Economic Development
About Us
The City of St. Petersburg Economic Development Division 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.
Mission and Goals
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.
Redevelopment Initiatives
The redevelopment of our community is a central focus of the Economic Development. St. Petersburg has been a leader in redevelopment planning, structuring public/private partnerships, and devising techniques that enhance the redevelopment potential of our built environment.
- Learn about our redevelopment initiatives
Development Updates 2015
Building on the success of 2014, 2015 saw decade highs in total number of permits issued and construction value of new residential properties. Additionally, 2015 had the highest value of total construction since 2007. The number of construction permits issued has risen steadily with over 12,000 more permits issued in 2015 versus 2009. Along with an increase in development, the city’s 2015 estimated population indicates a 12,000 person increase since 2010.
Top Development Updates
Visit our development updates to learn more about the many exciting developments that happened in 2015 and the many more happening in 2016 and beyond.
