City of St. Petersburg Economic and Workforce Development

The City of St. Petersburg Economic and Workforce Development Department is dedicated to supporting business retention, new business recruitment, and business expansion to ensure St. Petersburg's prominent position as a vital economic engine within the Tampa Bay market. In 2018, two of St. Pete’s Fortune 500 companies, Jabil Inc. and Raymond James, both announced major expansion plans for their current headquarter sites. Their commitment to the Sunshine City signals a larger trend of an ever-increasing popularity of St. Pete's business-friendly climate due to the collaborative efforts between the city and its partners. We work to expand employment opportunities, increase the economic sustainability of its activity centers, support the development of a quality workforce, augment the collaboration between the public and private sectors for mutual benefit, and ensure a high quality of life for all residents. We provide financial incentives, supplies market data, supports financing and business counseling programs, engages in redevelopment projects, markets St. Petersburg to business and promotes partnerships with other organizations to achieve its stated goals.