FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance

📈 $2 BILLION in economic impact 🌴 2.5 million visitors 💸 $22M in tourism tax revenue Pensacola’s record-breaking tourism numbers in 2024 are more than just impressive stats — they’re fueling job growth, small business expansion, and long-term economic opportunity. Supporting strategic infrastructure, extending the tourism season, and solving key challenges like parking keeps the momentum going — and the entire region thriving. Tourism drives more than visits. It drives impact. 💼🌊 Please help us congratulate Visit Pensacola for leading the way! #FloridaWest #PensacolaBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #TourismImpact #BusinessGrowth Visit Pensacola, Inc.

Pensacola's GE Vernova is equipping wind farms in Texas Read full story below and comment if you're proud of Pensacola's GE Vernova team! https://lnkd.in/gp7FGiBP GE Vernova #windenergy #windturbine #jobs #growth #energysecurity

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is hosting Navigating Rising Tariffs: How FTZ #249 Can Help Your Bottom Line. Make sure to attend it on March 27.

Pensacola and Escambia County are growing fast—what kind of industries do YOU want to see more of in our region? Drop your vote and sound off in the comments! #FloridaWestEDA #FutureOfPensacola #PensacolaBusiness #NWFLGrowth

📊 A balanced tax base is essential for fiscal stability. Relying too heavily on one revenue source can leave communities vulnerable to economic shifts. Diversifying the tax base strengthens resilience, supports infrastructure, and fosters long-term growth. How can local governments and businesses work together to achieve this balance? 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g72QkXeE #EconomicDevelopment #FiscalStability #TaxBase #LocalGrowth

🚀 Foiling Week Pensacola Was a Huge Success! 🌊✨ Join us in congratulating the organizers of Foiling Week Pensacola for an incredible event! 🎉 For the first time ever, Foiling Week—the world-renowned festival celebrating hydrofoiling innovation—landed in the U.S., bringing the thrill of high-speed foiling to Pensacola, Florida, from Feb 24 - March 2, 2025. Traditionally held in Lake Garda, Italy, this event showcased cutting-edge technology, exhilarating races, and a vibrant race village at Community Maritime Park. 🏄♂️⛵⚡ From Moths, WASZPs, and A-Class Catamarans to fast-foiling boards like the X-15 and iQFOiL, the action was nonstop! Attendees enjoyed boat & board trials, expert-led clinics, a film festival, and more. 🎥🔥 Beyond the excitement on the water, Foiling Week positioned Pensacola as a leader in maritime innovation, opening doors for future investment in high-performance marine design and technology. FloridaWest, a hosting sponsor, will continue to drive this momentum—supporting industry growth, workforce training, and community engagement. ⚡ Pensacola is officially on the foiling map! Who’s ready for the next one? #FoilingWeek #Pensacola #Hydrofoiling #Innovation #FoilRacing #MarineTech

Join us for an informative webinar exploring the fundamentals of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and how FTZ #249 can help businesses reduce costs, streamline operations, and stay competitive in this uncertain trade environment. Whether you're an importer, manufacturer, or distributor, understanding FTZs can unlock significant financial and logistical advantages.

✈️ Hands-on learning takes flight! ✈️ Today, King Aero Management made a lasting impact on the future of aviation by delivering a custom-built demo turboprop engine to George Stone Technical College! 🔧💡 This one-of-a-kind engine, designed with cutaways for a hands-on view of its inner workings, was crafted by King Aero employee & former George Stone student Sean Rader — a full-circle moment of education fueling the workforce. “In class, I can explain how air moves through an engine, but students don’t truly grasp it until they get their hands on the real thing,” said Bill Davis, George Stone Aviation Mechanics Instructor. "With this donation, future aviation techs can see, touch, and learn in ways never before possible." King Aero has been a key industry partner, hiring George Stone graduates and strengthening aviation careers in Pensacola. Today was a major step forward in that mission. 🚀 Huge thanks to King Aero, FloridaWest, George Stone and everyone making aviation dreams take off! 👏 #AviationEducation #FutureMechanics #Pensacola #KingAero #GeorgeStoneTech George Stone Technical College King Aero Management Corp

📢 Investing in Pensacola’s Future Leaders! FloridaWest’s Chris Platé and Danita Andrews had the pleasure of speaking with the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2025 during their Economics Day at Voices of Pensacola! 🎤📈 We shared how FloridaWest works to grow local businesses, attract new industries, and strengthen our region’s economy—creating more jobs and opportunities for our community. 🌱💼 Thank you to LeaP for fostering the next generation of leaders committed to driving Pensacola’s success! 🚀✨ #FloridaWest #LeadershipPensacola #LeaP2025 #EconomicGrowth #PensacolaBusiness #FutureForward

🚀 Florida’s Aerospace Hub is Taking Off! ✈️ From cutting-edge aircraft manufacturing to top-tier MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul) services, Florida’s western region is soaring in the aviation and aerospace industry! 🏗️⚙️ With a skilled workforce, business-friendly policies, and proximity to major markets, companies in Pensacola and Escambia County are building the future of flight. Whether you're a startup, investor, or industry leader, this is the place to innovate and thrive. 🔗 Learn more about why Florida's aviation sector is the perfect place for your business to take flight: https://lnkd.in/genGeasK #FloridaAviation #AerospaceInnovation #AviationManufacturing #FloridaBusiness #FlyHigh