Economic Development Resource Partners
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
Through a formal partnership with St. Johns County, the Chamber assists new and existing businesses interested in locating and expanding in the County, and provides technical assistance related to site selection and other due-diligence requests. St Johns County Chamber of Commerce. Economic Development Council FY 2017-18 Annual Report.
Contact: | Isabelle Renault, President St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce One News Place, Suite C St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-5681 www.sjcchamber.com |
St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority
Provides public bond financing for manufacturing and non-profit entities located within St. Johns County to stimulate industrial development and support economic development. More Information &
Meeting Agendas.
Contact: | Melissa S. Glasgow Director of Economic Development Office of the County Administrator St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-0552 mglasgow@sjcfl.us www.sjcfl.us/ida |
Northeast FL Regional Airport
Full service general aviation airport and home to multiple aviation-related businesses located in St. Johns County.
Contact: | Ed Wuellner, Executive Director 4796 U.S. 1 North St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-0090 www.flynf.org |
Small Business Development Center – St. Johns County Office
Through a partnership with the Small Business Administration, University of North Florida and St. Johns County, this service provides free consulting, training and specialized assistance to established businesses and individuals considering starting a business.
SJC SBDC Impact Reports: FY18-19 3Q | FY18-19 2Q | FY18-19 1Q
Featured Success Story
Optimum Spring Manufacturing Inc. – The company, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL manufactures compression, extension, and torsion springs composed of specialty alloy wire suitable for operating under high temperatures and in corrosive environments. They heard of the FSBDC at UNF and enrolled in in depth training and applied for an Export Marketing Plan. With this info, the team from began to focus on exporting their product. View the full success story!
Contact: | Marge Cirillo, Certified Business Analyst St. Johns County Growth Management Office 4040 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-1295 www.sbdc.unf.edu |
JAX USA Regional Partnership
Serves as lead coordinator of the seven-county regional economic development recruitment and marketing program for Northeast Florida.
Contact: | Aundra Wallace, President 3 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 366-6639 www.jaxusa.org |
Enterprise Florida – Headquarters
Serves as the statewide clearinghouse for economic development information and state-level business incentives.
Contact: | Jamal Sowell, President and CEO 800 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 956-5600 www.eflorida.com |
Florida Power & Light Company
Provides data tools and resources to local EDOs and a special rate on electric service to qualified Florida business operations.
Contact: | Crystal Stiles, Director of Economic Development 700 Universe Blvd. CEA/JB Juno Beach, Florida 33048 1-888-488-7703 www.poweringflorida.com |