The 16th annual Florida Medical Device Symposium will be held May 2-3 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. This annual event is Florida's premier opportunity for medical device manufacturing firms to hear from nationally-recognized speakers, participate in expert panels on regulatory issues and industry trends, explore exhibiting companies, receive legislative updates, and enjoy quality networking opportunities. Visit www.floridamedtech.com/page/Symposium2023 to learn about options to sponsor, exhibit, and/or attend.

Does your business need advice about sales and use taxes, registration, deadlines, or the filing process? Join us on Tues. May 2 at 10 am for a special Zoom event, “Ask an Expert: Presentation from the Florida Department of Revenue.” This event will feature Terrance Harris, Senior Sales Tax Specialist, an expert with profound knowledge of Florida tax law.

Don’t let your business be caught off guard. Learn which business activities and products are subject to sales and use taxes, the facts about general state sales tax, and rules about the registration process, filing frequency, deadlines, and more. Register at pced.org/workshops.

In April, we will join our Global Tampa Bay partners, local elected officials, and business leaders from across the Tampa Bay area on a Foreign Direct Investment mission to the United Kingdom. This

mission is being organized in partnership with Virgin Atlantic and Tampa International Airport in celebration of the direct route to London Heathrow Airport. Participants will take part in group networking events with colleagues based in the UK, while PCED staff will meet with companies throughout London that are considering expansion into the U.S. market. The United Kingdom is the largest investor in Florida, accounting for over 66,900 jobs. We look forward to the exciting opportunities this group mission affords! Be sure to follow us on our social media channels to see photos and updates from the trip.

Ready to expand your Pinellas business through international trade? Contact Brent Barkway at bbarkway@pinellas.gov to learn how!

Through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program, employers have the opportunity to earn a federal tax credit between $1200 and $9600 per employee. This tax credit is dependent upon the new employee qualifying as a member of one of the below target groups and working a minimum of 120 hours in their first year. Visit the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity WOTC page to learn more about the program and to apply.

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE for this free virtual summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. The two-day, action-packed event will include educational sessions, online business resources, and expert speakers. Learn more and register at https://vevents.virtualtradeshowhosting.com/event/NSBWVirtualSummit/register.

Visit https://pinellas.gov/national-community-survey to take the survey.