Economic Development

Our Mission

To stimulate sustainable economic growth, enhance the quality of life for Pinellas Park residents, while creating a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive community.

Our Vision

To empower the Pinellas area businesses to realize its economic vision and seize control of its economic future. We will unite community residents, public and private sectors in a collaborative effort to achieve sustainable growth, high employment, and price stability while fostering improved productivity, higher literacy rates, and better public education.

Our Goal

To create an attractive environment for investment, harnessing the potential of land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance the quality of life and living standards for all residents. We are committed to transparency, sharing regular city and county updates, and also inviting more individuals to learn about and actively participate in our economic development committee.

Goals:

• Sustainable Growth: Develop and implement strategies to ensure the long-term economic sustainability of Pinellas Park as well as the County, with a focus on environmentally responsible practices.
• High Employment: Work towards achieving and maintaining a high level of employment within Pinellas County, providing opportunities for all residents.
• Price Stability: Promote policies and initiatives that aim to keep inflation in check, ensuring that the cost of living remains manageable for the community.
• Improved Productivity and Education: Invest in education and training programs to enhance workforce skills, boost productivity, and raise literacy rates, thereby increasing employability.
• Attractive Investment Environment: Create a business-friendly environment that attracts investments, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic resources and infrastructure.
• Enhanced Quality of Life: Implement projects and initiatives that improve the overall quality of life in the Pinellas areas, including healthcare, recreational facilities, and cultural offerings.
• Transparency and Information Sharing: Regularly communicate updates and progress to the community, fostering transparency and trust in the economic development process.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with and invite more individuals to join the economic development committee, ensuring diverse perspectives and expertise in shaping the local economic future.
• These goals align with the vision of realizing economic potential and taking control of our economic destiny while fostering community engagement and well-being.