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Expanding your operations in St. Johns County means tapping into a well‑equipped, business‑ready ecosystem designed to remove friction and accelerate growth. Whether you’re starting new operations or scaling an existing footprint, the county’s Economic Development team and partner network stand ready to guide you at every step, so you can focus on execution while we connect the dots.
Small business Resources New Industry Incentive
Among other services, we offer:
We’ll help you identify and evaluate available land parcels, industrial parks, or existing buildings that match your operational footprint and infrastructure requirements. We maintain a portfolio of available sites and buildings, including rail‑served and redevelopment options.
Through our partnerships with the St. Johns County School District, First Coast Technical College, and other training providers, we facilitate customized workforce programs, from pre‑hire training to incumbent worker upskilling, so you can hit the ground running with a skilled team.
We’ll assist you in navigating state and local incentive programs, such as the County’s Business Incentive Program, and connect you with tax‑exempt bond financing through the Industrial Development Authority to support eligible manufacturing, R&D, or expansion projects.
You’ll gain access to our streamlined permitting framework, priority processing options, and introductions to key partners, including local government, utilities, site developers, and regional economic groups, so you’re never navigating the process alone.
Small businesses and startups seeking guidance or early-stage support are encouraged to connect with the Small Business Development Center. The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida provides no-cost consulting, affordable training, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
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The St. Johns County Public Library has a powerful resource collection and is committed to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs. The Library continues to seek opportunities to expand resources, programs, and partnerships that foster business growth and community development.
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The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is a business organization formed of businesses large and small. For more than 120 years, the Chamber has worked for the business community to strengthen credibility, improve visibility, amplify advocacy and drive prosperity.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports small businesses by providing access to funding, resources, and guidance that help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their operations. Through lending programs, counseling services, and training opportunities, the SBA plays a key role in helping small businesses navigate challenges and build long-term success.
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Site and Property Procurement Assistance
We’ll help you identify and evaluate available land parcels, industrial parks, or existing buildings that match your operational footprint and infrastructure requirements. We maintain a portfolio of available sites and buildings, including rail‑served and redevelopment options.
Workforce and Talent Solutions
Through our partnerships with the St. Johns County School District, First Coast Technical College, and other training providers, we facilitate customized workforce programs, from pre‑hire training to incumbent worker upskilling, so you can hit the ground running with a skilled team.
Business Incentives and Financing
We’ll assist you in navigating state and local incentive programs, such as the County’s Business Incentive Program, and connect you with tax‑exempt bond financing through the Industrial Development Authority to support eligible manufacturing, R&D, or expansion projects.
Regulatory Navigation & Strategic Introductions
You’ll gain access to our streamlined permitting framework, priority processing options, and introductions to key partners, including local government, utilities, site developers, and regional economic groups, so you’re never navigating the process alone.
Small Business and Start-Up Support Network Small Business Development Center
Small businesses and startups seeking guidance or early-stage support are encouraged to connect with the Small Business Development Center. The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida provides no-cost consulting, affordable training, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
Learn More
St. Johns County Public Library
The St. Johns County Public Library has a powerful resource collection and is committed to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs. The Library continues to seek opportunities to expand resources, programs, and partnerships that foster business growth and community development.
Learn More
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is a business organization formed of businesses large and small. For more than 120 years, the Chamber has worked for the business community to strengthen credibility, improve visibility, amplify advocacy and drive prosperity.
Learn More
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports small businesses by providing access to funding, resources, and guidance that help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their operations. Through lending programs, counseling services, and training opportunities, the SBA plays a key role in helping small businesses navigate challenges and build long-term success.
LEARN MORE
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By leveraging these resources, your company can move faster, operate smarter, and scale more confidently in St. Johns County. Let us help you turn expansion potential into operational reality.
Email: EcoDev@sjcfl.usx
Contact Us
By leveraging these resources, your company can move faster, operate smarter, and scale more confidently in St. Johns County. Let us help you turn expansion potential into operational reality.
Email: EcoDev@sjcfl.usx
