Two Okaloosa Companies Among the 2018 50 Florida Companies to Watch
Posted September 21, 2018
The EDC of Okaloosa County and GrowFL are pleased to announce that Beast Code LLC and G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. are among 50 statewide honorees selected for the 2018 Florida Companies to Watch. These companies were selected from more than 500 nominees for the award, hosted by GrowFL, a statewide economic development organization, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation.
Beast Code to Expand and Create 40 New Jobs in Okaloosa County
Posted September 17, 2018
Beast Code LLC, an employee owned and operated software engineering company announced today that it has chosen to expand in Fort Walton Beach and will add 40 jobs by 2021. The expansion includes purchasing new equipment, a dedicated quality assurance area and collaborative work spaces.
Partnership for Advanced Technology Center of Excellence Announced at TeCMEN Industry Day
Posted August 23, 2018
Thanks to a new partnership between Northwest Florida State College, Hsu Educational Foundation and Crestview Technology Park LLC, residents of Okaloosa and Walton counties now will have a smoother pathway to high-wage careers in aircraft maintenance, industrial maintenance, robotics and logistics through the Advanced Technology Center of Excellence.
Okaloosa Touts Features of Shoal River Ranch Megasite
Posted July 17, 2018
Sparks and his team have brought the Shoal River site to the attention of heavy equipment manufacturers, in addition to automakers and to tire companies who may wish to build research and development facilities including a test track along with a manufacturing plant.
Allegiant Air Plans Year-Round Aircraft Base in Okaloosa, New Jobs
Posted February 13, 2018
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The aircraft base will create 65 new jobs and bring an anticipated $418 million in tourism revenue to the area over the next five years.
Big plans for new Okaloosa County Property
Posted December 13, 2017
Okaloosa County leaders just sealed the deal on a piece of property they hope will pay big dividends in the future. They believe the 1,500 acres will play a big part in the balancing act of the local economy.