Partners
Economic growth in St. Johns County is built on collaboration. The county’s Economic Development team works hand-in-hand with a powerful network of local, regional, and state partners to ensure that businesses have the tools, data, and connections they need to succeed. From workforce development and site readiness to infrastructure and logistics, each partner plays a vital role in shaping an environment where companies can invest with confidence and thrive for the long term. The organizations below represent the core of this ecosystem, each contributing specialized expertise that strengthens the county’s overall competitiveness and economic vitality.
The Chamber serves as the central advocate for business in St. Johns County, connecting local companies, government, and community stakeholders. It provides networking events, leadership training, and resources to help businesses thrive. As a partner of the economic development team, the Chamber amplifies your message to local talent, business owners, and investors, ensuring that the county’s economic ecosystem stays vibrant, inclusive, and growth-oriented. Learn More (HYPERLINK)
This Authority supports industrial and manufacturing growth by identifying and marketing development-ready sites, managing infrastructure incentives, and facilitating industrial expansion. Working hand-in-hand with the Economic Development team, the IDA accelerates investment in the county by reducing barriers for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations, making it easier and faster for new business to locate here.
A key asset for the region, the airport offers strategic air-cargo and general aviation capabilities, enhancing connectivity for business operations. The Economic Development team partners with the airport to promote “business ready” logistics and mobility for companies that rely on fast turnaround, freight movement, or executive travel, making county location decisions more efficient and competitive.
The SBDC offers one-on-one consulting, training, and resources to small business owners and start-ups throughout the county. Whether you’re launching or expanding, this partner lowers risk and accelerates growth. For incoming firms or local companies scaling operations, the SBDC provides support for business planning, financing, and workforce development, creating a more robust local ecosystem for entrepreneurship.
This regional economic development alliance spans Northeast Florida and provides data, site-selection support, and talent insights to companies locating in or near St. Johns County. As a partner to the county’s Economic Development team, JAXUSA helps articulate the county’s competitive advantages to site selectors, showcasing the region’s growth potential, infrastructure readiness, and access to key markets.
JAXPORT is Florida’s gateway for international trade, featuring deep-water terminals, intermodal rail, and highway access. This global logistics hub is integral to the county’s economic story. The Economic Development team leverages JAXPORT’s capabilities to attract companies focused on distribution, import/export, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, highlighting how St. Johns County’s proximity to the port ecosystem translates into strategic advantage.
As the state-level economic development agency, Select Florida serves as the front door for business to the state of Florida. Working with St. Johns County’s Economic Development team, they provide access to state incentives, demographic data, and site-selection tools, making the county’s value proposition stronger by aligning it with statewide strategy and resources.
FPL’s Department of Economic Development offers local businesses access to tailored power rates, energy-cost analysis, and infrastructure-support programs. For firms locating in St. Johns County, working with FPL and the Economic Development team means the energy/infrastructure piece is optimized, reducing risk and operational cost, which is critical for high-growth or power-sensitive operations.