Economic Development Dept	Modified: Jun 3, 2010 03:34 PM

Region Overview 

St. Petersburg is one of the easiest and cost effective regions to conduct your business. It's a community where you can take advantage of the hottest labor market in the United States.  

St. Petersburg is part of the No.1 metro area in the U.S. for job growth, with a job growth rate two times the national average. St. Petersburg is home to a diverse and resilient industry base, which flourishes in the city's sunny business climate.

The city also has a superb transportation, telecommunication and utility infrastructure. All of these factors – in addition to favorable tax codes and a healthy real estate market – continue to make the city a favorable economic environment for doing business.

To find out more about Business in St. Petersburg, click on one of the links below:

• Advantage St. Petersburg – Rankings/ Economic Overview
• Business Clusters – Learn about our six major business industry clusters
• High Tech Corridor (pdf) – St. Petersburg Anchor to the Florida High Tech Corridor
• Major Employers – Who's who in St. Petersburg
• Workforce – Accessible and Educated
• Education- Collegiate institutes and trade schools of higher learning
• Infrastructure – Transportation, Telecommunications, Utilities
• Technology – Unique Initiatives
• The St. Petersburg Region – 2nd largest market in the South
• "Green" St. Petersburg (pdf) – An environmental leader committed to sustainable practices  

Regional Economic Scorecard (bi-annual report provided by The Tampa Bay Partnership)

• Fall 2009
• Spring 2009
• Fall 2008
• Spring 2008
• Summer 2007
• Winter 2007

Download a copy of the Economic Development Department's brochure "St. Petersburg Shines" (This was a large PDF file, it has been broken down for easier download)

• Pages 1-2
• Pages 3-4
• Pages 5-6
• Pages 7-8
• Pages 9-10
• Pages 11-12
• Pages 13-14

Roadmap to Florida's Future: 2010-2015 Strategic Plan