Success Stories
Read stories of how companies have utilized the expertise and resources offered by PCED to find success in Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Economic Development
Canada Meets Florida
Last month, Dean Maratea, Economic Development Manager with Pinellas County Economic Development, joined local partners and business leaders in Toronto to tell more than 50 Canadian companies why business feels better in Pinellas County, Florida’s Ideal Business Climate. The trip was spearheaded by the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation (St. Pete EDC) and represented the organization’s first-ever business mission. Representatives from the City of St. Petersburg, SelectFlorida, and the Tampa Bay Partnership rounded out the economic development delegation, and the overarching goal was to help Canadian companies discover the resources, incentives, and opportunities available to help make the leap into the U.S. market.
Other past stories
- Manufacturing Month Spotlight: Made in Pinellas
- Hard Hats & Taps Event Serves Up New Opportunities for Local Construction Businesses
- Defense Contractor Expansion Fuels Economic Growth in Pinellas County
- Tech Advisor Selects Pinellas County for Relocation and Expansion of U.S. Headquarters
- Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show: Connecting Businesses to Buyers for 15 Years
- Foreign-Trade Zone Program Helps Pinellas County Businesses Gain a Competitive Advantage
- Pinellas Manufacturing Summit Explores the Industry’s Future in County
- Pinellas County Manufacturing Industry Event Draws More Than 50 Attendees and High Marks for Value
- The Grove Brings Business Back to Pinellas County Neighborhood
- Saturday Shoppes Extends Support for Emerging Businesses Across West Florida with Help from Pinellas County Economic Development
- Astaras, Inc. Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Pinellas County, Florida
- Small Business Fuels Big Growth Through Defense Contracting
- Foreign Direct Investment Mission to London Delivers Message: “Business is Better in Tampa Bay”
- Reverse Trade Show Connects More Than 100 Businesses to Tampa Bay Buyers
- Global Tampa Bay Launches Trade Mission to Mexico
- Florida Seating Expands in Pinellas County, Florida
- AGORA Edge Expands in Pinellas County, Florida
- Life-Saving Manufacturing Business Launches in Pinellas County, Florida
- Pinellas County’s International Business Development Efforts Attract Australian Delegation to Explore Trade Opportunities
- Hydro-Dyne Engineering Overcomes Challenges and Continues Growth with Assistance from PCED
- IMT Analytics Chooses Pinellas County, Florida for U.S. Expansion
- How Pinellas County Economic Development Is Using TampaBaySites.org to Drive Investment
- Networking Forum Creates Opportunities for Pinellas Defense Industry
- PCED Business Visit Helps Three Local Companies Access Tools to Fuel Growth
- Catalent Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Enhanced Development Capabilities and Additional Pilot Plant Area
- Europe’s Top Producer of Epoxy Finds a Footing in St. Petersburg, Florida with Assistance from Pinellas County Economic Development
- Pinellas County Commission Celebrates Completion of new Employment Sites Program Supported Industrial Building in Oldsmar, FL.
- Collision Conference 2022: Fostering Pinellas County’s Tech Industry Through Shared Partnership
- The #1-selling Sauce on Amazon.com Belongs to a Clearwater Small Business
- Pinellas County breaks ground on site of future Regional Business Incubator
Florida SBDC at Pinellas County
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.
Other past stories
- Grassroots Organization Builds Pathways to Opportunity in North Greenwood
- Martial Arts Business Builds Strength in St. Petersburg Community
- Ice & Water Supplier Rebuilds and Expands with Help from Florida SBDC at PCED
- Resilient Family Legacy: Boutique Resorts Rebuild in St. Pete Beach after Disasters
- Business Gains Success While Helping Organizations Thrive Through Culture
- Financial Advising Company Banks on Growth with help from the Florida SBDC at PCED
- Reaching for the Stars with Next-Gen Materials
- From Garage to Glass: Brewery Blends Craft Beer, Community, and Growth
- Pinellas Craft Brewery Pours Up a Glass to Business Resiliency and Success
- Pinellas AV Company Demonstrates Its Got What It Takes to Put on a Show
- Electrical Equipment Distributor Gains Traction, Expands to Bigger Pinellas County Location
- A Need for Innovation and Hygiene turns into Business Success
- Medical Care Business Flourishes While Advocating for the Underserved
- Woman Finds Her Passion in Real Estate, Giving Back
- Dumpsters 4 Rent Thrives by Serving Small Businesses
- Defense Company Gains Business Opportunities with Homeland Security and U.S Coast Guard
- Permanent Jewelry Business Finds New Home in St. Petersburg
- Flavorful Puerto Rican Food Truck Gets its Start in St. Petersburg
- Firefighting Alert System Makes Waves Across the United States
- IT Company Finds Success in St. Petersburg Technological Hub
- Tattoo Company Inks a Bright Future in Tarpon Springs
- Daydreamers Café
- The Crumb Factory
- Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
- Caldwell Management Solutions
- Detail Depot
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