Northwest Florida Forward

Strengthen the region’s economy through targeted recruitment of new businesses and supporting existing business expansions.

Ensure the growth of the region’s key industry clusters.
Market and promote Northwest Florida as a destination for new investment and employment.
Increase shared Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) activities throughout the region.
Expand and leverage tourism to support industry attraction.
Support the growth of microenterprises and small businesses in the region, particularly in rural areas and minority communities.
Streamline government processes across the region to help business start-ups, expansions, and relocations get up and running quickly.
Market Northwest Florida as an investment location to full- or part-time residents who own a business outside of the region.