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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.

For the fourth year in a row, our President & CEO, Jennifer Conoley, has been named to Florida Trend's Florida 500, reco...
10/30/2026

For the fourth year in a row, our President & CEO, Jennifer Conoley, has been named to Florida Trend's Florida 500, recognizing the most influential business leaders in the state. 🎉

Her strategic vision continues to elevate Northwest Florida and attract key investments across our region. Congratulations, Jennifer!

Huge congratulations to Beast Code on the grand opening of their brand-new headquarters at Freedom Tech Center, which wa...
10/27/2026

Huge congratulations to Beast Code on the grand opening of their brand-new headquarters at Freedom Tech Center, which was developed by FGNW investor, The Jay Odom Group! 👏

This state-of-the-art facility gives Beast Code’s expanding team of engineers and specialists the space to scale their digital twin technology and build advanced software for mission-critical defense operations. 🚀💻

Building a strong manufacturing workforce takes a strong network of partners.As we close out  , we’re proud to see Jenni...
10/26/2026

Building a strong manufacturing workforce takes a strong network of partners.

As we close out , we’re proud to see Jennifer Conoley and Todd Miller of MERRICK Industries, Inc. share Northwest Florida’s collaborative approach to manufacturing workforce development with IndustryWeek.

As an FGNW Investor, MERRICK Industries understands regional partnerships. We bring together employers, technical and state colleges, a robust military talent pipeline, and other workforce resources to give manufacturers the talent, training, and support they need to grow.

Check out the full article to learn more:

Gulf Coast manufacturer Merrick Industries collaborates with community partners every step of the way.

Data can power regional transformation—and we’re looking for the mind behind it. 📊At Florida’s Great Northwest, every da...
10/22/2026

Data can power regional transformation—and we’re looking for the mind behind it. 📊

At Florida’s Great Northwest, every data point we analyze serves a higher purpose: bringing premier companies and quality careers to the region. We are looking for the next person to lead these efforts on our team.

Are you a data strategist looking to make a regional impact? We want to talk to you! Whether you bring years of strategic experience or fresh analytical drive, we will shape the day-to-day role around the talent and strengths of whoever joins our team.

Ready to apply? Visit this link to learn more: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/news/join-the-floridas-great-northwest-team

Meet Leadership Northwest Florida Class V member Christie Austin! 🌟As Senior Vice President at Community Bank, Christie ...
10/20/2026

Meet Leadership Northwest Florida Class V member Christie Austin! 🌟

As Senior Vice President at Community Bank, Christie brings a wealth of financial experience and strategic leadership to Class V. We are so excited to have her in this year's cohort!

The countdown is on—we’re less than a month away from our opening retreat!

Big moves are happening across the Great Northwest! ☀️FloridaCommerce has awarded over $18.7 million in Rural Infrastruc...
10/19/2026

Big moves are happening across the Great Northwest! ☀️

FloridaCommerce has awarded over $18.7 million in Rural Infrastructure and Job Growth Grant Funds to support critical community projects across Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Jackson, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington counties.

These strategic investments mean stronger utility systems, upgraded public facilities, and expanded sites for growing businesses and high-wage jobs right here at home. 🏗️💼

Read the official announcement and see how these funds are making an impact in your county:
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https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-awards-14-florida-communities-through-rural-infrastructure

Happy Fresh Start Friday! 🌟 Are you ready for your next big career move?Florida’s Great Northwest is looking for the nex...
10/16/2026

Happy Fresh Start Friday! 🌟 Are you ready for your next big career move?
Florida’s Great Northwest is looking for the next key member to join our small, highly collaborative team!

📊 Are you analytical and data-driven?
💡 Do you thrive on uncovering insights?
🌱 Are you inspired to make a lasting impact on Northwest Florida for generations to come?

Think you’d be a great fit for our team? Know someone who is?

👉 Tap the link to view the position and apply today: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/news/join-the-floridas-great-northwest-team

⏰ Deadline to apply: November 8th.

As the countdown ticks down to Leadership Northwest Florida Class V's opening retreat, we are proud to shine the Class V...
10/15/2026

As the countdown ticks down to Leadership Northwest Florida Class V's opening retreat, we are proud to shine the Class V spotlight today on Kevin Yoder with Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity!

As Executive Director, Kevin’s leadership and steadfast dedication to building stronger communities across our region will make him a phenomenal addition to this year’s cohort!

Natural disasters can affect any place, but Northwest Florida always rises to the challenge. Today, as our region prepar...
10/09/2026

Natural disasters can affect any place, but Northwest Florida always rises to the challenge. Today, as our region prepares for Hurricane Isaias, we stand strong, united, and resilient.

Stay safe, stay prepared, and stay connected. Our region’s strength is in its people — and together, we weather any storm.

We’re excited to share that the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation has been awarded grant funding from the Duke...
10/08/2026

We’re excited to share that the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation has been awarded grant funding from the Duke Energy Foundation to launch the Leadership Northwest Florida Alumni Storytelling & Engagement Campaign! 🎉

As we prepare to welcome Class V of the program this Fall, this new campaign will showcase real stories and video features of how our Leadership Northwest Florida program is fostering regional collaboration that directly impacts local jobs, businesses, and quality of life across Northwest Florida.

A big thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for investing in the future of our Leadership Northwest Florida program! ☀️

Learn more about this campaign: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/news/floridas-great-northwest-foundation-secures-duke-energy-foundation-grant-for-leadership-northwest-florida

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Niceville, FL
32578

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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