Was your #PinellasCounty business damaged by #HurricaneDebby? Recovery assistance is available. Learn more at PCED.ORG/Hurricane
Pinellas County Economic Development
Government Relations Services
Clearwater, FL 11,644 followers
Pinellas County is the Ideal Business Climate. Come grow with us.
About us
Anchored by the urban markets of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Pinellas County is home to the headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies: Jabil, Tech Data and Raymond James. The county’s diverse, yet symbiotic, industry clusters ensure the availability of an adaptable high-tech workforce. With industry leaders Home Shopping Network (HSNi), Nielsen, ValPak and Catalina Marketing, Pinellas is rapidly becoming Florida’s hub for advanced data analytics. The county also has the second largest base of manufacturing employment in Florida, and a community-wide focus on supporting creative and innovative entrepreneurs. Through relationships with major universities and high-tech institutes, Pinellas has become a center for research and development in marine science, electronic instruments, medical devices, sensors, nanotechnology and health care. Draper Laboratory and SRI International have operations in Pinellas. The community’s proximity to MacDill Air Force Base allows Lockheed-Martin, Honeywell, Raytheon, GE Aviation, L3 Communications and General Dynamics to operate efficiently with a ready workforce and easy access to clients based at USSOCOM. Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) works with existing businesses to encourage expansion and seeks to attract new companies with high-wage careers to the community. Through investment tools, business classes, professional consulting services, trade missions to open new markets, and strategic partnerships, PCED fosters a pro-business environment and promotes the ideal business climate of Pinellas County, Florida. Learn more at http://www.PCED.org
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https://www.pced.org
External link for Pinellas County Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Clearwater, FL
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Economic Development and Business Services, Classes for Entrepreneurs & Start Ups, Expansion, Growth & Training Incentives, Corporate Relocation, Business Growth Consulting, Business Expansion, Redevelopment, Pinellas County Employment Sites Program, and Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise
Locations
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13805 58th Street N., Suite 1-200
Clearwater, FL 33760, US
Employees at Pinellas County Economic Development
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Mike Meidel, CEcD
Director at Pinellas County Economic Development
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Kurt Forster
Business Development Center Manager at Pinellas County Economic Development
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Gregory Cutrone, PE
Transportation Engineering Section Manager at Pinellas County Public Works Transportation Division
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Brent Barkway, CGBP
Business Development Manager at Pinellas County Economic Development
Updates
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CONGRATULATIONS to the #PinellasCounty companies named among GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch Finalists this year, and thank you for choosing to grow in our #IdealBusinessClimate! Astaras, Inc. DirectMail2.0 Emerson and Friends Grow Pro Agency Haddy Rogers Solutions Group
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We have two exciting opportunities Aug. 13: 9-10am: Digital Marketing - virtual workshop 11a-12:30p: ABC's of Business - in-person event for beauty professionals and cosmetology students Registration is free at PCED.ORG/Workshops. Sign up today!
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Aug. 13 - hear from a panel of experts representing several different types of private investors from friends, family and crowdfunding to angel investors and organized venture capital funds. Free registration is open at http://PCED.ORG/Workshops
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Governor DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $10 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Debby. Florida small business owners in need of assistance, including sole proprietors, are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Debby. Interested applicants can apply now through September 30, 2024, or until all available funds are expended.
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Aug. 15 - Tech Talk: Protecting AI Innovations - A Deep Dive into IP Rights. Join Tampa Bay Innovation Center for an insightful discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it pertains to copyright laws, patentability, and data ownership. https://lnkd.in/ePtW7Gbr
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Great story from St. Pete Catalyst on PCED Florida SBDC at USF client EaseAlert partnering with Florida Institute of Oceanography USF St. Petersburg to support inclusivity in marine science: https://lnkd.in/egH28K4f
Deep-sea research vessel utilizes local startup’s tech
https://stpetecatalyst.com
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Pinellas County Economic Development reposted this
🚨Florida’s Business Damage Assessment Survey is now activated for Florida business owners to self report physical and economic damage caused by 🌀Hurricane Debby ⬇️ Fill out the survey >> FloridaDisaster.biz
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A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for #Pinellas, as a possibly Strong Tropical Storm moves near or offshore us. We urge all #PinellasCounty businesses to be prepared and monitor conditions as the situation evolves. Find links to tools & resources at PCED.ORG/Hurricane
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Join us next week for two virtual workshops to help your #smallbiz! Free registration is open at PCED.ORG/Workshops
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