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Optics & Photonics
Industry Overview
Pinellas County offers optics and photonics companies a progressive pro-business climate paired with performance-based job creation incentives, competitive tax rates, a network of established industry professionals, developed infrastructure and a skilled workforce. Optics and photonics are significant to the economy, and Florida's Governor has underscored this importance by allocating $10 million to establish the Florida Photonics Center of Excellence (FPCE) at the University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics. Florida is emerging as the nation's leader in photonics-based industries and industries enabled by photonics.
Madico’s recent acquisition of St. Petersburg, Florida manufacturer Solamatrix, Inc. will result in growth for the company and will create over 60 new, high-wage jobs in Pinellas County, while retaining the existing staff of 52 employees. Rob Comeau, Madico’s Director of Marketing, states, “The acquisition of Solamatrix represents a superb opportunity to expand our operations by building on the expertise of both entities. There’s no question that staying in Pinellas County is the right move for us; here, we have the proven contacts, suppliers and community support necessary to continue growing our product lines and raising the bar on customer satisfaction.” Read more here...
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There are nearly 1,800 optics and photonics professionals employed in Pinellas County, accounting for 28% of the total optics & photonics employment in Florida's High Tech Corridor.
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The average annual wage for the optics and photonics industry in Pinellas County is $49,582, creating an annual economic impact of over $66 million.
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Pinellas County is committed to training tomorrow's optics and photonics professionals through unique workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training, fellowships, continuing professional education and extensive partnerships with local colleges and national universities.
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