City of North Port Economic Development

?? ?????????? ????????-????????????????-?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????????????! ?? The Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index is out, and our region’s steady rise highlights our economic growth and resilience! ?? As a ???????? ?? ???????????????????????? ????????, the ?????????? ????????-????????????????-?????????????????? ?????? has shown strong performance in ?????? ????????????????, ???????? ???????????? ?????? ????????-???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????. The 2025 index, based on the latest available data from 2023, evaluates ?????? ??.??. ???????????? on factors such as employment trends, innovation and access to economic opportunities. ? ?????? ?? ???? ??????????-???????? ?????? ???????????? ? ???????????? ???????? ?????? ????????-???????? ???????????? ???????????? ? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????????? & ???????????????????????????? Our ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????????? demonstrates that North Port is on the rise, reinforcing our region as a key destination for business growth, workforce expansion and long-term economic success. ?? Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/gXk4G5nv #NorthPortFL #EconomicGrowth #MilkenInstitute #BestPerformingCities #FloridaEconomy ??

?? That’s a wrap from Los Angeles! ??? The City of North Port Economic Development team had an incredible time at the ???????? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????, where we ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ??????????????????????????, ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????????????—the very businesses we want to bring to North Port!? This conference gave us a front-row seat to the latest trends shaping ???????????? ?????????????????????????? and a direct line to the decision-makers driving expansion.?Face-to-face, ???? ?????????????????? ?????????? ????????’?? ?????????? ?????????????????????? ??????????????????????????—highlighting why we’re the ideal location for innovative concepts, experiential retail and destination dining.? North Port is open for business, and we’re making sure the right industries know it.???InterFace Conference Group | France Media Inc. #NorthPortFL #EntertainmentEXPEV #EconomicDevelopment #RetailEntertainment #BusinessAttraction #FutureOfRetail #JoinTheGrowth

?? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ????????'?? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ??????! ??? This month, we’re celebrating ???????????? & ?????????????????? ?????????????????? (??????) ?????????? with a look at Suncoast Technical College North Port’s Shark Tank competition! ???? Students pitched bold business ideas—from ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?? to ????????-???????? ???????? ???????? ?? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ????!? The City was proud to support these ?????????? ???????????????????? as they honed their ?????????????????????????????? ???????????? and prepared for the future of business in North Port.?? ?? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ????????????????????! #NorthPortFL #CTEMonth #Entrepreneurship #FutureBusinessLeaders #WorkforceDevelopment

?? The City of North Port Economic Development is LIVE at the 10th Annual Entertainment Experience Evolution Conference in Los Angeles! ??InterFace Conference Group | France Media Inc. We’re showcasing why North Port is the next big opportunity for retail, family fun entertainment, restaurants, hotels and experiential concepts looking to expand in one of the fastest-growing cities in the US! ????? ?? Check out our highlight video to see how we’re marketing North Port to industry leaders nationwide—connecting with developers, owners and visionaries shaping the future of retail entertainment. Join the Growth! Let’s explore how North Port can be the perfect location for your next venture. ???? #NorthPortFL #RetailEntertainment #EntertainmentEXPEV #EconomicDevelopment #JoinTheGrowth #E3Conference #FutureOfRetail

?? New Report from the International Franchise Association (IFA): Franchising in the ???????????? ???????????? is exceeding economic expectations—?????? ?????????????? ???? ?? ?????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ????????????! ?? Florida ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing franchise states ?? ?? More than 20,000 new franchise locations expected nationwide in 2025 ?? Retail food, personal services, fitness & recreation, and lodging franchises are among the fastest-growing industries ????♀????? ?? 210,000 new jobs projected, ???????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?? With ?????????????????? ???????????? & ???????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????, conditions are right for ?????????????????? ????????????, ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? options—key areas of opportunity for ?????????? ????????! ?? ?? Read the full IFA report here: https://lnkd.in/enp-8Fgn #NorthPortFL #FranchiseGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness #Retail #Dining #FloridaBusiness #BoomingCity

?? Yesterday, the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Benderson Development and the City of North Port Economic Development Division hosted a site preview of the highly anticipated North Port Business Park Phase II—???????????????? ??????,?????? ???????????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? space to our City's Innovation Corridor! ?? Location: Toledo Blade Blvd & I-75 ?? End Users Signed On: World Electric, Wharton-Smith, Lansing Building Products & more ?? ???????? ??????????????: over 500 with initial tenants, up to 1,500 when fully leased This premier industrial campus is designed to attract top-tier employers and ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? in logistics, distribution, manufacturing and more. North Port is growing, and we are committed to ensuring that our highly skilled and educated workforce has opportunities right here at home. ?? Check out these images from the site preview! #NorthPortFL #EconomicDevelopment #InnovationCorridor #WorkforceGrowth #IndustrialSpace #BusinessAttraction

?? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????—?????? ???? ???? ??????????????! ?? The ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? is in, and the big news? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? in tech salary growth, with a ????.?? ?????????????? ???????????????? ????????-????????-????????—the only state to hit double-digit gains! Here in North Port and Southwest Florida, we’re seeing firsthand how tech investment and workforce expansion are paying off. As demand grows for AI, automation and digital innovation, our region is primed for tech success. ?? ?????? ??????????????????: ?? The average U.S. tech salary is now $112,521 dollars, up 1.2 percent from 2024. ?? AI skills command an ???? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????—a huge opportunity for tech pros. ??? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????? (15.1 percent), a great sign for our local industrial growth. ?? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????????????, with mid-career professionals seeing the most gains. With North Port’s business-friendly environment and opportunities for economic expansion, the future is bright for tech talent and innovation in Southwest Florida. Let’s keep building ?? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? right here at home! ?? ?? Read the Dice Tech Salary Report 2025 | Tech's Brilliant, Bumpy Evolution here: https://lnkd.in/eG4YgNeW #NorthPortFL #TechJobs #EconomicGrowth #FloridaTech

?? ?????????? ????????: ?????? ????????????’?? ???????????????? ???????????????? ??????! ?? North Port is rapidly becoming a ???????????????? ??????, and ???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????-?????????? ???????? is a key driver of this transformation! With a $???????? ???????????? ????????????????????, ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????? ????+ ?????? ?????????????????? ????????, SMH’s commitment reinforces the city’s role as a growing center for health care excellence. As ???????? ???????? ??,?????? ???????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????, this new hospital will not only expand local medical services but also ???????? ?????????????????? ????????????, ???????????? ????????-???????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ????????’?? ??????????????. With additional health care projects on the horizon, North Port is solidifying its place as a premier destination for top-tier medical care and innovation! ?? Read more by clicking on this Business Observer article: https://lnkd.in/er66a3gA #NorthPortFL #HospitalHub #HealthcareGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceExpansion

?? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????’?? ????????????! ??? Yesterday, members of ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ????????'?? ???????????????????? met with State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota President Tommy Gregory and toured the 26 West Center with Executive Director Kim Richmond.? Our conversation centered on ??????’?? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????? and expanding workforce pipelines as North Port rapidly becomes a ?????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ????????????????????. We also reflected on the ???????????????????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ????????????, which benefited nearly ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? through 26 West Center's top tier programming. With dual enrollment options and seamless credit transfers to any Florida four-year institution, ?????? ???? ?????????? "????????????????’?? ??????????????"—a key partner in North Port’s economic and workforce development.?Exciting opportunities lie ahead as we continue to strengthen this partnership and build a stronger future for our community!? #NorthPortFL #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #Partnerships #HealthcareInnovation #SCF #EveryonesCollege

??? February is ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? (??????) ??????????—a time to celebrate the impact of skilled trades and workforce training in building strong communities! A recent Site Selection Magazine article, ?????????? ??????????????????: ?????? ?????? ????????????????????, ?????????? ?????? ????????????, highlights the critical need for skilled workers in construction and the role of technical education in closing the labor gap. With the construction industry needing ??????,?????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? to meet demand, programs like those at Suncoast Technical College (STC) North Port are more important than ever. ??? STC North Port is providing hands-on training in high-demand fields like construction, HVAC, electrical, healthcare and more—helping students gain valuable skills, secure quality jobs and strengthen our local workforce. With Sarasota County's recent $??.???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ??????’?? ??????????????????, even more opportunities are on the horizon for our future workforce. ?? This CTE Month, let's recognize the power of technical education in shaping careers and supporting economic growth in ?????????? ???????? and beyond! ?? Read the full article by clicking on the source: https://lnkd.in/ezpB_SuB #CTEMonth #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #NorthPortFL #FutureBuilders