According to the Florida Governor’s office, Florida leads the United States in job creation, with Tampa/Hillsborough County at the forefront. Hillsborough County has about 740,000 employed people, and planners report that number will increase to 922,000 by 2015. If you're looking for a place to start or grow your business, Tampa Bay is right for you. In 2004, Florida was ranked #2 as one of the best places in America for start-ups.