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
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For more information about the Advanced Manufacturing industry, contact:
Scott Talcott, Economic Development Manager.
Quick Facts
3rd
Largest Manufacturing Employment Base in FL
2nd
Largest Manufacturing Establishment Base in FL
2
International Airports and Foreign Trade Zones
#2
Best State for Business is FL
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Visit PCED.ORG/Hurricane for a full list of resources and tools available to help businesses recover from damage incurred from Hurricane Helene and/or Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County Economic Development Announces Director Dr. Cynthia Johnson Elected to the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council
Pinellas County Economic Development is pleased to announce that its Director, Dr. Cynthia Johnson, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) following a majority vote by the full Board at IEDC’s 2024 Annual Conference.
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