WEAR: Over 300 jobs coming to Santa Rosa County industrial parks: The Northwest Florida Industrial Park I-10 is 88 acres and less than a mile from the interstate. It will soon be the home for two new companies' distribution centers. Erica Grancagnolo, associate director for Santa Rosa Economic Development, said construction is expected to begin early next year. Go To Link »

Santa Rosa Breaks Ground on New Hangar Facility at Peter Prince Airport: Santa Rosa County officials broke ground on a new hangar facility at Peter Prince Airport that will serve as the temporary home to AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation, dba Leonardo Helicopters, a Philadelphia-based aviation company that is expected to bring 50 new, high-paying jobs to the area. In April, county commissioners gave the go-ahead for design and engineering of the hangar, warehouse, and modular office complex. Construction on the new facility is expected to begin later this month. Read More »

Santa Rosa lands another 30 jobs: Santa Rosa County’s economic development office revealed that 30 new jobs are slated for the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10. The county commission approved final details that give the go-ahead for a new company to move forward with a $2.5 to $3 million capital investment in the I-10 Industrial Park. Read More »

Three New Tenants for Santa Rosa Industrial Park: Three projects – code-named O Brother, Hard Metal and Induction – are manufacturing firms in various areas, and will join boat manufacturer Cape Horn at Santa Rosa Industrial Park, creating more than 100 jobs and $22 million of capital investment. Go To Link »

Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Opens for Second Cycle: Santa Rosa County, in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UWF, created the Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and opened the first cycle on April 6 for one week. A second application cycle will open now and will remain open until the funds are depleted. Read More »

Leonardo to open support center at Whiting Aviation Park: Leonardo, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., will soon build a comprehensive support center at the Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County after being awarded a contract to replace the Navy's fleet of aging training helicopters at NAS Whiting Field. Read More »