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Welcome to the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Manatee County welcomes you to explore our appealing combination of economic opportunity and relaxed lifestyle bordering Tampa Bay and Florida’s Gulf Coast.  Business and family friendly, Manatee County offers abundant choices for entrepreneurs and corporations seeking to grow businesses where employees want to live. Read More...

 

Workforce Development

Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation specializes in assisting business expansion and relocation for companies that provide higher-wage jobs and that sell goods and services beyond the local market.  Another essential role for the EDC is supporting and fostering an environment that enriches the workforce available to local employers.  This involves facilitating connections between employers and educational institutions, as well as linkages to training and recruiting resources.

We invite you to explore this site and contact us to learn more about our community and how your business can grow here in Manatee County – where your employees want to live.

Industry Services

Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation develops and implements programs designed to attract new high-impact businesses and to assist in the retention and growth of targeted existing businesses in Manatee County. The EDC is funded by local businesses and government and is charged with the promotion of economic stability in Manatee County.

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It Works Global Wins Award  more...
Bradenton Area to Celebrate Global Industry Day on April 3  more...
Bradenton entrepreneurs recognized for taking business global  more...
Mercedes Medical Plans Expansion, 47 New Jobs in Bradenton Area  more...
Motorworks Brewing to Create Tourist Draw and 30 New Jobs in Bradenton  more...
Bradenton Area EDC Officially Adopts New Name  more...
2013 Economic Forecast Outlook by Dr. Fishkind  more...
Governor Scott Announces Radiant Power Corp. to expand & add 16 Jobs in Manatee County  more...
It Works Global to Expand Corporate Headquarters on Downtown Palmetto Riverfront  more...
EDC Unveils Outreach Initiative to Grow Jobs in Bradenton Area  more...
JRL Enterprises to Purchase Former Wellcraft Facility  more...
Global Webcast from RNC to Spotlight Manatee County’s Sports-Related Businesses  more...
Air Products to Build Manufacturing Facility, Create 250 Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Orebeco-Hellige Expands Manufacturing Operations in Manatee County  more...
Bioni USA and Americas Plans 28 New Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Radiant Power Corp. Plans 26 New Jobs with Expansion in Manatee County  more...
Manatee EDC Promotes Kratsch to Project Management Director  more...
Sun Hydraulics adds third manufacturing facility in Manatee County  more...
Veethree Electronics & Marine purchases manufacturing facility for expansion in south Manatee County  more...
Manatee County Boat Manufacturer Earns National Recognition for Exports  more...
IRISS to move UK manufacturing, global headquarters to Manatee County  more...
Hobart Ground Power, Illinois Tool Works subsidiary, to relocate to Manatee County from Ohio  more...
Dental products manufacturer DENTSPLY Raintree Essix Glenroe to consolidate, expand in Manatee Co.  more...
Hot Brands International Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Manatee County  more...
Feld Entertainment Announces Relocation of its Global Operations Headquarters  more...
Prince to Open Flagship Advanced Tennis Innovation Center on IMG Academies’ Campus in 2012  more...
Lakewood Ranch makes the top 10  more...
2012 Economic Outlook by Dr. Fishkind  more...
Clare Controls, Home Automation Systems Provider, Plans 62 New Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Manatee Economic Development Corporation Forms as Independent Organization  more...
Hillstrom Appointed Executive Director at Manatee Economic Development Council  more...
Gatorade’s new Sports Science Institute located at IMG Academies  more...
International markets catalyst for job growth?  more...
Ipe Clip Manufacturer Plans 80 Jobs with Move to Manatee County from South Carolina  more...
EDC Launches Sports Performance Video to Lure Jobs to Manatee County  more...
UK-based Global Components Selects Manatee County for U.S. Manufacturing Hub  more...
C Products Defense Inc. Plans 100 Jobs with move to Manatee County  more...
Trojan Florida Powder Coating Plans 30 Jobs with Expansion to Manatee County from New York  more...
Rational Energies Plans 21 Green Energy Manufacturing Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Travel Membership Business Grand Incentives Plans 60 New Jobs in Manatee Co. Headquarters Expansion  more...
Remanufacturer of energy-efficient industrial motors to locate in Manatee County  more...
Bradenton in Top 10 for the Arts  more...
xByte Technologies Plans to Add 38 New Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Electronics Manufacturer Creonix to Expand, Add 105 New Jobs in Manatee County  more...
Tropicana Reinvests in Manatee County Plant with New Packaging Facility  more...
Manatee County Economic Incentives Support Creation of Over 2,800 Potential Jobs  more...
Manatee County Incentives Encourage LECOM’s Plans for Dental School in Manatee County  more...
Hank Fishkind's 2011 Economic Outlook  more...
Florida Economic Incentives Help Bring Jobs to Manatee and Pinellas Counties  more...
OSHKOSH to Bring Medtec Ambulance Line to Manatee County  more...
It Works Global to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Manatee County, Plans 90 Jobs  more...
Dynamic Innovations Expands, Plans to Hire 100 Over Next 12 Months  more...
Bradenton business plans $10-million investment, 283 new employees  more...
EDC-2010 business relocations and expansions could generate over 500 new jobs  more...
Wide World Security plans 100 employees at Manatee County HQ and training facility  more...
Governor Crist visits Manatee County’s Roskamp Institute  more...
Training grant to accelerate business growth for Mustang Vacuum Systems  more...
United Technologies Corp. Locates Fire & Security Units in Manatee Co.  more...
Expanding Manatee County businesses plan nearly 50 new jobs  more...
Life sciences businesses flourish in Manatee County  more...
IMG Academies to add 65 employees in Manatee County  more...
EDC panel: Manatee County has what it takes to attract foreign businesses eyeing U.S. location  more...
Manatee EDC's Strategic Blueprint (5 year plan)  more...
Two businesses plan to add 51 employees in Manatee County  more...
Relocation & expansion of 2 companies in Manatee County could trigger more than 200 new jobs in 2010  more...
Manatee EDC: 2009 business relocations and expansions could generate 500 new jobs  more...
Hank Fishkind's 2010 Economic Outlook  more...
Marriage of marine manufacturers spins off new green jobs with electric cars  more...
Paris-based medical equipment manufacturer locates U.S. headquarters in Manatee County  more...
Teltronics headquarters relocates to Gulf Coast Corporate Park in north Manatee County  more...
DemanData relocates corporate headquarters in Manatee County  more...
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair  more...
EDC facilitated grants help local companies take advantage international trade opportunities  more...
Port Dolphin expects to have $150 million economic impact on Manatee County and Port Manatee  more...
MyUS.com wins Governor's Award for Export Excellence  more...
Mustang Vacuum Systems expanding & adding 125 jobs in Manatee!  more...
Fresh Quest Inc. comes to Port Manatee creating 75 new jobs!  more...
Press release Dulond Tool  more...
EDC Press Release...Local Business Connection... Deadliest Catch  more...
Training Grants Pay Off for Manatee County Companies  more...
Kopco Graphics expands in Manatee County  more...
Healthy Chocolate manufacturer opens new facility in Manatee County  more...
Pressrelease 1800Endoscope  more...
Veethree Electronics & Marine relocates to Manatee County  more...
Trinity Manufacturing press release  more...
Sleek Audio press release  more...
Manatee County company - Steelgate expands to Europe  more...
Quasar Bio-tech plans expansion in Manatee County  more...
Exactech locates facility in Manatee County  more...
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Did You Know

Population - Manatee County (2012 estimate):
329.828
Households - Manatee County:
137.748
Median age:
44.7
Median household income:
$46,051
April 2013 unemployment rate:
6.3%

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