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| Celebrating SBDC Day 2022 |
| SBDC Day Business Tour Our team recognized National SBDC Day March 16th by celebrating the success of some of the many businesses that have been assisted by the Pinellas County Florida Small Business Development Center. This full-day tour of participating companies was captured on film and we are thrilled the present the resulting video. Special thanks to the fantastic businesses that helped us mark this special day: Detail DepotPhoenix Custom EngineeringRemy’s CaféTim McCahan After School SportsPVM Inc.Pole Star DefenseSouthie CoffeeGrand Hacienda |
 SBDC Day By the Numbers Our team visited eight SBDC clients on SBDC Day, and their combined contributions to Pinellas County’s economy are represented to the left. We are so proud of the accomplishments of these small businesses and appreciated having the opportunity to celebrate their collective success! |
| Congratulations ONYX Award Winners Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director of Pinellas County Economic Development, for being selected as a 2022 Woman on The Move Honoree by ONYX Magazine. We are also so pleased to congratulate fellow Honoree Desiree Noisette, Esq., President and Vintner of Mermosa Wines, a Pinellas County company and PCED client. The Women on the Move event celebrates influential black trailblazers who positively impact their communities and professions. |  |
| Pinellas County February Unemployment: 2.8%Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity reports a 2.8% February 2022 Pinellas County February unemployment rate. This rate was .03% lower than the state’s rate of 3.1% and .1% lower than the Tampa MSA’s rate of 2.9% Additionally, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA saw the highest annual growth rate in financial activities and manufacturing compared to all other metro areas in the state, and the area was tied for the highest annual growth rate in the state for the IT industry sector. |
Pinellas Technical College Machining Survey Pinellas Technical College is requesting assistance from the business community to improve its machining program. PTEC has an opportunity to purchase new equipment, supplies, software, etc. and asks that you take a quick survey to report which skills your future employees should have when they complete the machining training program at Pinellas Technical College. Click here to take the survey. |
| Job Fair for Business and Technology – Seeking EmployersSt. Petersburg College and CareerSource Pinellas want to help connect those interested in careers in business and technology with great local companies. When: April 6, 2022 11am – 1pmWhere: SPC EPI Center 13805 58th St. North Clearwater, FL 33760What: Tables will be set up for our preferred companies to find talent from both students and job seekers Space is limited; click here to register your company today. |