About Us

A unified voice for Northwest Florida

Florida’s Great Northwest is the regional economic development organization for the 13-county region of Florida’s panhandle. We are a 501(c)(6) organization led by professional staff and visionary leaders focusing on enhancing the region’s competitive position through industry diversification and job growth. 


Our Purpose

WHAT WE DO

For Key Decision Makers, Corporate Real Estate Executives & Site Selection Professionals:

FGNW is your professional matchmaker.

We serve as one point of contact for economic development opportunities across 13 counties in Northwest Florida by assisting in:

  • Identifying the ideal real estate options
  • Navigating Northwest Florida’s talent ecosystem
  • Preparing data-driven research on important topics such as demographics, workforce, training programs, utilities, taxes, infrastructure, and more
  • Providing information on state, regional, and local incentives and the application process
  • Connecting you to supportive business networks and communities at the local, regional, state, and federal levels

For Business & Community Leaders:

FGNW represents Northwest Florida as one unified voice in domestic and global places and spaces for business attraction and investment.

We connect companies to opportunities within the multi-county region of Northwest Florida for a return on your investment:

  • More business for your business
  • High-skill, high-wage job growth
  • Additional tax revenue
  • More government services & infrastructure
  • Enhanced quality of life for us all

We also serve the region as:

  • Regional convener
  • Chief marketer of Triumph Gulf Coast, coastal Northwest Florida’s economic development incentive fund
  • Creator of regional champions through Leadership Northwest Florida
  • Subject matter expert on Northwest Florida’s Competitive Edge

Why We Do It

See How You’re Making A Direct Impact. Watch Northwest Florida. A story worth telling.

 

 

CONTACT US

Florida’s Great Northwest is here to enhance Northwest Florida’s competitive position through industry diversification and quality job growth. Whether you’re a company executive, site selector, or Northwest Floridian, contact us to learn how we can work together.

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