May, 2011
Pinellas County – The Perfect Place for Stand Up Fitness
Brody Welte came to Florida looking for the ideal location in which to start a new stand up paddling business – he found that location in Pinellas County. Welte launched Stand Up Fitness in 2008 and credits both the area’s natural assets and its business-friendly climate for the company’s success. “Our beautiful waterways – from canals, lakes, and rivers to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico – offer endless opportunities for enjoying stand up paddling,” he explains. “Combined with the healthy lifestyle available here and the fantastic wildlife in the water, Pinellas County was the perfect place for us to start Stand Up Fitness.” Welte and Stand Up Fitness have also benefitted from the business assistance provided through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development.
It is easy, being Green!
Information about Pinellas County’s rapidly-growing green business sector is at your fingertips on our Green Technology & Sustainable Industry page. Green business opportunities abound thanks to funding opportunities, Green Business designations, local and educational partnerships, and more. SRI International chose Pinellas for its Marine Technology Unit and local company SolaMatrix will continue finding success in Pinellas’ green business-friendly environment as it expands under a recent acquisition. Visit us at http://pced.org/expansion_relocation/subpage.asp?green to learn how your green business can grow in Pinellas.
Spotlight on Clearwater
Clearwater is home to a diverse economy with businesses of every size. Downtown enjoys a unique location on a bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway with public green space lining the waterfront. The city is anchored by the Cleveland Street District, a traditional walkable urban setting with cafes, shops, farmers markets and concerts. Across town, at world-famous Clearwater Beach, the $30-million Beach Walk offers a lushly landscaped beachside promenade dotted with palm trees and an unbeatable view of the Gulf of Mexico. Want more?
Click here: http://www.pced.org/redevelopment/subpage.asp?Clearwater
May 17: Business Growth Conference
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host this free, one-day event at Pinellas County Economic Development during National Small Business Week. The conference will include presentations on certifications for growth, strategies to help businesses grow globally, marketing tips for growth, financing growth, and much more. Regsiter at http://www.pced.org/?ltid=6270.
Pinellas Public Transportation Forums, May 3-5 in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Largo
The Pinellas Alternatives Analysis (AA) Study focuses on choosing the routes and technologies that will guide the future of transportation in Pinellas. Please consider attending this meeting to share your thoughts and ideas. Find details, times, locations and links to more information at http://bit.ly/PinellasAA.
Next Hazardous Business Waste Collection: May 11
Dispose of unwanted hazardous electronics and chemical waste at the EnviroBusiness collection, scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. About ninety percent of all the electronic equipment brought in is either reused or recycled. Visit www.pinellascounty.org/bizwaste to learn more.
Small Business Matchmaker: Selling to the Government, May 5
By matching you with buyers from federal, state and local government agencies and contractors in your one-on-one matchmaker appointment, you’ll learn about crucial factors and best opportunities for your business. Cost $75-$100. Learn more at http://www.sbdctampabay.com/2011-government-small-business-matchmaker.
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