Employment Sites Program
Pinellas County is deeply committed to helping companies expand and grow and provides tools like the Employment Sites Program and others to help drive investment and lay the foundation for the jobs of the future.
Pinellas County’s $90+ Million Employment Sites Program
Pinellas County instituted the Employment Sites Program (ESP) through the fourth iteration of Penny for Pinellas. This is the first time that funds from this revenue source have been associated with economic development initiatives. A total of 4.15% of the net proceeds of the Penny for Pinellas funds are dedicated to countywide investments in Economic Development Capital Projects. Over ten years it is anticipated that approximately $93 Million will be available.
Employment Sites Program Information
Learn more about the program.
The application period for Round 8 of the Pinellas County Employment Sites Program closed on Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m.
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For more information about the Employment Sites Program, contact
Denise Kelly, Economic Development Manager – Redevelopment
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Pinellas County boasts the largest manufacturing industry employee base in the Tampa Bay region at over 34,000 strong and ranks #5 in Florida for total manufacturing establishments. Our manufacturing legacy is rooted in industries like aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, and is home to manufacturing powerhouses like General Electric and Jabil. But the depth of Pinellas County’s manufacturing industry doesn’t stop at the big names: hundreds of companies are thriving in our Ideal Business Climate, supporting a wide array of innovative products, in-demand jobs, and local capital investment.
From Manufacturing Capability to Government Opportunity in Pinellas County
A manufacturer may have the equipment and expertise to make a needed part, yet still face a difficult question: How does that capability become a dependable source of supply for a government customer? During Manufacturing Month, it is a question worth asking in Pinellas County, where manufacturers already serve demanding commercial, aerospace, maritime and defense markets.
