Within the Tampa Bay market, Pinellas county is positioned to attract businesses and residents to the area despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Key industries such as financial and manufacturing have enjoyed growth throughout the pandemic landscape, Pinellas County Economic Development Director Michael Meidel told Invest:Insights. For his operations, its new business incubator project is world class and will further accelerate local entrepreneurialism connected to the local key industries. The employment sites program will dedicate $8 million of funding a year to developers for office and warehouse spaces. These efforts will be key in supporting the growth expected for the market.