With certified sites, modern infrastructure and a trained, educated and experienced workforce, Santa Rosa County offers industries an opportunity to maximize their ROI in a community dedicated to providing the best to residents and businesses. From our expanding tourism, vibrant farming community, growing industrial presence, our strong military ties, to our top-notch schools, it is no surprise that Santa Rosa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy: In January 2020, the Navy announced that it had selected the TH-119 built by Leonardo Helicopters to replace the venerable Bell TH-57 SeaRanger. On June 10, 2021, Vice Admiral Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, U.S. Naval Air Forces, accepted the first TH-73A in a ceremony at Leonardo’s Philadelphia facility. Go To Link »

Leonardo Helicopters Cuts Ribbon at New Peter Prince Hangar: Santa Rosa County leaders today joined officials from Leonardo Helicopters to cut the ribbon on a new maintenance facility at Peter Prince Airport where the company will begin local operations. Leonardo is an Italian aerospace company with North American headquarters and industrial operations in Philadelphia, PA that is expected to bring 50 new, high-paying jobs to the area. Read More »

Gulf Cable/WTEC Breaks Ground on New Facility at Santa Rosa Industrial Park: Santa Rosa County officials today broke ground on a new facility that will be built on eight acres in the Santa Rosa Industrial Park. This new facility will serve as home to Gulf Cable/WTEC. Gulf Cable/WTEC currently employs over 300 individuals in the Santa Rosa Industrial Park. This expansion will support at least 20 new positions. Read More »

Assistant Director Erica Grancagnolo 2020 Pinnacle Award Winner: 850 – The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida selected Assistant Director Erica Grancagnolo for a Pinnacle Award. She is one of 12 outstanding women from our 18-county region of Northwest Florida selected for the award. The Pinnacle Awards program recognizes women who have distinguished themselves professionally and in service to communities. Go To Link »

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 »