Success Stories
Read stories of how companies have utilized the expertise and resources offered by PCED to find success in Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Economic Development
AGORA Edge Expands in Pinellas County, Florida
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the ribbon-cutting for AGORA Edge’s new facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. AGORA Edge, a leader in soft goods design and manufacturing, serves diverse industry needs, including medical supplies, safety equipment, and mobile computing. Established in 1985, AGORA Edge employs over 350 workers and counts several Fortune 500 companies among its clients. With rising demand, the company outgrew its existing space and used Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program (ESP) to fund an expansion, adding nearly 48,000 square feet and 50 new jobs. The expansion also includes infrastructure for an additional 32,000 square feet, potentially adding 70-100 more jobs in the future.
Other past stories
- Life-Saving Manufacturing Business Launches in Pinellas County, Florida
- Pinellas County’s International Business Development Efforts Attract Australian Delegation to Explore Trade Opportunities
- Hydro-Dyne Engineering Overcomes Challenges and Continues Growth with Assistance from PCED
- IMT Analytics Chooses Pinellas County, Florida for U.S. Expansion
- How Pinellas County Economic Development Is Using TampaBaySites.org to Drive Investment
- Networking Forum Creates Opportunities for Pinellas Defense Industry
- PCED Business Visit Helps Three Local Companies Access Tools to Fuel Growth
- Catalent Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Enhanced Development Capabilities and Additional Pilot Plant Area
- Europe’s Top Producer of Epoxy Finds a Footing in St. Petersburg, Florida with Assistance from Pinellas County Economic Development
- Pinellas County Commission Celebrates Completion of new Employment Sites Program Supported Industrial Building in Oldsmar, FL.
- Collision Conference 2022: Fostering Pinellas County’s Tech Industry Through Shared Partnership
- The #1-selling Sauce on Amazon.com Belongs to a Clearwater Small Business
- Pinellas County breaks ground on site of future Regional Business Incubator
Florida SBDC at Pinellas County
Pinellas Craft Brewery Pours Up a Glass to Business Resiliency and Success
Mastry’s Brewing Co. made history by becoming the first craft distillery in St. Pete Beach, offering a unique blend of handcrafted beers and spirits. With support from the Florida SBDC at PCED, owner Matthew Dahm tackled business planning and development, and connected with lenders to secure crucial funding. “They [Florida SBDC at PCED] helped me Identify the questions that I didn’t know to ask and line me up with the resources to really set us up for success on those next steps that we’re taking with our business development.”
Other past stories
- Pinellas AV Company Demonstrates Its Got What It Takes to Put on a Show
- Electrical Equipment Distributor Gains Traction, Expands to Bigger Pinellas County Location
- A Need for Innovation and Hygiene turns into Business Success
- Medical Care Business Flourishes While Advocating for the Underserved
- Woman Finds Her Passion in Real Estate, Giving Back
- Dumpsters 4 Rent Thrives by Serving Small Businesses
- Defense Company Gains Business Opportunities with Homeland Security and U.S Coast Guard
- Permanent Jewelry Business Finds New Home in St. Petersburg
- Flavorful Puerto Rican Food Truck Gets its Start in St. Petersburg
- Firefighting Alert System Makes Waves Across the United States
- IT Company Finds Success in St. Petersburg Technological Hub
- Tattoo Company Inks a Bright Future in Tarpon Springs
- Daydreamers Café
- The Crumb Factory
- Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
- Caldwell Management Solutions
- Detail Depot
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