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
Networking Forum Creates Opportunities for Pinellas Defense Industry
On April 27, 2023 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. The event was a success enjoyed by nearly 100 attendees.
Other past stories
- 5/1/2023 – PCED Business Visit Helps Three Local Companies Access Tools to Fuel Growth
- 10/18/2022 – Catalent Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Enhanced Development Capabilities and Additional Pilot Plant Area
- 9/13/2022 – Europe’s Top Producer of Epoxy Finds a Footing in St. Petersburg, Florida with Assistance from Pinellas County Economic Development
- 9/6/2022 – Pinellas County Commission Celebrates Completion of new Employment Sites Program Supported Industrial Building in Oldsmar, FL.
- 7/27/2022 – Collision Conference 2022: Fostering Pinellas County’s Tech Industry Through Shared Partnership
- 2/25/2022 – The #1-selling Sauce on Amazon.com Belongs to a Clearwater Small Business
- 2/15/2022 – Pinellas County breaks ground on site of future Regional Business Incubator
Florida SBDC at Pinellas County
Tattoo Company Inks a Bright Future in Tarpon Springs
Lisa Adams, owner of Tarpon Springs Tattoo Co., started her business in Tarpon Springs in 2021. Matt Pack, senior artist and manager of the shop, says the town of Tarpon Springs has a lot to offer their unique business. “It has well-traveled, versatile people,” he said. “So, this is a diverse place that compliments all of our styles.” Shortly after launching the business, Adams reached out to the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) for business assistance. “The reason I reached out to the SBDC was mainly because this is a different kind of business and I wanted to – not having that experience of running a business this large – I wanted to get the best knowledge that I could,” she said.
Other past stories
- Daydreamers Café
- The Crumb Factory
- Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
- Caldwell Management Solutions
- Detail Depot
- Loaded
