With a regional pool of over 1,800,000, the Bradenton Area provides businesses with access to a workforce with a wide range of talents and skills. The Bradenton Area’s largest employers list is comprised of private companies, in the EDC’s key business sectors, that employ 150+ full-time employees.

Last updated August 2019

Company, Product/Service, Full-Time Employees:

• Bealls Inc., Corporate headquarters & distribution center, 2,041
• IMG Academy,  International prep school & sports training institution, 1,000
• Tropicana Products Inc., Orange juice and juice beverages, 900
• Sun Hydraulics, Manufacturer of high-performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, 718
• Feld Entertainment, Producer of live family entertainment, 600
• TriNet, HR solutions for small and midsize businesses, 600
• Pierce Manufacturing, Manufacturer of emergency equipment, 500
• SYSCO West Coast Florida Inc., Food distribution, 468
• Chris-Craft, Boat manufacturer, 311
• Gettel Automotive Group, Automotive dealership, 324
• Tropitone Furniture company Inc., Manufacturer of outdoor furniture, 240
• SAFRAN Labinal Power Systems, Electromedical and control instruments manufacturing, 239
• Marine Concepts | Design Concepts, Composites manufacturer, 224
• Dental Care Alliance, Dental support organization, 223
• Dentsply Sirona, Manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, 214
• Hoveround Corporation, Manufacturer of high-quality power wheelchairs, 200
• Sunz Insurance, Insurance services for PEO, staffing agencies & large companies, 188
• Trident Building Systems, Metal buildings and structural steel fabrications, 185
• It Works!, Direct sales, 175
• Air Products & Chemicals, Industrial gases manufacturer, 170