Regional Economic Development Organizations

Regional Economic Development OrganizationsFlorida’s Great Northwest

Economic development organization serving 16 counties from Pensacola to Tallahassee. Provides leadership in workforce and economic development with goal of creating high-wage, high-skill jobs, branding and marketing and supporting local economic development organizations. floridasgreatnorthwest.com

Coastal Vision 3000

A coordinated effort of businesses and organizations representing hospitality, real estate, tourism and economic development interests in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties. Seeks to create a regional identity to increase national and international awareness and attract better airline service. The identity is “THE Beach,” which encompasses 227 miles of coastline. thebeachfla.com

Vision 2020 Funds

Regional venture capital fund launched to identify and support profitable enterprises that will drive technological innovations and enable new business in North Florida. Its vision is to by 2020 have research assets to compete with America’s top technology hubs for business, capital and talent. vision2020funds.com

Opportunity Florida

An eight-county regional economic development alliance focused on strengthening businesses within Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties. opportunityflorida.com

West Florida Regional Planning

Council Provides professional planning, coordinating and advisory services to local governments, state and federal agencies and the public to preserve and enhance quality of life in Northwest Florida. (850) 332-7926

The University of West Florida Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development

Collects, analyzes and distributes economic data for clients seeking expert economic advice about Northwest Florida. haas.uwf.edu

Our Region Tomorrow

Spearheaded by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, this regional visioning effort will encourage cooperation among the public and private sectors of North Florida and South Georgia. The group will look at issues dealing with growth, quality health care, education, economic development and protection of the environment. talchamber.com