A
group called Florida's Great Northwest has released a plan they say
will help revitalize the economy of Northwest Florida.
Florida’s
Great Northwest is a regional economic development organization
representing the 12-county “Panhandle” region of Florida from
Escambia to Franklin counties.
The
group's purpose is to assist companies that are evaluating Northwest
Florida as a business location.
The
planning document, called “Northwest Florida Forward: A Regional
Strategy for Economic Transformation,” was a year and a half in the
making.
It
outlines how the region can move ahead economically by enriching the
region’s talent base, attracting and growing companies and
investing in infrastructure.
A
few of the key strategies in the plan call for creating a regional
workforce by
training prospective employees to meet the needs of Northwest Florida
employers; leveraging military talent in the area; and establishing
employer-driven workforce training for students and adults.
It
also includes boosting the growth of key
industry clusters,
like aerospace and defense, financial services, water transportation,
cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, Developing the
region’s entrepreneurial
hubs and
encouraging vibrant
downtown areas and
new town centers by promoting mixed-use developments and investing in
amenities and infrastructure in underserved communities.
The
plan is available on-line for anyone who wants t read it.
Just
go to
www.NorthwestFloridaForward.com.
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