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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The $4.77M grant will launch the most strategically focused economic development strategy and marketing initiative in the region’s history.
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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).
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A Partnership Between ECP, Bay EDA and Florida’s Great Northwest Furthers Economic Growth in the Region
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Florida was ranked #2 in a survey by Chief Executive to discover what states are the best for doing business.
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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.
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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.
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Economic Development Project Wins and Industrial Site Readiness were the Focus of the Tour
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In Florida, the aviation and military industry plays a vital role in the state's economy. Recently, Florida was ranked 4th in military defense spending in the nation. This ranking represents $30.2 Billion and 5.4% of the Department of Defense's total expenditures in the United States. Most of this spending contributes to the state's aviation and aerospace industry.
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Florida was ranked 4th in High Tech Employment by CompTIA research.
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At a closing retreat and graduation ceremony on May 17, 2024, 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.
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Florida was ranked 4th in Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index.
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Regional economic development professional, Shane Chadwick, who serves as business intelligence and marketing manager with Florida’s Great Northwest, has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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