In the heart of North Florida, opportunity thrives and possibilities abound. The North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) is more than just a connector; it’s a catalyst for economic transformation. With a deep commitment to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, we proudly stand as “Florida’s Gateway to Growth.” Our region offers companies unparalleled access to vital industries, infrastructure, and skilled talent, making North Florida a prime destination for businesses ready to expand and succeed.
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The region’s robust development pipeline is supported at every level of higher education. Bordered by the state’s two major Tier 1 Research Universities—the University of Florida and Florida State University—North Florida also offers access to the University of North Florida and Florida A & M University. Excellent state and technical colleges support workforce quality with extensive programming aligned to industry needs, while CareerSource Florida makes workforce resources and assistance available with one-stop ease. To learn more about the region’s diverse development assets and advantages, click here.
U.S. 129/72nd Trace Live Oak, FL 32064
County: Suwannee
55.20 Acres
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PortJimmy Norris
Phone: (386) 364-1700
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469 Airport Road Cross City, FL 32628
County: Dixie
50+/- Acres
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PortKaren VanArnam
Phone: (352) 356-0304
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SR 6 and I-75 Interchange Jasper, FL 332052
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County: Hamilton
58.2 Acres
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PortChadd Mathis
Phone: (812) 491-4655
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Highway 129 Trenton, FL 32693
County: Gilchrist
61 Acres
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PortDonna Creamer
Phone: (352) 463-4638
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101 Thomas Demps Road Perry, FL 32348
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County: Taylor
272.9 Acres
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PortAndy Jackson
Phone: (850) 843-0932
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I-10 and Highway 41 Lake City, FL 32055
County: Columbia
487 Acres
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PortJennifer Goff-Daniels
Phone: (386) 758-1033
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I-10 and Highway 19 , FL 32336
County: Jefferson
10.7 Acres
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PortShannon Metty
Phone: (850) 342-0223
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Highway 27 and State Road 349 , FL 32008
County: Lafayette
126 Acres
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PortSteve Land
Phone: (386) 294-1600
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US Hwy 90 E Macclenny, FL 32063
County: Baker
35 Acres
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PortDillion Pullen
Phone: (904) 259-6433
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Hwy 301 and State Road 16 Starke, FL 32091
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County: Bradford
79 Acres
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PortAmber Shepherd
Phone: (352) 721-1209
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13550 NW Old Fannin Road Chiefland, FL 32626
County: Levi
map icon 124.5 Acres
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PortScott Osteen
Phone: (352) 221-3793
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Wes Larson Blvd Palatka, FL 32177
County: Putnam
214 Acres
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PortMark Litten
Phone: (386) 328-1503
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I-10 and State Road 255 Madison, FL 32340
County: Madison
110 Acres
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PortDoug Brown
Phone: (850) 673-7219
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State Road 100 and State Road 121 Lake Butler, FL 32054
County: Union
99 Acres
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PortJimmy Williams
Phone: (386) 496-4241
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Crawford Road Callahan, FL 32011
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County: Nassau
482 Acres
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PortSherri Mitchell
Phone: (904) 225-8878
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Average Household Income
$80,855
Labor Force
164,981
Population
421,507
Lots of available land, a robust infrastructure and access to larger markets are just some of the reasons logistics and distribution companies thrive in North Central Florida.
Nassau County
FHB is located on Amelia Island just three miles from the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach, and less than two miles from beaches, hotels and resort amenities, making it a strategic asset for the region’s visitor economy as well as for local business operations. A designated reliever airport for Jacksonville International, the Airport is equipped with three runways, all over 5,000’, accommodating general aviation aircraft. Tenants include an FBO, a skydiving operation and an aircraft maintenance and avionics business. The Airport also supports military and search and rescue operations.
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Levy County
Located on Cedar Key Island approximately 60 miles southwest of Gainesville, this county-owned public-use facility serves the community’s general aviation needs with a single 2,335’ runway, which easily accommodates single-engine general aviation aircraft. While CDK is a valued asset for recreational flyers and provides important support for the visitor economy during popular annual cultural events, the Airport is also a preferred connection for executive and corporate travel, and supports military training operations as well.
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Dixie County
A public-use airport located approximately 50 miles west of Gainesville, this county-owned general aviation facility primarily supports business and corporate travel, while it is also a site of flight training as well as law enforcement and search and rescue missions. CTY is equipped with two intersecting asphalt runways, with the longest runway of 5,000’, so that it accommodates a range of general aviation aircraft, with FBO service, fuel and a free courtesy care for users.
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Suwannee County
Located approximately 85 miles west of Jacksonville, Suwannee County Airport serves the community’s general aviation needs with FBO services and a single 4,000’ runway to accommodate mid-size general aviation aircraft. While it primarily serves recreational and general aviation needs, the Airport also supports the agricultural spraying required by local organic growers. Community engagement is critical to the Airport’s mission; as host to the annual Fly-In, the Airport provides flights for over 200 children, boosting engagement and interest in aviation.
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Taylor County
Perry-Foley is located 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee and three miles from the city of Perry. A public-use airport, it is equipped with three intersecting runways, the longest at 5,010’ to accommodate most general aviation aircraft. The Airport primarily supports corporate/business travel, with self-service refueling convenient for both local and transient users. Timber has a key sector in Taylor County, and the Airport has provided service and support for the aviation needs of timber companies.
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Putnam County
Located 50 miles east of Gainesville, Palatka-Kay is equipped with three intersecting runways, the longest of which is 6,003’, allowing it to accommodate mid-size general aviation and business jet aircraft. While tenants include two aircraft maintenance providers, a skydiving operator and a flight instruction business, the Airport also supports government agencies including local law enforcement and marine patrol as well as the Florida Forest Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Levy County
Located just two miles from Williston’s central business district, this city-owned public use airport is equipped with a 6,669’ runway and a 4,704’ runway to accommodate the needs of corporate as well as recreational users. The Airport offers large hangars and competitive fuel prices, is located inside the Williston Industrial Park, where non-aviation manufacturing tenants are thriving alongside MRO operations and aircraft manufacturers. Acreage, facilities and amenities such as an onsite restaurant make Williston Airport and Industrial Park an attractive choice for a range of business activities.
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Columbia County
Equipped with two runways, one 8,003’ x 150’ and the other 4,000’ x 150’, this city-owned public use airport can accommodate aircraft as large as the C130, KC10, and Boeing 747, 757, and 767. With full-service FBO services, the Airport supports a variety of activities including flight training, corporate operations, law enforcement and recreation. The U.S. Forestry Service operates the only fire support base in the Southeast at Lake City, with other key tenants including HAECO’s MRO, serving clients such as Airbus and Boeing. Thousands of shovel-ready acres available at the adjacent North Florida Mega Industrial Park provide another strategic business advantage.
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Clay/Bradford Counties
A general aviation airport proximate to major airports in Jacksonville and Gainesville, the Keystone Airpark is also uniquely convenient to the local communities in Clay and Bradford Counties as it sits on the line between them. With two runways, the longest at 5,044’, the Airpark can support most general aviation/business jet aircraft, and while tenants include a flight school and skydiving operation, the Airpark’s convenience and service have also made it a preferred connection choice for a variety of business and corporate needs.
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Working to be the most connected region in the U.S.
The implementation of cutting-edge digital infrastructure throughout the region is opening exciting new possibilities and opportunity for businesses and residents—a game-changing advancement made possible through the initiative of North Florida’s innovative electrical co-ops.
We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming 2026 FREDA Rural Summit hosted by the Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA). This year’s theme – Space to Live, Power to Grow – sets the tone for forward-focused conversations, cutting-edge strategies, and meaningful collaboration. Rural Florida is poised for dynamic growth, and this year’s Summit is […]
Creating vibrant communities is about more than improving buildings. It’s about creating places where businesses can invest, families can gather, and communities can thrive. That’s the vision behind NFEDP’s Rural Renaissance Revitalization Project, a pilot initiative launched earlier this year in Cross City, Madison, Live Oak, and Jasper to help strengthen the economic vitality and […]
A major investment in North Florida’s agricultural economy is officially underway as BioActive Forages has broken ground on a new feed manufacturing facility in Madison County. The multimillion-dollar project represents an exciting opportunity for the region, combining the strengths of North Florida’s agricultural heritage with value-added manufacturing to create jobs, support local producers, and drive […]
News Release Contact: Diane Scholz, NFEDP 850-728-5191 Circularity2 Locates in Cross City, Florida CROSS CITY, FL – August 22, 2025 – Circularity2 announced plans today to construct a biochar facility in Cross City (Dixie County), Florida. The company is developing facilities to produce biocarbon from woody biomass by-products such as forestry and sawmill […]
LIVE OAK, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $66 million to communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. This award includes more than $9.2 million to the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, Madison County, and Big Bend Technical College through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) for infrastructure improvements and […]
Local business and community leaders unveiled an ambitious plan Thursday to take Putnam County’s economic development and talent retention efforts to the next level. Community stakeholders gathered at the Roy G. Campbell Civic Center at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka to hear about Elevate Putnam, the five-year, multi-million-dollar initiative its leaders say will increase […]
Wood Using Industries Wanted!The region has supplied over 3 million tons of pine pulpwood, chip-n-saw, and sawtimber annually for over 70 years, and is still capable of that level of ongoing production. A large wood using plant chose to close its operation leaving a void in a wood using industry. A susainable supply of 3 […]
Forty years of innovation in plant nutrition to culminate in Southeastern expansion AgroLiquid announces the upcoming construction of a new 48,355-square-foot production facility in Lake City, Florida. This strategic decision reflects AgroLiquid’s unwavering commitment to prosper the farmer, by providing liquid fertilizers closer to our customers through faster and more efficient services. The new facility, situated […]
It is the beginning of a new era in Suwannee County Economic Development as we hosted the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for Wave Armor (formerly known as Project Wave). Rhino Inc. is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Suwannee County to expand the manufacturing capacity of its Wave Armor line of products. Wave Armor produces floating […]
