Economic Development and Housing

Services

• Business Counseling Services
• Site Selection Services

Business Counseling

Do you have a written plan for success? A written business plan complete with pro-forma financial statements can serve as an operating guide as well as a financing prospectus. There are many resources available to help counsel both the novice and seasoned business person.

Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce

Business Resource Center, business referrals, group insurance, legislative action, networking events, monthly newsletter and new member receptions are services the Chamber provides to businesses.

Location: 1130 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 727-461-0011

Florida Department of Revenue

Arbor Shoreline Office Park
Location: 19337 U. S. Highway 19 N., Suite 200
Clearwater, FL 33764-3149
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 727-538-7400

SCORE – Service Corp of Retired Executives

SCORE is a volunteer counseling organization associated with the U.S. Small Business Administration which offers free counseling for small businesses.

Location: 4707 140th Ave. N., Suite 311
Clearwater, FL 33762
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 727-532-6800
E-mail: www.score115@fl.freei.net

SBDC – Small Business Development Center

The University of South Florida’s SBDC offers one-on-one, free or nominally charged counseling to existing small-business owners as well as prospective entrepreneurs. SBDC offers workshops and seminars taught by industry experts.

Location: 1130 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727-461-0011
Location: 1101 Channelside Dr., #210
Port Authority Building
Tampa, FL 33602
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 813-905-5800
E-mail: www.sbdc.usf.edu

U.S. Department of Commerce - Export Assistance Center

Assist exporters in reaching new markets through its worldwide network of commercial offices in 130 countries. They also counsel companies on how to pin point the best foreign markets, how to find up-to-date foreign market research on specific products, and how to develop solid business contacts.

Location: 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #704
Clearwater, FL 33762
Phone: 727-893-3738

Site Selection

In today's market, the right space at the right price can make all the difference between success and failure of your business. As well, knowing the zoning, square footage, floor plan, on site parking and adjacent uses of your property can reduce the possibility of problems down the road. For real estate and market information, contact the following entities:

City of Clearwater Economic Development

Location: 112 S. Osceola Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 727-562-4220
www.myclearwater.com

Pinellas County Economic Development

Location: 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704
Clearwater, FL 33762
Phone: 727-464-7332
Fax: 727-464-7053
www.siliconbay.org

Pinellas Realtor Organization

Location: 7655 38th Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-347-7655
www.tampabayrealtor.com

Progress Energy Economic Development

Location: 17757 US Highway 19, Suite 560
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-519-2477
www.progress-energy.com/community

Tampa Bay Partnership

Location: 4300 W. Cypress St., Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-878-2208
www.tampabay.org