Clearwater
The seat of Pinellas County government and located within a short drive to two international airports, the city of Clearwater is an attractive location for business in addition to its long history with tourism, sports, and recreation. Home to MLB Spring Training, an annual Ironman 70.3, and Ruth Eckerd Hall - rated among the concert venues worldwide - sparkling Clearwater has cultivated a strong infrastructure and quality of life.
Recently, Clearwater has completed their $30-millon Beach Walk - a pedestrian, parking, and roadway project to enhance both resident and visitor experiences at award-winning Clearwater Beach. Just across the Intracoastal Waterway, several initiatives are underway to reaffirm Downtown Clearwater as a regional activity center for business and pleasure. Throughout Clearwater, business and industry will find leaders engaged in issues of regional and municipal importance.
Through their economic development programs, city staff can assist in the identification of potential locations, train employees, improve sites and buildings and target potential tax incentives. If you choose the city’s downtown CRA, there are even more potential benefits, including startup and façade improvement programs.These are complemented by robust business development and assistance programs at the University of South Florida and St. Petersburg College.
Notable Employers: Sunbelt Software, Aerosonic