Economic Development

Economic Development

The Economic Development Division provides incentives and services that help existing and potential businesses to grow and create quality jobs for residents. By enabling industries and exports to grow, wealth is created for the citizens and businesses of Manatee County.

To find out how the County can help you to expand or relocate your business, please explore the following pages or contact the Economic Development Manager directly. [more]

Manatee County Economic Development

Manatee County is open for business

Manatee County is open for business

The Manatee County Economic Development Division with the help of other County agencies, helps to turn the assets of our region into business opportunities and jobs for residents read on

Community Redevelopment Areas

Community Redevelopment Areas

The Manatee County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a public entity created in 2002 for the purpose of revitalizing the County’s central neighborhoods and commercial corridor. read on

Port Manatee Encouragement Zone

Port Manatee Encouragement Zone

Learn about the benefits of doing business in an encouragement zone. read on

Urban Encouragement Zone

Urban Encouragement Zone

A geographical area located in the urban core of the County, conducive to higher density and use of transit services. read on

Enterprise Zone

Enterprise Zone

The Palmetto/North Manatee County Enterprise Zone offers tax incentives, in an effort to stimulate growth and development, to businesses and some area residents. read on

Jobs Now! Team

Jobs Now! Team

Take a look at the Manatee County Government Jobs Now! Team. read on

Disaster Recovery for Business

Disaster Recovery for Business

To minimize business down-time, a disaster preparedness and recovery plan is critical. read on