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Economic Development Update

Spring 2024

Hello Kim,


Welcome to your fresh rundown of Hernando County, Florida Economic Development news!

Currently, the pipeline has thirty active projects. Of those, sixteen are new and fourteen reflect business expansions. The 4.8M square feet and $550M capital investment includes a mix among manufacturing, logistics and aviation.

EPIC Update

Bluewater Aviation Prepares for Take-Off


The EPIC Team recently launched the Bluewater Aviation Project. On twelve primary runway-adjacent acres at Brooksville - Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV), Bluewater Aviation will build corporate aircraft hangar facilities. Future project phases will also include a full-service Fixed Base Operation (FBO) and restaurant.

Cabot Citrus Farms Scores Media Accolades While Meeting Project Milestones


Cabot Citrus Farms is a powerful economic development project for Hernando County. In addition to an elite golf destination, it includes extensive infrastructure improvements and shared community assets. The EPIC Team ensures this large enterprise moves ahead quickly - ready to exceed expectations of the eager worldwide golf community.

When time is money, Hernando County's award-winning Expedited Permitting, Inspection and Certification (EPIC) Program saves the day. Directed by Economic Development, this cross-functional county leadership team streamlines timelines to meet compressed and often complex project milestones.

2nd Stage Business Growth Stars Celebrated

Hernando County Honorees attended GrowFL Gala Awards Ceremony


The celebration held at Orlando's iconic Hard Rock Cafe recently was a momentous occasion. The exclusive event honored AME Int'l, Delamere Industries, and Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services for being part of Florida's 50 Companies to Watch.

#TeamHernando Out and About

Team Hernando has direct discussions with site selectors about whether this Tampa Bay community might be a fit for businesses they represent considering relocation or expansion.

Team Hernando will represent Brooksville - Tampa Bay Regional Airport at MRO Americas Booth 4475 in Chicago. This event is the hub of aircraft business "under the wing." Be sure to drop by to talk about your business and how BKV might fit into your plans.

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations and industry experts to make deals happen. Will you be there? Visit Team Hernando at the SelectFlorida booth!

Economic developers meet with site selectors to discuss logistics and supply chain management issues and opportunities. Hernando County's west central Florida location features multimodal options for transporting goods.

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For a closer look at our community, check our round-up of news published every Friday. Find a curated mix of media coverage on a variety of topics.

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Please contact us with questions or to plan a visit. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.


Valerie Pianta, MEDP

Director, Economic Development

vpianta@hernandocounty.us

352-540-6400

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