Relocate & Innovate, Come Meet St. Pete!

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DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES

A City Built for Technology & 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.

Boasting a growing ecosystem of tech companies, startups, and leaders in business, St. Pete is truly a hub for tech and innovation. Tech 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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LET’S GRAB COFFEE & CHAT

St. Pete EDC is Heading to NYC

The EDC’s Beau Giles will be in New York City on October 16-22, 2023.

Let’s talk all things finance & learn more about why the Sunshine City is the perfect environment for your technology business to shine.

Chat with Beau in NYC!

Meet in person & talk about how St. Pete will benefit your business.

Can’t meet in NYC, but want to know more?

Reach out & we can show you our St. Pete or speak on the phone!

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WHERE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS FUSE

Life in St. Petersburg

St. Pete is an epicenter for business, arts and music, and overall has an amazing sense of community. From local flavors and breweries to beautiful natural scenery, our waterfront oasis offers something for everyone.

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    IT’S TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO THRIVE

    Download Our Brochure & Become St. Pete

    St. Petersburg’s weather forecast? Sunny for Business! Join the city where disruptive innovation and creativity converge. Find out why St. Petersburg is made for your success.

    It’s not just about the inclusive environment and a cool quality of life. It is so much more; see for yourself.

    Fill Out Form & Download My Brochure!


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    WE’RE #1


    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.

    TALENTED WORKFORCE


    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.

    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


    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?


    ST. PETE IS PERFECT FOR YOU

    Smart Decisions Start Here

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    Technology & St. Pete

    St. Petersburg creates a paradise that strikes the perfect balance between work and play. It’s no wonder major players are making St. Pete their home. Check out some blogs to learn how tech and St. Pete come together for all around success.

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    7+ Ways Opportunity Shines for Tech Companies in St. Pete

    St. Petersburg, Florida is a vibrant, thriving city that attracts and retains talented workers, drawn by a collaborative business community and outstanding quality of life. Tech leaders may be surprised to learn that…

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    Tech Puts the Shine in the Sunshine City Economy

    Code-X is a cybersecurity company that simplifies how organizations protect the world’s most sensitive information and systems. Powered by proprietary tech, Code-X is the industry’s first platform that applies impermeable…

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    Transforming Ideas Into Innovation in St. Petersburg, Florida

    Greater Tampa Bay has a long history of being on the cutting edge of developments in science, health care, technology, aviation and numerous other sectors, with impacts that are felt close to home and around the world…

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    Welcome Dynabyte: Swedish Software Solutions Firm Opens U.S. HQ in St. Petersburg, Floridaanies in St. Pete

    After years in the Swedish tech and startup ecosystem, Lentell is eager to bring Dynabyte’s experience working with clients like Spotify, Klarna, and Ikea to the Tampa Bay area.  He highlights the appeal of the St. Pete community…

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    St. Pete Named Best Place to Live in Florida and a Top Place in the U.S.

    “It’s no surprise that [St. Petersburg] is attracting so many Fortune 500 companies and is a magnet for startups, with several districts like downtown, the Skyway Marina and the Warehouse Arts District appealing to companies looking to launch or grow”…

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    Welcome Lynx Automation: Property Tech Co Relocates HQ from CA to Tampa Bay

    Lynx Automation, a property automation company, has announced it’s relocating its corporate headquarters from California to the Tampa Bay area. Company executives cited many reasons for the move, chief among them being Florida’s pro-business climate…

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    We’re here to help

    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.

    Connect to St. Pete

    We’ll put you in touch with the people, places, and programs you need to explore St. Pete as a new location for your business.

    General Inquiries

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