Pinellas County, FL
The Ideal Business Climate
Accelerate your company’s growth in a pro-business ecosystem along Florida’s sparkling Gulf Coast filled with boundless market opportunities.
Imagine your company in a community that has it all for large and small businesses to succeed — a diverse pool of trained individuals, access to international markets and suppliers, upgraded infrastructure, an entrepreneurial culture, incomparable beaches and all the community amenities that your employees desire. Moreover, with so much potential located at the center of the robust Tampa Bay market, it’s no coincidence so many companies are choosing to open and expand in one of the most business-friendly counties in the U.S. Gain a competitive advantage with Pinellas County Economic Development.
Why Pinellas?
Let Pinellas County Economic Development help you explore the benefits of doing business in the ideal business climate.
Communities of Pinellas County
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Quick Facts
3rd
Largest manufacturing base of
employment in Florida
360+
Average days
of sunshine
7,000+
Aviation
& aerospace industry
professionals
971,218
Population
1
International
Airport
Connect with us.
Whether you are looking to relocate or expand an existing firm, we invite you to learn more about doing business in Pinellas County. Additionally, you can contact Pinellas County Economic Development staff for more information and stay connected with our latest updates.
News & Success Stories
Stay updated on the latest business news in Pinellas County.
Review the Latest News
about Business in Pinellas
Bluewater, one of the area’s fastest-growing companies, expands into branded entertainment
Brundage Group, a 2026 Fast 50 honoree, adds strategic partner to grow
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater reports record high tourist tax collections
Defense Contractor Expansion Fuels Economic Growth in Pinellas County
Defense contractor McCormick Stevenson expanded its Pinellas County operations to add manufacturing, assembly, and test capabilities to its existing headquarters and engineering services. The expansion involved redeveloping a former 16,000-square-foot retail facility and was supported by Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program. McCormick Stevenson has created 50 engineering and technology jobs since its founding over 27 years ago and expects to add dozens of new science and engineering positions over the next 10 years.
June 2026 Business News
The June issue of our monthly newsletter opens with a reminder to Pinellas County businesses: now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. We provide quick, easy steps you can take today to safeguard your business for the future. Read on to see how our partnerships with regional economic development organizations help us all support more and better jobs for our citizens.
