Philip Morris International U.S. to Launch New Business Solutions Center, Creating 180 Jobs in Tampa Bay Area

New business hub will advance U.S. operations and support company's mission to deliver a smoke-free America by moving legal-age adults who smoke to better alternatives

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses ("PMI U.S.") announced an investment of approximately $50 million in a new Business Solutions Center in Tampa, Florida. The Center will create approximately 180 direct and indirect high-skilled jobs and represents a pivotal expansion of PMI U.S. operations, consolidating key functions—business solutions, distribution operations, and customer service—into a single hub.

Why it matters

This investment underscores PMI U.S.'s commitment to supporting Florida's business community and broader economic development, as the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and advance its mission of delivering a smoke-free America.

The details

The new Business Solutions Center will provide career opportunities across a wide range of skill levels, including finance, data engineering and analytics, information technology, project management, sales enablement, talent acquisition, people operations, and more. This investment includes capital expenditures for the build-out of the new workspace and PMI U.S.'s 10-year lease commitment for the site.

  • Since 2022, PMI U.S. has invested more than $1 billion in American manufacturing, operational capabilities and people costs (through September 30, 2025) as it continues to grow its workforce of more than 3,000 employees.

The players

Philip Morris International Inc.

A multinational tobacco company that is the parent organization of PMI U.S.

PMI U.S.

The U.S. businesses of Philip Morris International, which are committed to providing legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and ensuring the products are marketed responsibly.

Stacey Kennedy

The CEO of PMI U.S.

Dr. Bob Rohrlack

The Tampa Bay Chamber President and CEO.

Craig J. Richard

The president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council.

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What they’re saying

“Florida has proven to be an exceptional partner—offering a business-friendly environment, robust infrastructure, and a deep pool of highly skilled talent. 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.”

— Stacey Kennedy, CEO of PMI U.S. (PRNewswire)

“Philip Morris International's decision to establish a new office here is a strong vote of confidence in our region's dynamic economy, talented workforce, and thriving business environment. Investments like these contribute to the continued economic growth and global competitiveness of the Tampa Bay area. We look forward to seeing PMI U.S. become an active member of our business community and a valued partner in shaping the region's future.”

— Dr. Bob Rohrlack, Tampa Bay Chamber President and CEO (PRNewswire)

“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.”

— Craig J. Richard, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The new Business Solutions Center will be located at Highwoods Bay Center in the Westshore Business District at 5426 Bay Center Drive in Tampa, Florida.

The takeaway

This investment by Philip Morris International U.S. in a new business hub in Tampa, Florida underscores the company's commitment to supporting economic development and job creation in the region as it advances its mission of delivering a smoke-free America.