Life Sciences & Medical Technologies
Pinellas County is building the future with innovative Life Sciences and Medical Technologies industry leaders and the support of a strong existing supplier network.
Ingenuity in medicine and medical devices.
Florida is home to the nation’s second-largest medical device manufacturing industry, second-largest pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and is ranked in the top five states for largest biotech R&D. With a strong supplier network and strong workforce pipeline of STEM graduates, it’s no wonder that nearly half of all life sciences companies in the Tampa Bay region are located in Pinellas County. Statewide organizations such as the Pinellas-based Florida Medical Manufacturers’ Consortium (FMMC), as well as educational and governmental partners have a vested interest in expanding this vital sector. Pinellas offers a pro-business environment with job creation tax incentives, low tax rates, a developed infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strong educational institutions focused on industry needs.
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Industry Leaders
Quick Facts
7,000+
Medical Tech jobs in Pinellas County.
1/5
of Florida’s economic activity in Medical Devices is from Pinellas County.
#2
Top State in the US for FDA Registered Established.
#2
Best State for Business is Florida.
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Pinellas County Business News – December 2024
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AGORA Edge Expands in St. Petersburg with Support from Employment Sites Program
On Tuesday, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the ribbon-cutting for AGORA Edge’s new facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. Growing since 1985, AGORA Edge is a leader in soft goods design and manufacturing, 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.
