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A recently announced expansion plan forOscor, Inc.will bring 70 new high-wage jobs to Palm Harborin unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida. Oscor has been expanding its research and development efforts, developing innovative technologies steadily over the past three years, indicating the fortitude of the company and the strength of the community in which it resides. “Coupled with its existing business unit known as Oscor Caribe, the company gave serious consideration to Minneapolis for this project,” explains Danielle Ruiz, Business Development Manager for Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED). “That Pinellas County came out on top speaks to both the positive impact of Florida’s incentive programs and the appeal of the area to high-tech industry.” Continue this story here.
Davidoff Finds "The Good Life" in Pinellas
The Oettinger Davidoff Group (“Davidoff”) will soon bring its “Good Life” philosophy to Pinellas County, Florida. The company selected an existing facility within the city of Pinellas Park in which to relocate its U.S. headquarters. With this move, Davidoff will bring 90 new jobs paying 150% of the average annual wage. The availability of a recently vacated facility with over 100,000 square feet was one attraction for Davidoff. The ease of doing business in Florida and the incentives available to make the relocation cost-effective also helped make Pinellas County the right location. “I’m very pleased to welcome Davidoff and these new jobs to Pinellas County,” said Karen Williams Seel, Chair of the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners. “Pinellas County is focused on creating a business climate that encourages corporate expansion and job creation. Wins like this one, in such a competitive environment, serve to further emphasize the advantages of choosing Pinellas.” Read more here.
Officials Break Ground at SRI St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Fla. (October 30, 2008) – Pinellas County officials and SRI International executives, joined by other government and business leaders, broke ground on a new research and development (R&D) facility at the Port of St. Petersburg. The new facility, called SRI St. Petersburg, will provide a home for 100 SRI researchers and staff conducting cutting-edge R&D in areas such as marine science and technology, port security, energy and the environment. Click here to read more. |
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