During National Small Business Week, CareerSource Pinellas is reminding people of the small business resources available to them through their local workforce development board. A 2021 economic analysis by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council found that small businesses account for roughly one-third of the total value of Pinellas County’s economy, or $17 billion out of the county’s $51 billion economy.
Small business resources
Through CareerSource Pinellas, small businesses in Pinellas County have access to things like:
- Specialized recruiting services
- Human resources support
- Assistance in identifying financial incentives
Businesses may also schedule on-site tabling events at Career Centers throughout the county. They can also attend other career fair and networking events to connect with job seekers.
Related: Top 5 Reasons You Should Start Your Small Business in Tampa
Throughout 2023, CareerSource Pinellas will host a series of webinars focused on the needs of small businesses. Guest presenter Jason Druding, Director of Business Services at CareerSource Pinellas, will discuss how to hire employees, train existing staff and how current incentives and programs and services might benefit your business and help your workforce needs.
Upcoming webinar dates:
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 12pm-1pm
- Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 9am-10am
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 12pm-1pm
Learn more about CareerSource
CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. They frequently partner with the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. CareerSource works to help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
