One Okaloosa News
Gulf Air Group Slated to Undertake Significant Expansion at Crestview’s Bob Sikes Airport
Posted September 20, 2022
One Okaloosa EDC announced today that Gulf Air Group, Inc. has selected Crestview’s Bob Sikes Airport for a competitive expansion project. The anticipated $16,000,000 investment will be applied toward the construction and equipping of a new, state-of-the-art aircraft hangar complex totaling 70,000 SF. Along with the investment, the company has committed to hiring 55 individuals at an average wage of $89,000 (179% of Okaloosa County’s average wage). These positions are in addition to the 102 employees the company currently employs in their existing facility at Bob Sikes Airport.
Kay Rasmussen Appointed to Florida Defense Support Task Force
Posted September 13, 2022
One Okaloosa EDC is pleased to announce that Representative Chris Sprowls, Florida Speaker of the House, has appointed Kay Rasmussen, Associate Director, One Okaloosa EDC, to the Florida Defense Support Task Force for a four year term of service.
Regional Defense Support Initiatives Committee Launches MilitaryFriendlyNWF.com
Posted July 26, 2022
The Defense Support Initiatives (DSI) Committee, a standing committee of One Okaloosa Economic Development Council (EDC), announced today the launch of www.MilitaryFriendlyNWF.com – a new website designed to showcase efforts to promote and advocate for the national security value of area military installations and their contributions to the economic vitality of Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa Counties.
LiveOak Fiber to Invest $100M in Okaloosa County Fiber Network While Pledging to Create 50 New Jobs
Posted July 11, 2022
LiveOak Fiber, an emerging regional broadband service provider building a world-class network to deliver world-class services, announced today that the newly formed company is investing $100 million to construct and operate a next-generation high-speed fiber optic network in Okaloosa County. The new network will bring alternative options to underserved regions of the county, ensuring access to affordable and reliable digital infrastructure for businesses and residents in the area.
Boeing Selects Fort Walton Beach for Competitive Expansion Project
Posted January 24, 2022
One Okaloosa EDC announced today that Boeing Global Services has selected Fort Walton Beach for a competitive expansion project. The anticipated $2,550,000 project involves a 20,000 SF expansion to the company’s existing facility.
One Okaloosa EDC Launches On-Line Preferred Service Provider Directory
Posted December 01, 2021
One Okaloosa Economic Development Council (“One Okaloosa”) announced today that the organization’s Relocation Portal has been expanded to include a Preferred Service Provider Directory.