Advanced 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

As a community with a rich history of manufacturing in industries including defense, medical devices, electronics, aviation, and aerospace, Pinellas leads as 3rd in the state for its manufacturing base, and 2nd in the number of manufacturing establishments.

Pinellas County has been at the forefront for decades to help usher in the next wave of manufacturing by offering the tools, resources and the environment to drive job creation and investment in an evolving business climate. Pinellas County Economic Development takes a hands-on, personalized approach with manufacturers to foster high-wage skills growth and collaborates with partner agencies, educational institutions and non-traditional talent sources to produce and retain smart manufacturing talent. 

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

Beckwith Electric
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Connect with us.

For more information about the Advanced Manufacturing industry, contact:

Scott Talcott, Economic Development Manager.

Quick Facts

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3rd

Largest Manufacturing Employment Base in FL

2nd

Largest Manufacturing Establishment Base in FL

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2

International Airports and Foreign Trade Zones

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#2

Best State for Business is FL

News & Success Stories

Stay updated on the latest business news in Pinellas County.

Life-Saving Manufacturing Business Launches in Pinellas County, Florida

With assistance from Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program (ESP), Chris Jaynes and Kathleen St. Jean have launched a truly life-saving business in Palm Harbor, Florida. AlloCyte is utilizing the ESP to help finance the renovation of an outdated manufacturing space, providing the start-up with the facility it needs to become the only U.S. producer of pharmaceutical preservation liquids required for human organ transplant. The project will result in rehabilitating more than 25,000 square feet of manufacturing space and brings 60 new high-wage jobs to Pinellas County.

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Pinellas Businesses Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Can Receive Critical Business Recovery Assistance at Two Locations

Pinellas County businesses can receive assistance with critical business recovery programs at two locations. The Mobile Assistance Center will be located at the Clearwater Main Library on Friday, November 1, and Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. The Business Recovery Center is open Monday through Friday and is located at Pinellas County Economic Development offices at the EpiCenter.

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CONTACT US 

Thinking about expanding in or relocating to Pinellas County? Let us help.
Scott Talcott
Economic Development Manager
stalcott@pinellas.gov
(727) 464-7353
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