Our Mission
Who We Are
The North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) is a regional organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development across a 14-county area. We proudly represent the counties of Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union—each offering unique opportunities for businesses to thrive.
At NFEDP, we serve as a bridge between your business and the resources you need to succeed, connecting your company with strategic partnerships, financial incentives, workforce training, and access to critical infrastructure. Our mission is to drive economic progress while preserving the charm and quality of life that makes North Florida special. Whether you are looking to expand, relocate, or start fresh, NFEDP is committed to helping you unlock the full potential of your business in this diverse and growing region.
Welcome to “Florida's Gateway to Growth.”
Who We Serve
Companies Relocating to Florida
The Sunshine State boasts one of America’s fastest growing economies and North Florida is the perfect place for your company to access those opportunities. If your company is considering Florida for a new location that benefits your bottom line, our organization can help guide you through the process of moving operations here.
Companies Expanding in Florida
If your business is growing in Florida our region can serve as an ideal location for expanding your operations. North Florida offers a wide range of benefits to companies looking to grow their footprint in the Sunshine State and our partners are here to help you find the resources you need to expand your business.
Companies Launching in Florida
There is no better place to start a business than Florida. With a favorable business climate and vast resources available to help you scale your business, our state serves as an ideal launch pad for ambitious companies. In North Florida, you’ll find all those benefits plus the advantages of working with dedicated partners who are eager to help you grow. Our team is here to help you unlock that potential.
How We Help
Site Selection
North Florida offers dozens of shovel-ready sites that include access to logistical needs, talent, and infrastructure. If your company is looking for the ideal site to launch, expand, or relocate your operations in Florida, our team is here to help you find the right location for your needs.
Incentive Packages
Florida’s business-friendly climate and robust economic resources are appealing to companies who need and want to grow. In North Florida, you’ll also find strategic partnerships and incentives that can help your company launch, expand, or relocate with ease. At NFEDP, our team can guide you through the process of negotiating the incentives you need to expedite your growth in Florida.
Strategic Resource Coordination
Businesses don’t grow in a vacuum. They need partnerships and resources to help create strong competitive advantages. That’s why the NFEDP helps companies like yours coordinate with public and private partners to secure the talent, infrastructure, and logistical needs necessary to grow your business in Florida. North Florida serves as your foundation for launching, expanding, and relocating your company and our team will help you unlock the resources you need to succeed.
NFEDP Mission Statement
North Florida Economic Development Partnership is a public/private, 501c(6) entity dedicated to facilitating economic development activity through high quality job growth and capital investment in the 14-county region we call North Florida.
NFEDP is supported by local government and private sector/corporate partners, state and federal grants and contracts for services. We fulfill our mission through a range of professional services that include:
- Central point of contact for existing and prospective companies and site selection consultants to help them explore locations for business siting, relocations and expansions
- Market and promote the region nationally and internationally as a premier destination for business and economic development and capital investment
- Provide technical assistance to local economic development professionals and elected officials, site selection consultants and prospective businesses and investors on economic development projects
- Support and assist business retention and expansion efforts throughout the region
- Professional interface and coordination point for local economic development professionals, prospective businesses, state economic development project managers and officials at Enterprise Florida
- Develop and enhance the leadership and professional economic development capacity of the region’s elected officials, economic development professionals, and community leaders by providing scholarships to attend economic development-focused conferences and events, along with the development and implementation of training and education programs, including the North Florida Economic Development Academy