Pinellas County Business News

Pinellas County Finance Fair: July 10

The Pinellas County Finance Fair is a chance for prospective business borrowers to talk one-to-one with 20 different Tampa Bay Area lenders in a trade show format without having to fill out any loan applications or guess which lender is the best match. Cut through the clutter and confusion and meet with a variety of lenders to explore options to finance and grow your business. Discuss your needs with a loan officer or browse the financing options in one convenient spot. Free registration includes lunch – register today at www.pced.org/financefair.

New in the Data Center…

Imports, Exports, & Trade Balances

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Pinellas County exported $37.3 billion dollars in goods and services last year and imported $41.1 billion. Find out what we make and what we take in this new trade report.

2018 BioFlorida Conference: Oct. 14 – 16

The 21st Annual BioFlorida conference will be held Oct. 14 – 16 in Ft. Lauderdale. The two-day event will include:

A program featuring scientific advancements and business achievements
General sessions with keynote speakers and 3 session tracks
BioPitch Competition giving emerging companies the opportunity to present their business plan and financing needs to investors
Several networking receptions and an Awards Ceremony
One-on-One Partnering
Opportunities to connect with leaders in the biopharmaceutical, medical technology and bioagricultural sectors

Click here for more details, including sponsorship opportunities.

2019 Florida Venture Capital Conference – Apply to Present

Is your Pinellas business a contender for venture capital? Apply to present at the Florida Venture Capital Conference, Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2019 in St. Petersburg. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of venture capitalists and private equity investors. Learn more and register at https://flventure.org/2019-florida-venture-capital-conference/.