St. Pete EDC is Heading to Chicago
The EDC’s Mike Swesey will be in Chicago from July 22-24, 2024 .
Let's talk all things finance & learn more about why the Sunshine City is the perfect environment for your financial services business to shine.
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A City Built for Financial Services & Innovation
Boasting a growing ecosystem of financial services and technology companies, startups, and leaders in business, St. Pete truly is a hotbed for finance, tech, and innovation.
Get the benefits of Florida’s top-ranked business climate in a genuinely welcoming, neighborly, and inclusive business community. Growth is fueled by the Sunshine City's commerce-friendly climate and an effortlessly cool quality of life that draws an expanding workforce of top-notch talent from around Tampa Bay and the world.
Financial services companies are drawn to St. Pete’s variety of business districts, including a walkable downtown and the convenient Gateway District that houses some of St. Pete’s largest companies. In addition, St. Pete’s Innovation District anchors Florida’s High Tech Corridor and is home to one of the largest concentrations of world-class research organizations in the country.
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Florida is consistently ranked one of the best states for businesses, both in terms of economics and workforce. The City of St. Pete has won numerous awards and accolades for community and business opportunities. We offer a lifestyle that is easy to love and hard to ignore.
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St. Pete boasts a talented and driven labor force, with average labor costs lower than national industry average for 16 of 22 occupational groups. Exceptional higher educational institutions and transplants keep the pipeline open.
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St. Petersburg is a highly favorable environment for both large and small business growth, with a business-friendly government and a thriving private sector. From entrepreneurs to major players, we foster success at all levels. What's not to love?
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