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Hillsborough County Economic Development Services

Original title: Economic Development | Hillsborough County, FL

Economic Development Small Business Hillsborough County Business Grants Workforce Development

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The Frame

What this does

Local businesses can access specific county-managed support programs, grants, and certification opportunities that impact their eligibility for county contracts and economic assistance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small businesses

Small businesses in the four-county region may qualify for the SBE program to access economic growth opportunities.

Construction industry firms

Construction firms are subject to a $12 million gross annual sales cap to participate in the SBE program.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Hillsborough County's Economic Development department provides resources to support local business growth, job creation, and workforce training. The department manages programs for small businesses, business relocation, and economic innovation initiatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility requirements for the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program?

Businesses must be located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, or Hernando counties, have 50 or fewer permanent full-time employees, and meet specific gross annual sales caps ($12 million for construction, $8 million for others).

Where can I find economic reports regarding the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp?

Economic reports and agreements for the THEDC are available on the Hillsborough County website under the Economic Development department section.

Why It Matters

Local businesses can access specific county-managed support programs, grants, and certification opportunities that impact their eligibility for county contracts and economic assistance.

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Regional SBE Eligibility

The SBE program explicitly extends eligibility beyond Hillsborough County to include Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties, indicating a regional approach to small business support.

Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Hernando

Connected Entities

locationHernando“County where eligible businesses for the SBE program may be located.”Map →

locationHillsborough“County where eligible businesses for the SBE program may be located.”Map →

other50“Maximum number of permanent, full-time employees for SBE eligibility.”Map →

locationPasco“County where eligible businesses for the SBE program may be located.”Map →

organizationSmall Business Enterprise (SBE) division“Division managing support programs for small businesses.”Map →

locationPinellas“County where eligible businesses for the SBE program may be located.”Map →

organizationHillsborough County Board of County Commissioners“Governing body setting goals for small business economic growth.”Map →

organizationTampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp“Partner organization providing economic reports per state statute.”Map →

organizationSmall Business Enterprise division“A division within the county focused on connecting small businesses with growth ”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hillsboroughcounty.org

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