Economic Development Overview
Today is March 10th, 2010
Liberty County Is Serious About Business
Located halfway between Florida's capital city of Tallahassee and the coastal community of Panama City, Liberty County offers business and lifestyle opportunities that are truly unique.
In planning for its future, this community actively works in partnership with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, the County Government, its residents, and Enterprise Florida, as well as regional partners such as Opportunity Florida and Florida's Great Northwest. The result is a region whose natural assets are vast areas of forest, rivers and lakes are complimented by a growing array of business assets.
Key Location Assets
- Strong public-private support for business relocation
- Easy access to North Florida, Alabama, and Georgia markets
- Low cost of living
- Development incentives
- A highly-trained regional labor force
- Strong civic and community pride
Scientific Research
Quietly situated in the pristine Apalachicola National Forest, Liberty County also offers close proximity to some of the world's most renowned research institutes and laboratories:
- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
- FSU School of Computer Science and Information Technology
- Florida A&M University
- FSU College of Engineering
- FSU Office of Research Technology Transfer
Liberty County Is Renowned For Its Timber Industry
Liberty County Florida Power Plant
Scientists Working On Tesla 45 Coil At the FSU NHMFL