"We have been doing business in Okaloosa for 5 years, but the professionals at the EDC guided us though processes that we didn’t even know existed to assist our expansion. I would encourage any business, no matter their experience, to consult the EDC."

Michael Kee, Co-Owner, Props Craft Brewery

"The Panhandle offers a large employee talent pool of prior service military and defense contractors. We are very excited about creating new jobs and bringing new commercial & defense business into the local business community. "

Fred Schor, Strategic Partner, On-Point Defense Technologies

"Through an emphasis on industry growth and retention, the EDC has helped create a favorable business climate. Their resources for workforce development are best-in-class and provide the technical skillsets needed to attract high-tech organizations."

Tim McDonald, Director of Business Excellence, Fort Walton Machining

"As a growing company in Okaloosa, EDC is relentlessly helping, assisting, and acting to ensure that our business is utilizing all available resources. EDC is an incredible advocate of local businesses. We are very thankful for their support."

Simona Faroni, Co-Founder, G.S. Gelato

"We have been doing business in Okaloosa for 5 years, but the professionals at the EDC guided us though processes that we didn’t even know existed to assist our expansion. I would encourage any business, no matter their experience, to consult the EDC."

Michael Kee, Co-Owner, Props Craft Brewery

"The Panhandle offers a large employee talent pool of prior service military and defense contractors. We are very excited about creating new jobs and bringing new commercial & defense business into the local business community. "

Fred Schor, Strategic Partner, On-Point Defense Technologies

"Through an emphasis on industry growth and retention, the EDC has helped create a favorable business climate. Their resources for workforce development are best-in-class and provide the technical skillsets needed to attract high-tech organizations."

Tim McDonald, Director of Business Excellence, Fort Walton Machining

"As a growing company in Okaloosa, EDC is relentlessly helping, assisting, and acting to ensure that our business is utilizing all available resources. EDC is an incredible advocate of local businesses. We are very thankful for their support."

Simona Faroni, Co-Founder, G.S. Gelato

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One Okaloosa EDC matches the best workers, sites, incentives, and infrastructure with the businesses growing in and moving to Okaloosa County.

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One Okaloosa EDC serves as the community’s lead economic development organization and is committed to fostering economic diversification through comprehensive strategies and initiatives.

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Defense

One Okaloosa EDC originated the Defense Support Initiatives Committee (DSI) in 1996 to provide the One Okaloosa EDC with a forum dedicated to preservation of the Eglin Test and Training Complex and its contributions to National Defense.

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TeCMEN

The Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network, TeCMEN, provides opportunities for innovative collaboration and advanced technical expertise locally, regionally, and in the competitive global marketplace.

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