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 the Greater Bradenton Area.  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 the Greater Bradenton Area.  Examples include: Beall's Inc., Chris Craft, Eaton Corporation, GE Security, Gevity, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., SYSCO West Coast Florida, Inc., Tax Technologies, Inc., and Tropicana Products.
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.co.manatee.fl.us 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 1,500
Blake Medical Center blakemedicalcenter.com Hospital 1,156
Manatee County Sheriff's Department www.manateesheriff.com Law Enforcement 1,046
Publix  www.publix.com Grocery store 860
Hoveround Corp. www.hoveround.com Power wheelchairs and scooters 670
City of Bradenton www.cityofbradenton.com City Government 583
State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota www.scf.edu Post-Secondary Education 431
SYSCO West Coast Florida, Inc. www.syscowcf.com Food Distribution 400
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. www.piercemfg.com Manufacturer of emergency vehicles 400
Gevity HR www.gevityhr.com Employee Leasing 357
IMG Academies www.imgacademies.com International sports training facility 350
updated September 2009