Clearwater Business Resources

Clearwater, Florida is the ideal place to locate or expand your business. Whether you are an entrepreneur taking first steps to launch your business or a seasoned business looking to grow or relocate, our community provides the business climate and opportunities to help you succeed. 

Small Business Development

Through its partnership with Clearwater Business SPARK – a network of service providers dedicated to small business development, entrepreneurship and innovation – the Economic Development team provides access to a wide variety of business programs, training, and services.

Economic Incentive Programs

List of a variety of federal, state and local incentives aimed at target industry relocation and expansion, workforce training, infrastructure incentives, and special opportunity incentives.

Business Tax Receipts (BTR) & Business Registrations

Obtain information on getting a business tax receipt and apply.

Site Selection, Relocation and Expansion Services

Use our site selection tool for site selection, relocation, and expansion assistance.

Community Development Block Grant Facade Improvement Program

The program is designed to encourage the rehabilitation of commercial building facades and assist with exterior improvements to achieve neighborhood stability, create job opportunities, and more.

Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

Organizations that support the growth and development of minority-owned businesses.

Public Works Applications & Forms

Find forms and applications for right-of-way/easement vacation, capital improvement projects, stormwater, and more.

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