Helping You Build, Launch, and Lead Right Here in Santa Rosa
Our Economic Development Office partners with regional economic development organizations and those in neighboring communities along the Gulf Coast to multiply our successes. Partners include Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Florida’s Great Northwest, State of Florida, and Federal Economic Development Administration, all of which provide a variety of different advantages to Santa Rosa County.
Information Includes…
Planning Your Business
Checklist for Starting a Business
Structuring a New Business
Writing a Business Plan
Building and Site Selection
Loan Programs and Financing
Small Business Administration Loan Programs
Florida First Capital Finance
Corporation Loan Program
Starting Your Business
Zoning and Permitting
Business Tax Receipt/Business License
Employer & Property Tax Requirements
Insurance Basics
Workforce Development
Supporting Your Business
Small Business Service Providers
Local Chambers of Commerce
Business Growth & International Trade
StoryBrand your Business
Directory of Resources