Manufacturing
Pinellas County is a manufacturing powerhouse with an industry employee base numbered at over 34,000 strong. With a talented workforce, business growth resources, and a high-tech ecosystem, businesses in Pinellas are positioned to transition seamlessly to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Momentum in Manufacturing
With a legacy rooted in industries like defense, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, Pinellas County ranks 4th in Florida for manufacturing strength and 5th in total establishments. Our community has long been a driver of innovation—and we’re just getting started.
Pinellas County Economic Development takes a hands-on, personalized approach to help manufacturers thrive. We offer the tools, resources, and partnerships needed to fuel job creation, attract investment, and build high-wage careers. Through collaboration with educators, agencies, and emerging talent sources, we’re shaping the future of smart manufacturing—right here in Pinellas.
How can we help?
Whether you’re starting up or expanding, Pinellas County offers the perfect environment for exploration, experimentation, research, and development in manufacturing. Connect with us today to learn how your company can be part of Florida’s top ranked manufacturing region.
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Pinellas Manufacturing Industry Leaders
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For more information about the Advanced Manufacturing industry, contact:
Scott Talcott, Economic Development Manager.
Quick Facts
3rd
Largest Manufacturing Employment Base in FL
2nd
Largest Manufacturing Establishment Base in FL
2
International Airports and Foreign Trade Zones
#2
Best State for Business is FL
News & Success Stories
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Canada Meets Florida
Last month, PCED’s Dean Maratea 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.
Pinellas County Business News
The November 2026 issue of our monthly newsletter is out now, highlighting the most recent stories, events and opportunities impacting business in our Ideal Business Climate.
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