Small Business & Supplier Diversity
The Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (OSBSD) assists small businesses at every step of the way and is dedicated to enhancing the participation of small business in Pinellas County’s procurement opportunities. Startups, established businesses, or companies looking for resources can expect personalized assistance, consulting, classes and more to start, scale or accelerate.
Solutions for small businesses.
Pinellas County is known for its entrepreneurial ecosystem and rich history of innovation. Located on West Florida’s Central Gulf Coast in Florida, in one of the best business climates in the nation, Pinellas entrepreneurs and small businesses have the freedom to innovate, grow and prosper. Startups and businesses can take advantage of the hands-on, personalized approach to business assistance offered in Pinellas County.
The Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity delivers professional, high quality, education and assistance, economic opportunity, and access to capital to generate employment and economic growth for small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs as a partner with the Florida SBDC Network at Pinellas County. Additionally, the OSBSD is dedicated to enhancing the participation of small business in Pinellas County’s procurement opportunities. The OSBSD is responsible for the compliance of the Small Business Enterprise Program and provides support to certified businesses through business development and procurement advocacy programs, in cooperation with other departments and agencies.
How can we help your business grow?
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Entrepreneur Tools
STARTING A BUSINESS
From startup workshops to extensive resources of information, Florida SBDC at PCED has the tools your businesses needs to evaluate concepts and make decisions.Learn more.
PERMITS, LICENSES & TAXES
Resources on permits in Pinellas County, licensing requirements, and business tax receipt information.Learn more.
DISASTER PLANNING
Before disaster strikes, it’s important to know your risk, make a business continuity plan, and stay informed to protect your business in the event that a natural, man-made or biological hazard event occurs.Learn more.
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.Learn more.
MARKET RESEARCH
Visit our Economic Data Dashboard for all the latest economic indicators, statistics and figures.Learn more.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & DEMOGRAPHIC DATA TOOL
Looking for a commercial property to buy or lease for your business? Use our free commercial property & demographic data tool to research properties at your convenience, day or night.Learn more.
PARTNERS
Pinellas County’s chambers of commerce are your resource for networking, advocacy, information, growth strategies and education.Learn More.
News & Success Stories
Stay updated on the latest industry news in Pinellas County.
Networking Forum Creates Opportunities for Pinellas Defense Industry
Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) hosted a Defense Networking Forum in partnership with The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub (The Hub), the Global Forensic Justice Center at Florida International University, and sponsors Alakai Defense and the Florida Defense Contractors Association.
PCED Business Visit Helps Three Companies Access Tools to Fuel Growth
Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED)’s Yolanda Goodloe and Scott Talcott recently paid a business visit to RDM Innovation, EaseAlert, and Glassed Out Engineering at their shared location in the City of Largo.
Corporate Restaurant Leader Opens Unique Eatery
Chris Wicks spent 34 years in corporate restaurant leadership before deciding that he wanted to take a step back from the corporate world. Five years ago, he decided to semi-retire and open a restaurant of his own in Safety Harbor.
The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations please contact St. Petersburg College Security at (727) 791-2560 a minimum of five days in advance.
The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida and other private and public partners; hosted by the University of West Florida; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.
State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.]
This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
CONTACT US
Division Director, Office of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
cmccaster@pinellas.gov
(727) 453-7200
