Florida's Great Northwest

Florida's Great Northwest The Regional Economic Development Organization for the Florida Panhandle Florida's Great Northwest is an investor-supported 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation.

Way to go, Argos!🌟 A huge congratulations to the University of West Floridafor ranking No. 2 among the 12 public univers...
06/26/2026

Way to go, Argos!🌟 A huge congratulations to the University of West Floridafor ranking No. 2 among the 12 public universities in the state! They earned an incredible 92 out of 100 points in the Florida State University System's latest performance scores.

While the numbers are impressive, what they really represent is the hard work, grit, and dedication of our local students, faculty, and region. Take a look at what our Northwest Florida talent is achieving!

We already know Northwest Florida makes the best stuff—now let’s make it official! 🏆The Florida Chamber of Commerce just...
06/23/2026

We already know Northwest Florida makes the best stuff—now let’s make it official! 🏆

The Florida Chamber of Commerce just announced the nominees for the annual "Coolest Thing Made in Florida" competition, and products from all 13 of our counties made the list!

We are talking about an incredible range of local ingenuity—everything from high-tech electron beam accelerators to the world-class seafood harvested right off our coasts. Our regional talent and manufacturing power are on full display, but they need our votes to win.

The bracket is officially open, and we need the entire Northwest Florida community to rally together and push our nominees to the top!

🗳️ Show your regional pride and cast your daily vote here: https://coolestthingmadeinflorida.com/vote/popular-vote/?redirect_to=https://coolestthingmadeinflorida.com/vote/popular-vote/

We are celebrating a major milestone today! 🌟Our very own Kasey Killebrew graduated from Leadership Florida's Connect Cl...
06/18/2026

We are celebrating a major milestone today! 🌟

Our very own Kasey Killebrew graduated from Leadership Florida's Connect Class 15! As our dedicated investor relations and Leadership Northwest Florida mastermind, we are so excited for her to expand on the ideals she learned in her Leadership Florida journey and bring them back to FGNW. We are so proud to have her helping drive our organization forward! 👏

Read the full press release announcement here: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/news/leadership-northwest-florida-director-graduates-from-statewide-leadership-program

13 counties. One unified future. And it all starts with local leaders like YOU. ☀️Applications for Leadership Northwest ...
06/17/2026

13 counties. One unified future. And it all starts with local leaders like YOU. ☀️

Applications for Leadership Northwest Florida Class V are officially OPEN!

Think about it: the biggest factors shaping our daily lives, from the jobs coming to our communities and the strength of our infrastructure, to the talent pipelines in our schools, don’t stop at city limits or county lines. They connect all of us across Florida's Great Northwest.

If you are passionate about the place you call home and ready to learn what really goes on behind the scenes to keep our regional engine running, Class V is exactly where you belong.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Click the link below to apply today! 👇
https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/page/leadership-northwest-florida/

What does real regional power look like? It looks like a room full of local leaders in Blountstown defining their own fu...
06/12/2026

What does real regional power look like? It looks like a room full of local leaders in Blountstown defining their own future. 💼

This week, Calhoun County was the latest stop for our Next Generation workshops. We didn't bring a copy-and-paste strategy; we came to listen to the people who know their community best.

The takeaways? Calhoun County is focused on:

🚀 Capitalizing on current economic momentum
🎓 Securing stronger talent pipelines right here at home
🤝 Creating a regional strategy rooted in local grit

We are officially mapping all 13 counties to build a stronger collective future. Next stop: Bay County! ☀️

At Florida's Great Northwest, we often say "a rising tide lifts all boats," but yesterday at our Quarterly Investor Meet...
06/11/2026

At Florida's Great Northwest, we often say "a rising tide lifts all boats," but yesterday at our Quarterly Investor Meeting, we saw exactly what that looks like in action.

From regional talent to data-driven strategy, the session covered the exact initiatives moving us forward. Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV President Matt Beard shared firsthand insights into the impact of our leadership program, followed by a deep dive into The Moore Agency's Target Audience Research data that will fuel a historic marketing campaign for our region. Rounding out the updates, our FORWARD Facilitator, VisionFirst Advisors, outlined the blueprint for the Next Generation of Northwest Florida FORWARD, establishing a clear framework that will collectively mirror the whole region.

The future of Northwest Florida is being written right now by the incredible people in that room. The energy is real, the strategy is set, and the momentum is just getting started! ☀️

The countdown is officially on! We are exactly one week away from opening the application window for Leadership Northwes...
06/09/2026

The countdown is officially on! We are exactly one week away from opening the application window for Leadership Northwest Florida Class V!

Are you ready to take your regional impact to the next level? Or do you know a colleague, business leader, or changemaker who would be a perfect fit for this transformative program? Mark your calendars for June 16 and get ready to step into your regional leadership journey! 🚀

🚀 The "Next Generation" is officially underway!Last week, we kicked off our very first "Next Generation" Workshop in Jac...
06/08/2026

🚀 The "Next Generation" is officially underway!

Last week, we kicked off our very first "Next Generation" Workshop in Jackson County! Together with VisionFirst Advisors, our team spent an incredible day collaborating with local leaders and diving into the massive economic growth and momentum in their county.

A huge thank you to the Jackson EDC for their wonderful hospitality and partnership!

What’s next? To power our regional strategy, Northwest Florida FORWARD, we are bringing these interactive workshops straight to your backyard. We will be hitting all 13 counties in our footprint so our amazing partners can join in the momentum and help shape the future of our region. Stay tuned to see which county we are heading to next... 👀👇

✈️ Things continue to boom at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)! 📈ECP is maintaining its historic up...
06/04/2026

✈️ Things continue to boom at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)! 📈

ECP is maintaining its historic upward trajectory, reporting 375,184 passengers through Q1 of 2026—an 8% increase over last year's record-breaking first quarter.

But it’s not just passenger traffic that's scaling up. ECP is rapidly driving regional economic growth! Check out the latest highlights in the graphic below! 👇

The countdown is on! ☀️ Applications for Leadership Northwest Florida Class V officially launch in less than two weeks. ...
06/03/2026

The countdown is on! ☀️ Applications for Leadership Northwest Florida Class V officially launch in less than two weeks. If you are ready to collaborate, connect, and grow alongside a premier cohort of regional leaders, this is your moment.

Click the link to join our first-to-know list and get the application delivered straight to your inbox:https://form.jotform.com/252365392367161

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