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Chambers of Commerce and EDOs

"Businesses thrive in an environment with favorable tax and regulatory climates that offer bright, talented people the opportunity to innovate."

--Governor Charlie Crist

Okaloosa County provides its business community with the resources and infrastructure needed to optimize business operations and promote growth and expansion.  With its influx of military personnel and families Okaloosa offers a diverse and skilled workforce.

The Eglin Complex's research and development, and test and evaluation missions draw defense contracting technology and manufacturing firms into the area.  As a result, Okaloosa County is the leading technology center in Northwest Florida offering relocation incentives, low taxes and prime locations.

With the sugar-white beaches, the moderate year-around climate, and the diversified labor force, Okaloosa County provides boundless opportunities for a superior lifestyle.

Due to the expansive military presence, retired and otherwise separated military personnel make up a large portion of the area's available workforce.  These veterans represent nearly a quarter of Okaloosa County's population.  This demographic of the county's workforce are skilled and disciplined and of high value to the local defense contractors.

Okaloosa County
Top Ten List
Best Places for Business and Careers
By the Forbes Business Institute

Okaloosa County's Business Technology Incubator
In 2009, the Okaloosa EDC applied for and was awarded a state grant to support the development of a business technology incubator.  A business incubator is designed to assist start-up companies by providing office space, furniture and equipment with a shared administrative personnel in order to facilitate the hatchling businesses establish themselves.  Incubators are a means to success for today's entrepreneurs.  Okaloosa's incubator will be located in Fort Walton Beach at the University of West Florida Combs Campus.

The Economic Development Council partners with chambers of commerce in order to successfully promote and assist our existing business environment and quality of place.

Related information:

A listing of Okaloosa County businesses
may be viewed on the EDC membership page.

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