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 Economic development statistics continuously show the majority of job creation, about 80 percent, stems from the growth of existing industry. This fact, coupled with the wealth generated by local industry demonstrates the value of existing industry in Santa Rosa County. Simply stated, existing industry is VITAL to our community.
The Home TEAM Advantage
We offer complimentary customized business development services and resources that allow you to be successful on a regional, national and international basis. We help businesses with expansion, retention of workforce and/or relocation within Santa Rosa County by collaborating on economic development strategies within various communities.
We serve as a resource and facilitator to businesses and strive to find answers and solutions to issues ranging from the pothole on your street to assistance with international trade. We are the liaison between government and business. We are prepared to meet present and future needs for economic development by knowing local business through long term relationships.
The following are examples of services provided to Santa Rosa County Industries. If there is something you believe will make your industry stronger and it is not listed...ask.
- We can advocate your business with local government. Let us know about potential hurdles or concerns.
- We can assist with environmental issues, business management & planning, site selection, and employment needs.
- We can refer to a variety of small business financing programs tailored to your individual
business needs.
- We can determine eligibility and potential value of state and local incentives; advocate on a
case-by-case basis for increased incentives at state and local levels.
- We provide customized market research - labor force availability & wage rate analysis,
demographic data & trends, cost of living & cost of business comparisons, economic trends & forecasts, industry specific profiles.
- We have access to business leadership - private meetings with top CEO's; human resource manager interviews to determine wages and talent availability.
- We facilitate introduction to key state & local government resources/access to regulatory authorities - environmental & permitting offices; tax assessors & revenue departments;
workforce development & training agencies.
- We have access to logistics & distribution services - transportation costs; access to supply
chain experts & resources; network design & optimization support.
- We facilitate business introduction/strategic partnering.
- We facilitate employee recruitment assistance.
- We provide info on utility programs and associated tax benefits.
- We provide export assistance and trade info and facilitate trade events.
- We provide info on grants, programs and federal and state business incentives.
Related links:
Florida Small Business Development Center Network - business plans and financing
High Growth Business Club - local networking
i10 Wired - Entrepreneurial networking
Florida Venture Forum - venture capital group
Workforce Escarosa - workforce assistance
Contact: Tina Stewart at 850.623.0174 or tstewart@teamsantarosa.com.
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