FloridaWest means business in Greater Pensacola
Businesses looking to establish, thrive and innovate have found that this idyllic region, long known for its fabulous beaches and lifestyle, is the focal point of manufacturing and technology in Florida. Manufacturing is valued here, as are creative thinkers who like to design, develop and see the results of their efforts.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance works to connect the assets, resources and skilled workforce of the Greater Pensacola region with business and industry to build a thriving industrial and professional community for the ongoing economic growth and prosperity of the region.
Our Talented Workforce
As a premier city in the third largest state in the nation, Pensacola offers employers a large, talented, young and available pool of workers at a more affordable rate than other comparative high-tech regions thanks to a competitive state tax structure and low cost of living. Additionally, the state’s workforce is more culturally and linguistically diverse providing additional competitive advantages to employers seeking to serve a global marketplace. Read More
Infrastructure Built for Industry
Whether it’s by land, air or sea, we can help you get your cargo wherever it needs to go with national and global connectivity to your markets. Escambia County’s extensive multi-modal infrastructure provides easy access to several major thoroughfares including Interstate 10, CSX and the Gulf Coast Railway, a deep-water port, an international airport with 11 non-stop flights, and entry to the Intercoastal Waterway. Read More
Our Business Climate
As Florida’s largest region along the gulf coast, the Greater Pensacola area economy is a generator of new businesses while also attracting business and industry world-wide. The region is home to more than 500 companies, a strong manufacturing workforce and experienced entrepreneurs. Major industries such as aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing and professional services benefit from the stable economy and low cost of doing business. Read More
Greater Pensacola is a Great Place for Business!
Greater Pensacola is a great place to be!
A vibrant community with a thriving downtown and Florida’s best beaches, this is a greater place to live. Pensacola and Escambia County also boast a supportive business community and an encouraging environment in which entrepreneurs and innovative companies can thrive.
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Taco Thursday Welcomes Sea3D
In celebration of National Manufacturing Month, Co:lab welcomed the University of West Florida’s Haas Center to Taco Thursday to show us how their Sea3D lab can benefit entrepreneurs. The University of West Florida recently announced the expansion of the UWF Haas...
Heads up Creatives and Innovative Business Leaders! Design XL is coming to Pensacola
The first ever Design XL conference will hit the stage of downtown Pensacola’s Rex Theatre on November 9, 2019. This conference is geared towards business owners, entrepreneurs, the design and advertising community, and other creative fields in the Pensacola Panhandle...
CareerSource Escarosa to partner with ST Engineering Aerospace to host Hiring Event Thursday, August 15
CareerSource Escarosa will partner with ST Engineering Aerospace to host a hiring event on Thursday, August 15, from 9 am to 12 pm at CareerSource Escarosa, 3670 North L Street Pensacola, FL 32505. This no-cost event is open to the public. Job-seekers will have the...
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