Pinellas County, FL
The Ideal Business Climate
Accelerate your company’s growth in a pro-business ecosystem along Florida’s sparkling Gulf Coast filled with boundless market opportunities.
Imagine your company in a community that has it all for large and small businesses to succeed — a diverse pool of trained individuals, access to international markets and suppliers, upgraded infrastructure, an entrepreneurial culture, incomparable beaches and all the community amenities that your employees desire. With so much potential located at the center of the robust Tampa Bay market, it’s no coincidence so many companies are choosing to open and expand in one of the most business-friendly counties in the U.S. Gain a competitive advantage in Pinellas County.
Why Pinellas?
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Communities of Pinellas County
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Quick Facts
3rd
Largest manufacturing base of
employment in Florida
360+
Average days
of sunshine
7,000+
Aviation
& aerospace industry
professionals
971,218
Population
1
International
Airport
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Florida ranks No. 2 among growth states for 2025
Jabil closes $750M acquisition of energy management company
Pinellas County Business News – January 2026
Start the new year with the latest news for businesses in Pinellas County! Inside, you’ll find feature stories about the benefits of FTZ designation and local companies that are growing with help from our expert team, as well as information on upcoming events designed to help your business thrive.
Foreign-Trade Zone Program Helps Pinellas County Businesses Gain a Competitive Advantage
On December 3, 2025, Pinellas County Economic Development’s Brent Barkway joined other international trade experts to provide information to businesses about the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program. The event was held at Port Tampa Bay and sponsored by the Port, Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED), and Foreign-Trade Zone 79. Participants received critical information about how the FTZ program can help streamline the process and minimize the costs associated with qualified importing, exporting, manufacturing, and distribution activities.
