Largest Employers


 
Largest Employers
Friendly people…  Business friendly
A carefully nurtured relationship between friendly people and a business-friendly environment fuels the economic engine of Manatee County.  From City Hall in Palmetto to the County Commission Chambers, a lasting partnership between people and business continues to be the catalyst for successful, well-planned growth.
Many nationally and internationally recognized companies appreciate the wealth of opportunities for new and expanding businesses, and have chosen to locate in Manatee County.  Examples include: Beall's Inc., Chris Craft, Eaton Corporation,  Pierce Manufacturing Inc., SYSCO West Coast Florida, Inc., TriNet, Tropicana Products and UTC Fire & Security.
15 Largest Employers (public/private)
Manatee County has a diverse economy as reflected by the major employers.
Company Web Site Product/Service Employees
Manatee County School Board www.manatee.k12.fl.us Public Education 5,300
Manatee County Government www.mymanatee.org Government 1,860
Beall's Inc.  www.beallsinc.com Corporate headquarters & distribution center 1,500
Manatee Memorial Hospital www.manateememorial.com Hospital 1,500
Tropicana Products, Inc. www.tropicana.com Orange juice and juice beverages 1,400
Blake Medical Center www.blakemedicalcenter.com Hospital 1,156
Manatee County Sheriff's Department www.manateesheriff.com Law Enforcement 1,046
Publix  www.publix.com Grocery store 860
City of Bradenton www.cityofbradenton.com City Government 529
SYSCO West Coast Florida, Inc. www.syscowcf.com Food Distribution 520
Hoveround Corp. www.hoveround.com Power wheelchairs and scooters 484
Westminister Communities of Bradenton www.westminsterretirement.com Assisted living communities 480
IMG Academies www.imgacademies.com International sports training facility 468
Manatee Glens www.manateeglens.org Provider of mental health, addiction, child welfare, & rape crisis services. 465
State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota www.scf.edu Post-Secondary Education 431
updated April 2010