The Best of All Worlds

Highlands County encompasses 1,029 square miles of the state’s heartland and 78 square miles of water in the center of Florida’s peninsula. Highlands appropriately describes the higher elevation of the area located on the rolling hills of the Lake Wales Ridge in the heart of Central Florida, a unique geological feature that runs for about 150 miles north to south through Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Highlands counties.

Highlands County’s prime location provides east/west/north/south market accessibility with close proximity to all major attractions and ports. Over 85% of the state’s population is within a 150 mile radius. Compared to the state’s population density per square mile, Highlands County ranked 39 with only 94 people per square mile.

Highlands County offers a location for the highest quality lifestyle with all the advantages of a smaller community where it’s great to live and smart to do business. Delightful people and a beautiful natural environment are attracting new business. It’s truly a great place to live, work and play.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) for Highlands County, Inc. represents a private/public partnership between the elected officials and business community to foster and promote the economic growth of Highlands County.

Are you looking for productivity without the hassles of urban life? With 13.5 million consumers two hours away, our business climate is as attractive as our mild year ‘round climate, lakes environment and uncrowded rural landscape. The business climate encourages new business and industry to locate to Highlands County and supports the continued success of existing business and industry. There is a positive attitude toward growth.

Here are some key points when considering Highlands County:

· Generous development incentives

· Strategic air, road and rail crossroads

· Progressive business and education leadership

· Established agri-business, medical, manufacturing and biofuels

· 2,000 acre Sebring Regional Airport Industrial Park

· Unparalleled recreational opportunities

You are invited to learn more about our area, a growing market place offering a lower cost of doing business and providing great business opportunities.