Posted: July 01, 2025
Panama City, FL - 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.
The mission aimed to promote Northwest Florida as a prime destination for investments in aerospace, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. Leaders from Florida’s Great Northwest, along with a Florida delegation, met with numerous industry leaders and international stakeholders, generating valuable leads and reinforcing the region’s position on the global stage.
The Paris Air Show, one of the world’s premier aerospace events, provided an exceptional platform for engaging with global industry leaders and showcasing the strengths of Northwest Florida. This year held added significance with the presence of Governor Ron DeSantis, who hosted a special networking reception for French aerospace companies, offering them a valuable introduction to Florida’s business advantages. Following the show, strategic meetings in Germany and the UK further strengthened relationships with innovative firms exploring opportunities for expansion into the U.S.
“We had productive meetings with companies that are actively shaping the future of aerospace and technology,” said Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest. “The discussions in Paris, Germany, and the UK confirmed a strong alignment between what these companies seek and what our region has to offer—strategic location, skilled workforce, and collaborative economic development.”
Florida’s Great Northwest extends its sincere gratitude to its investors for their continued support and commitment to driving economic growth and international engagement on behalf of the region.
Florida’s Great Northwest is the ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥app economic development organization for the 13-county region of the Florida Panhandle. The organization's purpose is to promote Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification, to advocate for economic development issues that affect the region and to collaborate to improve ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥app competitiveness. Beyond our beaches, Northwest Florida offers business competitive, bottom-line advantages in workforce training, upgraded infrastructure, access to a host of defense assets and a diverse base of industries that already call the region home. For more information, visit FloridasGreatNorthwest.com and find us on social.