Florida's Regions

Florida is located in the southeastern United states located near the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.  Florida's regions are divided into eight different regions.

Florida's 8 Regions

Northwest Region:  Florida’s Great Northwest, a regional economic development organization, serves 16 counties in Northwest Florida from Pensacola through Tallahassee.  The Northwest region works to diversify the economic base and to create high-wage jobs. By doing so the region benefits from a highly skilled labor force of roughly 680,000. The Target industries are Aviation, Aerospace, Defense and National Security. This region is also a big innovator in renewable energy, research and Engineering.

North Central Region:  The North Central region is home to the University of Florida, the largest and most research-intensive university in Florida. This area has an abundance of natural resources and the intermodal transportation corridors facilitate global exchange. This region also has two of Florida’s major interstate hwys as well as multiple rail systems and airports throughout the region.

North East Region:  With more than 1.5 million residents, the seven-county Northeast Florida region offers a growing market  for relocating and expanding companies Home to three Fortune 500 companies and 80 other corporate, regional and divisional headquarters.  

Tampa Bay Region:  The Tampa Bay Region offers multiple seaports and airports create a cost competitive logistics and distribution network offering access to the global economy.  This region is home to the University of South Florida and thus offers a talented workforce.

East Central Region:  Stretching from Central Florida to the Space Coast, the East Central region generates a significant portion of Florida's technological advances and experienced fast economic growth in the last decade. Home to some of the world’s best and brightest companies, including Rockwell Collins, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and the world headquarters of Harris Corporation, the region’s well-educated workforce is more than 1.6 million strong.

South Central Region: The South Central region enjoys a natural and relaxing environment with the benefit of easy access to multiple metropolitan areas, international airports and deep seaports. With its centralized location, the region is ideal for manufacturing and product distribution. The South Central region encompasses six counties proud of their competitive cost of doing business and affordable living.

Southeast Region:  Southeast Florida is home to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Sebastian-Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie metropolitan areas. The Southeast region provides easy access to international markets, particularly to Latin America, via several international airports and deep-water seaports.

Southwest Region:  Located on the Gulf shores of Florida, the Southwest region is comprised of Charlotte, Collier and Lee Counties. Some 600+ technology businesses call this region home, as do many retail, tourism and healthcare industry outfits. 

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