GULF COUNTY, FLORIDAECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

A changing economy has created opportunity. Innovative companies are rethinking their strategy and exploring new frontiers to secure strong market positions for future growth. Northwest Florida’s Gulf County is uniquely positioned for success with an expanding deep water port, rail access, a new Sacred Heart hospital, an educated work force and top-ranked public schools. Growth potential in the region is excellent with Tyndall Air Force Base just minutes away and the

fi rst new international airport in the United States in over a decade. Gulf County is seeking and reaching out to a wide range of strategic partners with advantageous incentives. Located just two hours from the state capital of Tallahassee, we invite you to take a look at exciting opportunities unfolding that will change the way you think about doing business along the beaches of Northwest Florida.

new horizons

Gulf Coast Community College

Sacred Heart Hospital. Port St. Joe, 2009

New Panama City International Airport

Apalachicola Airport with 5,000-foot runway

Industrial canal to deep water port

Apalachicola Northern Railroad system

Tyndall Air Force Base

safe harborHappy employees today want more than a paycheck. The bottom line is being increasingly balanced with the benefi ts of a community where families thrive. Sure Gulf County, Florida is a little off the beaten path, but that’s the best part. Like a giant arm, the 17-mile long St. Joseph Peninsula—home to America’s #1-Ranked Beach, 2002—curves around to protect our coastline and quality of life. Nearby Panama City offers all the conveniences of an urban neighbor, peacefully removed.

The area was dubbed “Florida’s Forgotten Coast” when state tourism offi cials left it off a map in 1995, but ever since visitors have come to discover our upbeat, down home way of life with a thriving arts community and resource-rich environment. From the world-class freshwater fi shing of Wewahitchka to the historic, waterfront Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas, Gulf County offers something for all.

St. Joseph Bay Country Club

Snorkeling for scallops in St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve

Purple Pride

America’s #1-Ranked Beach, 2002

Florida’s Friendliest MarinaWewahitchka’s Dead Lakes

St. Joseph Bay Country Club

Annual Plein Air Paint-Out

St. Joseph Peninsula State ParkHistoric Downtown Port St. Joe

Crossroads of Gulf of Mexico & Intracoastal Waterway

Beacon HillSt. Joe Beach

White City

Honeyville

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WindMark Beach

HighlandView

Port St. Joe

St. Joseph Bay

Apalachicola Bay

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Gulf of Mexico

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Lighthouse •

Loggerhead Run • Bike Trail

St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Port St. Joe MarinaPort Inn

MainStay Suites

Gulf Coast Community College

Sacred Heart Hospital

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Intracoastal Waterway

Eagle Harbor

St. Joseph Bay Country Club

Costin Airport

Apalachicola Airport

Apalachicola National

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St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

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Cape San Blas

Indian Pass

Mexico Beach

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For more information on business incentives, Enterprise Zones, labor force and county demographics, visit:

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