One Okaloosa News
State of Florida and Williams International Announce Billion Dollar Investment in Northwest Florida
Posted May 29, 2025
One million square foot high-volume aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility to be constructed at Shoal River Industrial Park in Okaloosa County. This announcement follows a comprehensive, multi-state search initiated by aerospace and aviation manufacturer, Williams International in 2023.
Okaloosa Students Explore Career Pathways at TeCMEN Industry Day
Posted May 29, 2025
Okaloosa County students participated in the 8th Annual 2025 TeCMEN Industry Day at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. This incredible event allowed students to gain hands-on exposure to various industries, connect with professionals, and explore future career opportunities.
One Okaloosa EDC Unveils Next Generation Website
Posted May 02, 2025
One Okaloosa EDC officially launched a new on-line presence today with the announcement of www.oneokaloosa.org. Developed by Appleyard Duncan McCall, a Pensacola-based marketing agency, the site replaces One Okaloosa’s prior site that had been in existence since 2017. One Okaloosa had previously undertaken a website refresh following the organization’s rebranding from the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County to One Okaloosa EDC in late 2020.
Simona Faroni and Guido Tremolini Honored as the 2025 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Distinguished Alumni Award
Posted February 28, 2025
GrowFL is proud to announce Simona Faroni and Guido Tremolini, co-founders of G.S. Gelato, as the recipients of the 2025 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Barbara Stankowski Distinguished Alumni Award
UWF Grant Award Allows Precision Measurement, Inc. to Expand Into New Markets
Posted December 10, 2024
One Okaloosa EDC announced today that Precision Measurement Inc. (PMI), a Fort Walton Beach-based Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that supports local and global industry partners with accredited calibrations and testing services, has recently initiated a new five-year growth strategy to expand services while bringing new...
Okaloosa County’s Shoal River Ranch Gigasite recognized with prestigious ‘Select Site’ distinction by CSX Railroad
Posted February 20, 2024
Okaloosa County’s Shoal River Ranch Gigasite has joined an elite group of locations across the country as a “Select Site” at the Bronze Level by CSX Railroad, the leading supplier of freight transportation in North America. Shoal River Ranch is one of 19 sites nationwide that received “Select Site” status which positions the County to attract significant economic development.