Governor Rick Scott recently announced that Enterprise Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity are accepting economic development project proposals for the new $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Governor will be provided with vetted applications for final selection.
Eligible projects include community infrastructure investments or workforce training programs. Public infrastructure projects can include transportation and utilities needed to support economic development in Targeted Industries. Workforce training projects will equip Floridians with transferable, sustainable workforce skills applicable to more than a single employer, and for the necessary equipment associated with these programs.
According to Governor Scott, “With more than 1.37 million jobs created across our state since December 2010 and the lowest unemployment rate in nearly 10 years, it is clear that Florida’s economy has experienced incredible growth.” To continue on this growth trajectory, he states, Florida must be competitive “against other states and countries for new jobs, and we must aggressively fight to make Florida the best destination for business.”
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality is proud to announce that the latest Leading Metro Locations report published by Area Development magazine highlights the continued economic strength and competitiveness of the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The rankings, which evaluated all 410 metro areas across the nation based on key economic indicators such as […]
We’re partnering with local organizations to assess workforce needs in our community, and we need your insight! This survey is designed to help us understand the workforce challenges businesses face and identify areas where training, resources, and support can make the biggest impact. Your feedback will help shape programs that strengthen our local workforce and […]