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Business Climate
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
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