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Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest CEO Recognized as One of Florida鈥檚 Most Influential Business Leaders Alongside Regional Investors

Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW), has earned a coveted spot on Florida Trend’s prestigious Florida 500 list once again, marking her third consecutive inclusion. The editors of Florida Trend honor the state's leading business figures who have not only made remarkable strides in their respective fields but have also made significant contributions to their communities and industry sectors. This annual list showcases the 500 most impactful executives across Florida’s diverse economic landscape. 

Florida's Great Northwest Hosts Annual Inbound Site Selection Forum in Port St. Joe

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) concluded its annual ‘Beyond Our Beaches’ Site Selector Mission last week, welcoming a group of nationally-recognized site consultants and key stakeholders from FloridaCommerce to Port St. Joe for a multi-day experience designed to showcase Northwest Florida’s strategic business advantages and investment-ready communities. This focus is to enhance economic development efforts in the 13 counties in the Florida panhandle. 

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest CEO Appointed Inaugural Chair of SelectFlorida鈥檚 Economic Development Advisory Council

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) proudly announces that President & CEO Jennifer Conoley has been named the Inaugural Chair of SelectFlorida’s newly established Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) by Chairman Greg Britton.

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest Foundation Receives Duke Energy Foundation Grant

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation is excited to announce that it has been chosen as one of 20 economic development organizations statewide to receive funding through the Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation’s 2025 Economic Development Grant Program.

Florida's Great Northwest Foundation Announces Selection of Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation has selected its participants for Class IV of Leadership Northwest Florida. The program is designed to focus on 伊人直播app collaboration through community, content, and connection. 

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest Celebrates 25 Years of Regional Unity

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW), the 伊人直播app economic development organization representing the 13-county Florida Panhandle, celebrated its 25th anniversary on September 11 at Camp Creek Inn.

Triumph Board Approves United FORWARD, the Economic Diversification Plan of Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) received unanimous approval from Triumph Gulf Coast’s board of directors at its August 27th meeting at the Bay County Commission Chambers for its transformative initiative, FGNW: United FORWARD.

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest Launches Campaign Highlighting the Region鈥檚 Military Talent

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) has launched a marketing campaign, “Military Talent: Mission-Ready Veterans, Business-Ready Results.” The campaign, built around a new study by the University of West Florida Haas Center, aims to emphasize Northwest Florida's deep talent pool of transitioning military personnel and veterans.

Global Impact Products Chooses Bay County to Establish Manufacturing Operations

The Bay Economic Development Alliance announced today that Global Impact Products LLC (known as Project "CLEAR"), will be establishing a window and door manufacturing operation in Bay County, Florida. The company will create 150 new jobs and will invest $14M in this new operation.

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest鈥檚 Shane Chadwick Named Honorary Commander for 505th Command & Control Wing

Florida’s Great Northwest is proud to announce that Shane Chadwick, Director of Business Intelligence, has been officially appointed as an Honorary Commander for the 505th Command & Control Wing (CCW) at Hurlburt Field for the 2025–2026 term.  

Kasey Killebrew Selected for Leadership Florida Connect Class 15

Florida’s Great Northwest is proud to announce that Kasey Killebrew has been selected to participate in Leadership Florida's Connect Class 15, a prestigious statewide leadership program that unites emerging leaders to help build a stronger, more united Florida. 

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest Returns from Successful International Business Mission

Florida’s Great Northwest is pleased to provide an update following a successful international business mission that included key engagements at the Paris Air Show and targeted business development meetings across Germany and the United Kingdom.  

Application Window is Now Open for Class IV of Northwest Florida's Regional Leadership Program

Northwest, FL – Applications are now being accepted for Class IV of Leadership Northwest Florida, a 伊人直播app collaboration program offered by Florida’s Great Northwest Foundation.

Regional Leaders Represent Northwest Florida at the 55th International Paris Air Show

A delegation of economic developers from Northwest Florida is advancing the region’s presence in the global aerospace sector this week at the 55th International Paris Air Show. Held at Le Bourget, this event is a premier gathering for the global aerospace industry, showcasing cutting-edge technological advancements. The first four days are reserved for industry professionals, while the final three days are open to the public.   

Governor DeSantis Announces Leading Body Armor Manufacturer Creating 300 Jobs in Wakulla County

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined the Wakulla Economic Development Council (EDC) and partners to announce Point Blank Enterprises’ plans to create 300 new jobs in the county’s growing industrial employment center - Opportunity Park where Wakulla County will construct a new 118,000 square foot manufacturing facility for lease by the company. This is the largest investment in Opportunity Park and a significant investment using public and private dollars in Wakulla County to attract a target industry in the manufacturing sector.

Williams International and The State of Florida Invests $1 Billion into Northwest Florida

Williams International is investing more than $1 billion in a new aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility in Okaloosa County. This initiative is one of the most significant projects in the history of Northwest Florida. Supported by state and local partners, the project will create over 330 jobs and encompass more than 750,000 square feet of facilities. Construction is set to begin in 2025 at Shoal River Industrial Park.

U.S. News has Recognized Florida as a Top-Ranking State

In recent months, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Florida as a top-ranking state in terms of economy, education, and job growth. These achievements highlight the ongoing growth and development within the Sunshine State. 

Regional Collaboration Program Celebrates Its Third Class of Graduates

At a closing retreat and graduation ceremony on May 9, 2025, Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation honored its new graduates from Leadership Northwest Florida, a 伊人直播app collaboration program focused on community, content, and connection.

OXFORD TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION SELECTS BAY COUNTY FOR ITS NEW MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

The Bay Economic Development Alliance, an agent of the Bay County Commission(Bay EDA), announced today that Oxford Technologies Corporation will be establishing a manufacturing operation in Bay County, Florida.

Triumph Board Advances United FORWARD, the Economic Diversification Plan of Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest

The $4.77M grant will launch the most strategically focused economic development strategy and marketing initiative in the region’s history.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announced $9.4 Million in Awards to Northwest Florida Governments Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the awarding of $9.4 million to 7 rural county governments and municipalities across the Florida Panhandle to support vital infrastructure projects through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

Historic Economic Development Project Brings 500 New Aviation Jobs, $107 Million Capital Investment to Bay County

A Partnership Between ECP, Bay EDA and Florida’s Great Northwest Furthers Economic Growth in the Region

• IAG Aero Group, formerly referred to as “Project Spinner,” to bring $107 million in capital investment and 500 new aviation jobs to the area.
• The project involves a total capital investment of $107 million, including the construction of a 120,000-square-foot Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and an extremely rare engine test cell facility at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
• Triumph Gulf Coast has awarded $25 million in funding to support the construction of the MRO facility at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

Florida鈥檚 Great Northwest CEO Recognized as One of Florida鈥檚 Most Influential Business Leaders of 2024

Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) has earned a spot on Florida Trend’s prestigious Florida 500 list once again, for the second time in a row. The editors of Florida Trend honor the state’s leading business figures that not only make remarkable strides in their respective fields, but also in their communities and industry sectors. This list showcases the 500 most impactful executives across various economic sectors in Florida.

FLORIDA鈥橲 GREAT NORTHWEST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST FLORIDA CLASS III

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation has selected its participants for Class III of Leadership Northwest Florida. The program is designed to focus on 伊人直播app collaboration through community, content, and connection.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Florida

In 2020, Florida patented 5,513 inventions recorded by the USPTO.  As a result, there has been a startup boom, with more than 50,000 monthly business applications since 2020.

U.S. News has recognized Florida as a top-ranking state in economy, education, and job growth.

In recent months, U.S. News has recognized Florida as a top-ranking state in economy, education, and job growth. These achievements represent the growth and continued development occurring within the Sunshine State.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks Florida #1 in Higher Education

Florida was recently ranked #1 in the country for Higher Education by the U.S. News and World Report. This ranking reflects the 74%, 4 Year College Graduation Rate, as well as the 62%, 2 Year College Graduation Rate.

Florida Ranked 2nd Best State for Business

Florida was ranked #2 in a survey by Chief Executive to discover what states are the best for doing business.

Northwest Florida Capitalizes on Aerospace Opportunities at Farnborough International Airshow

Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) led a local delegation to the Farnborough International Airshow in mid-July aiming to attract aerospace companies to consider Northwest Florida as a prime location for aviation business success. FGNW was a host sponsor of the SelectFlorida Pavilion and was surrounded by other major aerospace players in Florida, including two Pensacola-based companies, Paradigm Parachute & Defense and Viewpoint Systems.

APPLICATION WINDOW NOW OPEN FOR CLASS III OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA鈥橲 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Northwest, FL – Applications are now being accepted for Class III of Leadership Northwest Florida, a 伊人直播app collaboration program offered by Florida’s Great Northwest Foundation.