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
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.
Brent Barkway, Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) Economic Development Manager, explains, “SOF Week draws over 20,000 attendees to the Tampa Bay area – we wanted to capitalize on that and connect with decision-makers who might not otherwise know about the benefits and opportunities for doing business here in Pinellas.”
Other past stories
- 12/1/2023 – Hydro-Dyne Engineering Overcomes Challenges and Continues Growth with Assistance from PCED
- 10/1/2023 – IMT Analytics Chooses Pinellas County, Florida for U.S. Expansion
- 7/1/2023 – How Pinellas County Economic Development Is Using TampaBaySites.org to Drive Investment
- 6/1/2023 – Networking Forum Creates Opportunities for Pinellas Defense Industry
- 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
Woman Finds Her Passion in Real Estate, Giving Back
Client Pamela Bell has nothing but praise for the assistance provided by Kurt Forster and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at PCED. “I am telling you the SBDC was a godsend to me. I never would have known how to put everything together the way that it has.”
Bell owns her own Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) and holds her license under Coastal Christies Property Group, LLC, which focuses on residential, investment, and commercial properties, including luxury. While learning the trade, she enlisted the help of the SBDC to grow her business.
Other past stories
- Dumpsters 4 Rent Thrives by Serving Small Businesses
- Defense Company Gains Business Opportunities with Homeland Security and U.S Coast Guard
- Permanent Jewelry Business Finds New Home in St. Petersburg
- Flavorful Puerto Rican Food Truck Gets its Start in St. Petersburg
- Firefighting Alert System Makes Waves Across the United States
- IT Company Finds Success in St. Petersburg Technological Hub
- Tattoo Company Inks a Bright Future in Tarpon Springs
- Daydreamers Café
- The Crumb Factory
- Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
- Caldwell Management Solutions
- Detail Depot
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