International Trade
Pinellas County offers customized assistance for export planning and can serve as a single point of contact for international business programs available at Federal, State and local levels.
Export Assistance
Companies that do business internationally choose Pinellas County for various reasons, including Tampa International Airport’s non-stop air service to more than 90 domestic and international destinations, proximity to Port Tampa Bay, an expansive Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), and a strong supply chain network. Conveniently located minutes from the I-4 corridor and Florida’s top universities and talent producers, Pinellas County offers the global connections, suppliers, and the workforce that businesses need to grow and expand.
Pinellas County provides assistance with export planning, Federal, State, and local international business programs, trade mission planning, including Gold Key matchmaking events, international marketing plans, and international trade show grants. Our office can also assist you with an FTZ benefit analysis to see if an FTZ is right for your business.
International Trade Services
Find the ideal business climate in Pinellas County with assistance from our International Trade experts.
Additional Resources
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Is your company interested in Export Assistance or is your company interested in Pinellas for Foreign Direct Investment? Contact:
Brent Barkway, CGBP, Business Development Manager.
News & Success Stories
Stay updated on the latest business news in Pinellas County.
Global Tampa Bay Launches Trade Mission to Mexico
Global Tampa Bay successfully led a trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, from February 24 to 27, 2025 to assist local businesses in expanding to new markets and promote the region for foreign direct investment while also celebrating Tampa International Airport and Aeromexico’s newest nonstop service between Tampa Bay and Mexico City.
Pinellas County’s International Business Development Efforts Attract Australian Delegation to Explore Trade Opportunities
In early May 2024, several Pinellas County businesses enjoyed a unique opportunity. As part of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week, a delegation of Australian Defense companies toured St. Petersburg’s Maritime and Defense Technology HUB, meeting with companies to explore potential connections for trade and investment.
Hydro-Dyne Engineering Overcomes Challenges and Continues Growth with Assistance from PCED
For more than a decade, Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) has worked closely with local manufacturer Hydro-Dyne Engineering to help the company sustain its continued growth and success in Pinellas Park, Florida. Continually fostering a relationship with the company, PCED staff members have over the years been able to quickly identify and recommend solutions to challenges Hydro-Dyne has faced.
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