June, 2011
Pinellas County Job Corps Center & the Tampa Bay Region’s Business Community
When the Pinellas County Job Corps Center opened last year in the Midtown community of St. Petersburg, it launched opportunities – for jobs, training, education and the future. The center now employs 110 staff members and is currently training 160 students specializing in the medical and construction trades. The center’s student capacity is 300 students. Recruitment efforts continue and the center will gradually ramp up to full capacity.
Spotlight on Unincorporated Pinellas
Covering areas as diverse as suburban Gateway, Downtown Palm Harbor, Central Lealman, and the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, unincorporated Pinellas County offers excellent redevelopment opportunities for a variety of uses.
The County is currently updating its Land Development Code to encourage job creation and high quality redevelopment projects. To assist businesses, the County provides Job Creation and Training Incentives, a Foreign Trade Zone, and a Brownfield program.
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The 2011 Hurricane Season Begins June 1… Are You Ready?
What will your business do if a storm threatens? How will it recover after a storm? Does your family have a hurricane plan? Visit us at www.pced.org/hurricane for a full page of disaster planning information and the latest news during this hurricane season.
Nominations open for the 2011 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards
On behalf of Governor Rick Scott, Enterprise Florida is issuing a call for nominations for the 2011 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards. This program honors companies in Florida’s targeted industries for economic growth and diversification for exceptional contributions toward enhancing the state’s economy. The awards will be presented during Industry Appreciation Week, which occurs annually during the third week of September. Learn more and submit nominations at http://www.eflorida.com/ContentSubpageFull.aspx?id=4752.
SBA’s deadline for Physical Damage Disaster Loan Applications in Florida is June 6
This is for filing claims related to damages from the tornadoes in Pinellas County on March 31, 2011. Click here for more information and links: http://www.pced.org/demographics_data/subpage.asp?coop. Pinellas County businesses with questions regarding SBA Disaster Loans or the process for filing loans, should contact the Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County at (727) 453-7200.
“Taking the Next Step” – WorkNet’s 5th Annual Business & Education Summit, Sept. 16
The mission of this no-cost event is to develop and promote partnerships between education and business. Each year, nearly 200 of Tampa Bay’s top executives and educational minds gather to discuss the needs of industry and collaborate on ways to further develop and retain a quality workforce. Join keynote speaker Dr. Barry Asmus as he discusses the “Six Unstoppable Trends” that are impacting America’s business and economy. Learn more about the program and sponsorship opportunities at http://bit.ly/jU59oG.
June 23 – 24: FEDC’s 2011 Annual Conference, in Orlando
Discover new tools and resources, learn best practices, and network with economic development leaders from around the state at the Florida Economic Development Council’s (FEDC) exclusive professional development conference. View the full agenda and learn more about registration, accommodations and sponsorship opportunities at http://www.fedc.net/professional-development/conference/.
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