new Business Solutions Center underscores PMI U.S.'s long-term commitment to investing in American communities and the people who power them. It reflects our determination to build strong, local teams across the country to advance our mission of delivering a smoke free America. The Tampa Bay area, in particular, stands out for its dynamic culture and quality of life, both essential to attracting and retaining the talented workforce that drives our innovation."

Philip Morris International (PMI) manufactures and sells cigarettes, smoke-free products, and next-generation nicotine delivery systems.

"Philip Morris International U.S.'s corporate philanthropy and community investment practices make the organization a perfect fit for Tampa," noted Craig J. Richard, CEcD, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. "When we recruit companies like PMI U.S. to our market, we engage their teams with business leaders whose companies have not only created jobs here but have invested in making Tampa Bay an even better place to live, work and raise a family. We look forward to assisting the PMI U.S. team as they settle into their Westshore offices and supporting their success in Hillsborough County."

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