St. Petersburg College

About St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College is Florida’s oldest community college, serving over 47,000 students each year at 11 learning sites across Pinellas County through 2-year and 4-year degrees, industry certifications and short-term high impact workforce training courses. The College boasts one of the largest online programs and international programs in the nation. SPC’s skilled graduates fill jobs that stimulate the Pinellas County economy by more than $855 million each year. In fact, SPC graduates rank 1st for highest entry-level wages among Florida state college graduates – topping out at an average annual entry-level salary of $51,248. SPC’s mission is to empower our students and community to achieve success and economic mobility through academic excellence and engagement.

“St. Pete’s business community is known for its strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on community involvement and many businesses actively participate in local initiatives and contribute to the city’s development, creating a sense of belonging and purpose. These aspects make St. Pete not just a place to do business, but a community where businesses can grow and make a meaningful impact.”
Belinthia Berry
Dean of Workforce Development
St. Petersburg College

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Mike Swesey at St. Pete EDC

Mike Swesey

President & CEO

Contact for site selectors and companies considering relocation to or expansion in St. Pete

Samantha LoGrasso

Business Recruitment Manager

Contact for general inquiries and  initial exploration of St. Pete as a business location

Morgan Lazzara

Chief of Staff

Contact for CEO, Board, committees

Visit us in St. Pete

The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

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We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701