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. Moreover, 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 with Pinellas County Economic Development.
Why Pinellas?
Let Pinellas County Economic Development help you explore the benefits of doing business in the ideal business climate.
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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Whether you are looking to relocate or expand an existing firm, we invite you to learn more about doing business in Pinellas County. Additionally, you can contact Pinellas County Economic Development staff for more information and stay connected with our latest updates.
News & Success Stories
Stay updated on the latest business news in Pinellas County.
Review the Latest News
about Business in Pinellas
St. Pete selects afforadble housing developer for mixed-use project in The Deuces
Vendor to Pay $1.2M Rent for Clearwater Beach Sites
A Fresh Take on Tradition: Fast-Casual Vietnamese Dining Thrives in Gulfport
As a first-time restaurateur, V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls owner Stephanie Nghiem turned to the Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development and the Florida SBDC at USF for guidance. With the support of business consultants Debra Schweikowsky and Greg Manning, she navigated financing options, developed detailed financial projections, and selected the ideal location after evaluating multiple markets.
Hard Hats & Taps Event Serves Up New Opportunities for Local Construction Businesses
On July 29 Pinellas County Economic Development’s Hard Hats and Taps event, co-hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center, connected 91 attendees representing construction-related businesses and prime contractors in an informal setting at Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg, Florida. The goal? Help local businesses find new avenues for growth in a fun, informal setting.
