Defense contractor McCormick Stevenson expanded its Pinellas County operations to add manufacturing, assembly, and test capabilities to its existing headquarters and engineering services. The expansion involved redeveloping a former 16,000-square-foot retail facility and was supported by Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program. McCormick Stevenson has created 50 engineering and technology jobs since its founding over 27 years ago and expects to add dozens of new science and engineering positions over the next 10 years.

“We’re very excited to continue our strategic growth here in Pinellas County,” says McCormick Stevenson’s Vice President of Business Development & Strategy Noel McCormick. “Launching into new capabilities required space we just didn’t have at our previous location. By repurposing a former retail facility with the right amount of square footage, we’ve been able to add military systems manufacturing, labs and test functions to our portfolio, strengthening our position as a leader in the area’s defense industrial base.”

Join Us for Hard Hats & Taps - July 29

Join us from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg for this interactive event. Connect directly with prime contractors and learn how to do business with Pinellas County Government. Discover how to become a registered vendor and explore upcoming contracting opportunities.

Find the Perfect Site for Your Business in Pinellas County

Need more space for your growing business? Ready to make the move to our Ideal Business Climate? TampaBaySites.org uses geographic information systems (GIS) mapping technology to easily locate available commercial buildings and sites in Pinellas County. There is no charge to search the database and no charge to list commercial properties in Pinellas.

Nominate a Florida Company to Watch!

Nominations are now open for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. This program celebrates the impact, innovation, and growth of second-stage companies across Florida.

If you know a privately held, Florida-headquartered company (with 6 to 150 employees) that is scaling rapidly and driving our state's economy forward, help them get recognized.

Where Does It Go? Search Tool Provides Businesses with Disposal Options for Over 100 Materials

Pinellas County's Department of Solid Waste provides the Where Does It Go? Search Tool, which offers guidance and local resources for business reuse, recycling, and disposal. It is a searchable database that connects you to the right donation centers, recycling facilities, online takeback programs, licensed hazardous waste transporters, and more.