Economic Indicators

Palmetto attracts business investment, revitalization to diversify tax base

A series of decisions begins to pay off in the city of Palmetto, nestled between St. Petersburg and Bradenton.


The expanded Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto is expected to generate an economic impact of $25 million annually.
The expanded Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto is expected to generate an economic impact of $25 million annually.
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Private and public sector investments continue to stimulate new momentum in Palmetto on the north side of the Manatee River. A new hotel and convention center expansion to the east, improvements at a marina to the west, transportation improvements and a newly announced mixed-use project along the riverfront are poised to revitalize the city’s riverfront and downtown.

 

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