Manatee County is open for business!
Manatee County wants your business to succeed. Learn more about a host of economic development incentives which can save your business time and money.
Manatee County Economic Development Division uses an “at your service” approach to cultivating and maintaining quality relationships with the business community. On a daily basis, we work hard to:
- Create and retain quality jobs for citizens;
- Expand the tax base;
- Diversify and build the local economy;
- Bolster the economic future of our community;
- Increase wealth by attracting exporting industries that are not dependent on the local economy and that bring in money from outside the region.
Looking to save some money in fees? read on
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The Port Manatee Encouragement Zone is a County initiative to facilitate a greater range of employment-based uses near Port Manatee. The zone helps to strengthen the economic health of Manatee County. read on
Earn sales tax refunds and property tax credits and more by doing business in the Enterprise Zone. read on
There are two Community Redevelopment areas under the Administrative Authority of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. Incentives offered in this area are subject to approval by the CRA board and inclusion in legally approved CRA plans read on
Manatee County Neighborhood Services Department administers the affordable/workforce certification process, assists developers in obtaining relief of impact and review fees and enforces mechanisms to ensure affordability of assisted units and compliance with all ... read on
Manatee County Economic Development Incentives
If your company exports the majority of its products, provides high-end training or research to a customer base or creates at least five jobs in a targeted industry, you may be eligible for Rapid Response Permitting. read on
Manatee County wants you to keep your business here. We offer solutions to keep your business here and to help your business expand and succeed. We work hard at attracting businesses considering a move to the southwest Florida region. Visit our Business ... read on
If your business benefits those with low and moderate incomes, the Community Development Block Grant program may help give your company a boost. read on
Minority and small business owners may be eligible for disadvantaged business incentives. read on
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