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From the Gulf Coast to the Space Coast, Pinellas County is the leader in attracting and growing cutting-edge industry. With 4,500 high tech companies along Interstate 4, the area is aptly-named Florida's High Tech Corridor (FHTC). It is one of the five fastest growing high tech centers in the country. Contributing to the Corridor's rapid growth is the vibrant Information Technology Industry. The University of South Florida reports Florida's Information Technology Industry has grown 60% over the last five years. Partnership opportunities, a pro-business environment with job creation tax incentives, low tax rates, a network of industry professionals, a developed infrastructure, and a trained workforce have emerged to create a cohesive unit of IT firms and other high tech industries thriving in Pinellas County. · 12% of the total Florida High Tech Corridor Information Technology industry employment is located in Pinellas County. · Over 4,500 are employed in Pinellas' information technology companies with an average annual salary of over $52,000, creating a salary impact of over $241 million. · Pinellas County is committed to training tomorrow's information technology workforce through unique workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeship and on-the-job training, fellowships, continuing professional education and extensive partnerships with local colleges and national universities. · Pinellas County's top rated colleges and universities provide local firms with qualified graduates in a variety of majors, including: Computer Science and Information Systems and Management Information Systems. *Data provided by Pinellas County Economic Development The Pinellas County Technology Alliance (PCTA) is a group of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the promotion and growth of knowledge-based business and talent in Pinellas County. |
