Business & Industry
Pinellas County is committed to helping businesses grow and thrive to support a vibrant community. A business-friendly environment, an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture, and unbeatable quality of life make Pinellas County a community with boundless opportunities.
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Economic Development Department
Pinellas County Economic Development supports existing businesses and attracts new employers to Pinellas County.
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- Small Business Enterprise Program
- Occupational Licenses/Business Tax Receipts
- Florida Small Business Development Center
- Help for Entrepreneurs
- Chambers of Commerce
- Pinellas County Economic Development Data Center
- Green Business Partnership
- Corporate Sponsorship Program
- Business Retention and Expansion
Programs
View All ProgramsEmployment Sites Program
Pinellas County has committed funds in excess of $80 million to assist in the construction and redevelopment of industrial (manufacturing & flex)…
Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program
The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program protects our waterways by controlling how wastewater is disposed into city sewer systems and treatment facilities. All…
Small Quantity Generator Program
All counties in Florida are required by the legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification and verification program…
BCC approves funding for 223 affordable/workforce homes in two major housing developments
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners took a big step Tuesday to bring hundreds of new affordable homes into two large residential developments in the works for south Pinellas. The Commission approved more than $10 million to support 223 new affordable and workforce apartments in the massive Azalea Gateway and Sky Town Apartments in St. Petersburg. ...
President Biden Signs Law to Deliver Funding to SBA to Reopen its Disaster Loan Program and Support Recovery in Communities across the Country
On Dec. 21, President Joe Biden signed the American Relief Act, 2025 into law, providing funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s......
Rays stadium deal moves forward with County Commission vote
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a supplemental bond resolution and approved the form of documents for the......
Hours: Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Look here to find out the hours Pinellas County's Solid Waste Disposal Complex is open. ...
Business Recovery Assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene
Businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene can now access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs. FloridaCommerce’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program......
Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
Photo Caption: Garbage from the County’s homes and businesses at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. What are the new fees? Pinellas County Solid Waste’s......
BCC approves historic Rays stadium partnership
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an historic partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and the Tampa......
Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. ...
Water Fees and Rates
Find information and prices here about Pinellas County water. ...
Pinellas County celebrates ribbon cutting of the ARK Innovation Center Business Incubator
The Pinellas County Commission on Monday, Dec. 18, held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the ARK Innovation Center, a......