A Beautiful Place for Work & Living

Liberty County, in the heart of Northwest Florida, is a county where businesses and the people who make them work can enjoy an environment and lifestyle unlike any other in the state.

 

A world apart, but within easy reach, Liberty County prides itself on preserving some of Florida’s most precious natural and historical resources. And the people of Liberty County pride themselves on having a vibrant vision for the economic future of its residents and the businesses that call Liberty home.

 

Nestled between two rivers, the Ochlockonee on the east and the Apalachicola on the west, Liberty County is located between Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee and the coastal community of Panama City. In planning for its future, this community actively works in public/private partnership with local and regional organizations. The result is a region whose natural assets – vast areas of forest, rivers and lakes – are complemented by a growing array of business assets.

 

Although it maintains a relatively low profile, Liberty County offers a surprising and uniquely advantageous blend of two worlds – a sprawling, natural wonderland in the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest that is just minutes away from some of Florida's most sought-after high technology resources.

 

Wise businesses are discovering ways to leverage funding and resources with such top research institutions as Florida State University, Florida A&M University and the University of Florida. Liberty County, less than an hour's drive from two of Florida's premier universities, makes it easy to access leading-edge technologies that have gained worldwide attention.

 

Situated equidistant between the booming urban centers of Tallahassee and Panama City, Liberty County remains relatively untouched. Today, this is a fertile land of economic opportunity where businesses can thrive and employees can enjoy a lifestyle unlike any other.

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Business Environment: Liberty County offers business and lifestyle opportunities that are truly unique. The county's assets include a strong public-private support for business relocation, easy access to North Florida, Alabama and Georgia markets, development incentives, and a highly-trained regional labor force. Liberty County also offers a wide range of tax incentives to businesses that locate and create new jobs within its Rural Enterprise Zone.

 

Education: Liberty County's public schools consistently perform well and rank above average on state mandated achievement tests. The county is well served by nearby Chipola College and Tallahassee Community College, both of which provide a range of various degrees. Technical training is provided through Chipola Workforce Development Program and Lively Technical Center.


Infrastructure: Nestled in the heart of the booming Northwest Florida region, Liberty County boasts quick and easy access to the state's transportation networks. Crisscrossed by well-maintained roads and highways, the county quickly links businesses to Florida's and the country's Interstate system. The major east-west highway is State Road 20, which connects Liberty County to Panama City and Tallahassee, both approximately 45 miles away. State Road 12 provides a quick link to Interstate 10 and U.S. 90 to the north. The AN Railroad, a class 11 carrier, travels north-south through the county. Its principal terminal is in Port St. Joe and it joins CSX Railroad at Chattahoochee to the north. Convenient commercial air service is available in Tallahassee and Panama City, both approximately 45 miles from Bristol, the county seat.