Tampa Bay is a 7-county region that has consistently received high ratings for quality of life, workforce availability, tax structure, cultural activities and educational opportunities. With this said, Tampa Bay has the ideal atmosphere for business. It is home to 3.8 million residents and has a labor force of 1.7 million working within the 147,000 businesses in the area. Tampa Bay’s job growth rate is 4.8%, more than double of the 2.2% national average.
Pinellas County, located in the Tampa Bay region, is known for its 35 straight miles of world renowned beaches and baseball spring training. Average temperatures of 73 degrees and sunshine for 361 days of the year attract residents and tourists alike. More recently, more companies are recognizing the area’s rapidly growing business environment that creates more jobs and investment opportunities annually.
Local entrepreneurs and family owned businesses have established the strength of the Pinellas County industrial sector. The county is recognized for its “ Mom and Pop” industries, which includes companies in traditional manufacturing, such as plastics, food processing and printing, as well as breakthrough technologies in electronics, medical devices, aviation and aerospace. With a pro-business atmosphere, job establishment tax incentives, low tax rates, and a strong infrastructure, Pinellas is the ideal base for ALL businesses large and small.
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City of St. Petersburg
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Pinellas County Demographics
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US Census Bureau
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Tampa Bay Business Journal
Florida Trend Magazine – “2008 Economic Yearbook”
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LoopNet
Blacks Guide
Bloomberg Market Watch
Market Watch from DowJones