| Ocala/Marion County EDC |
 
|
||||
We Can Help Over the past decade, the EDC has helped nearly 90 companies like yours make a smooth, successful, profitable move or expansion in Ocala/Marion County. We would welcome the opportunity to do the same for you! We will assist in every step of your relocation or expansion process from site selection to zoning to permitting and more. With our Partnership Program, you can meet with other business executives in your industry that have already located to our area. These business leaders can give you firsthand information about how Ocala/Marion County has spelled profit for their companies. Community at a Glance
The State of Florida, Marion County and the City of Ocala aggressively promote new job creation by offering various investments to assist companies in their site and community selection process. These investments come in the form of grants, refunds, or abatements and may be used singularly or in concert with each other to enhance a company’s profitability. Typical uses for investments include: personnel recruitment and training, infrastructure development, mitigating moving costs, reduction of start-up expenses, etc. Generally most investments may be applied for by new or existing industry although the amounts may vary due to differing formulas applied to the status of the applicant.Ocala/Marion County is located in the Heart of Central Florida. This community could become the heart of your company’s success! This strategic location is among the reasons why progressive companies have chosen Ocala as the site for their operations, or an expansion location. Industries located in Marion County have access to major markets and population centers using several interstate and US highways as well as railroads. The Ocala International Airport, a general aviation airport, is also available for corporate jets to provide easy access as your executives travel between locations. Enterprise Zone The Ocala Enterprise Zone is a five-square-mile area generally located in the western and northern section of the city. It primarily targets West Ocala, but also includes such areas as a section of Ocala International Airport property off SW 60th Avenue, Meadowbrook Industrial Park off SW 20th Street, Ocala International Commerce Park off SR 40 and the Magna property off U.S. 27. The incentives include sales tax credits for job creation, corporate income tax credits, business equipment and building material sales tax refunds, and partial sales tax reductions for electrical energy. Incentives/Investments Workforce A steady supply of skilled workers is available in Marion County, Florida. The entire workforce, including adjoining counties, totals more than 650,000.  |
|||||
 |
 |
