City of North Port Economic Development

🌟 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵! 🌟 Small businesses are booming across the U.S., and North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton stands out, ranking fourth among mid-sized markets with a 𝟲.𝟮𝟲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. This growth highlights our area's thriving entrepreneurial spirit and economic vitality. With programs and opportunities to support startups and small enterprises, North Port continues to create a community where businesses can flourish. 🚀 Let's keep building our future, one small business at a time! 🔗 Read the full OnDeck report here: https://lnkd.in/efkUHa2h #NorthPortFL #SmallBusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

The City of North Port congratulates all the businesses and organizations recognized at the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce's annual awards luncheon! 🎉 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🏆 Rookie of the Year: Rooted Therapies 🏆 Home-Based Business of the Year: Compass Health Consultants 🏆 Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Gator Wilderness Camp School 🏆 Small Business of the Year: Ristow Roofing 🏆 Medium Business of the Year: H-2-O-4-Life Aquatic and Balance Rehab 🏆 Large Business of the Year: Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty 🏆 BIG Business of the Year: Wharton-Smith, Inc. 🏆 Frosty Award Winners: Discovery Commons South Biscayne, recognized for best decorated and most festive holiday spirit! 🎅 🎁❄️☃️🎶 These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions each business has made to our community. We are proud to see such dedication and creativity shine in North Port. A special thanks to all members of the North Port Chamber of Commerce and to the entire community for your ongoing support. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season filled with peace and prosperity! 🌟⛄🎉🦌 #NorthPort #NorthPortFL #ChamberAwards #BusinessRecognition #CommunityCelebration #HolidaySpirit 🔗 Read the full North Port Sun column here: https://lnkd.in/ewE7vciA

🌿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🌅  The City of North Port is taking strides to shape its future by blending 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 with 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Earlier this month, City representatives explored the Newman Waterway by airboat, delving into the opportunities and challenges of developing North Port's eastern regions. 🚤🌾  With a population expected to exceed 𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬, this area will be vital for growth. 🚧 From a new Unified Land Development Code and planned Interstate 75 interchange to partnerships fostering job creation in industries like manufacturing and healthcare, North Port is paving the way for thoughtful progress.  At the heart of it all is a commitment to conserving natural ecosystems, supporting wildlife habitats, and leveraging over 80 miles of waterways to enhance resilience and outdoor recreation. 🦅🐟  💬 How do you see sustainable growth shaping North Port's future?  #NorthPortFL #SustainableGrowth #FuturePlanning #EnvironmentalConservation #FloridaLiving #EconomicDevelopment 🌳🏗️

📊🌴 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁 SmartAsset's latest report highlights Florida's strong appeal, with over 125,000 households moving to the state in 2022. New York leads the way, with more than 51,000 households relocating to Florida, bringing an average income of over 💲182,000 dollars. California, New Jersey and Illinois are also contributing to the Sunshine State's growing economic momentum, with Illinois transplants bringing an impressive average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of over💲231,000 dollars. For North Port, this translates into an exciting opportunity for business expansion, workforce development and community vitality. As we work to attract businesses and foster job creation, these new residents play a key role in shaping the future of North Port as a thriving hub for innovation and economic success. 🔗 Link to Your Sun article: https://lnkd.in/eCC7biDZ #EconomicGrowth #Florida #NorthPort #SmartAsset #Migration #EconomicDevelopment

📣 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: If your home or business suffered damage from Hurricane Milton (Oct. 5 - Nov. 2, 2024), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. ✅ 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀: • 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀: Repair/replace property (real estate, equipment, inventory). • 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀 (𝗘𝗜𝗗𝗟): Working capital for businesses and nonprofits. • 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀: Homeowners/renters for real estate and personal property. 🗓 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: • 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 • 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🔗 Apply Here: https://lending.sba.gov 📞 SBA Customer Service: 1-800-659-2955 📧 disastercustomerservice@sba.gov For more details, visit the SBA’s website or contact their representatives. #DisasterRecovery #HurricaneRelief #BusinessRecovery #SBAAssistance #NorthPortFL #SWFLRecovery #SmallBusinessSupport #LocalBusinesses #NonprofitSupport #HomeownersHelp

December is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, and there’s no better time to lay the groundwork for your business dreams. Step into 2025 prepared and confident with the support of 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗕𝗶𝘇@𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁—a transformative program by the State College of Florida's 26 West Center. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting or growing your own business, now is the time to act. Selected 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗕𝗶𝘇 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 will receive: ✅ A full year of support, including a guided business plan curriculum. ✅ A dedicated 26 West Coach for personalized guidance. ✅ Marketing funds to spend at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. ✅ The chance to participate in 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 to showcase your business idea—𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁! Key Dates in 2025: 📅 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗕𝗶𝘇 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆—Tuesday, February 25 Meet Coaches, network with entrepreneurs and investors, and explore the 26 West Entrepreneurship Center's resources. 📅 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱—Kickstart your journey with six workshops designed to refine your plan: 🔵 March 4: Building Your Business Plan 🔵 March 11: Market Mapping 🔵 March 18: Digital Marketing 🔵 March 25: Pricing and Sales Strategies 🔵 April 1: Budgeting 🔵 April 8: Financial Projections 🔵 April 15: Business Plan Wrap-Up and Next Steps 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗕𝗶𝘇 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀: 📌 Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions. 📌 Access to office space, free high-speed internet, and conference rooms at the 26 West Center. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄! Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your business idea into a reality. Visit https://lnkd.in/e2MvF2tb to learn more and submit your application. Start your journey this December—because in 2025, 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 with GrowBiz@26 West!

👑 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮! 🏆 The City of North Port's recent recognition as the second-best place to live in Florida by ConsumerAffairs highlights our City's 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🏡💼 🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ⭕𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: With residents spending just 21.4% of income on housing, North Port is one of the most affordable cities on the list. 💵 ⭕𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: North Port boasts a strong economy with thriving industries and continuous job opportunities, aligning with our commitment to reducing resident commutes and creating local careers. 📈🏗️ ⭕𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ranked highly in these categories, North Port supports workforce readiness and a high quality of life. 🏥📚 This ranking highlights North Port's continued rise as a premier destination for opportunity and growth. 🔗 Read more by clicking on the source: https://lnkd.in/egg6h_GJ #NorthPortFL #EconomicGrowth #QualityOfLife #Affordability 💼🌴

🌟 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿! 💼📈 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀—unlock your full potential with our next Sarasota County Connect Workshop: 🗓️ 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟯 ⏰ 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 - 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 📍 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 🕔 5:30 - 6 p.m. | Networking 📘 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Workshop 🎯 Learn actionable techniques to optimize pricing, boost sales and ensure long-term financial success. Facilitated by experts from the State College of Florida (SCF) 26 West Center, empowering our region's businesses! Complimentary refreshments included. 🍪☕ 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/eb6yX2tq 📢 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀! #SarasotaCountyConnect #NorthPortFL #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship 🚀 #PricingStrategies #SalesSuccess #NetworkingEvent

🚀🌴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🌟🏙️ Sarasota County has seen incredible growth between 2020 and 2022, with +𝟮𝟳,𝟱𝟰𝟭 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 calling it home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) migration reports. 🏡✨ This is part of Florida’s impressive +𝟯𝟭𝟴,𝟴𝟱𝟱 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 during this period, solidifying the Sunshine State as a top destination. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 is uniquely positioned to support this influx with thriving economy and a focus on quality of life. With expanding 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, new 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, and investments in 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, North Port is becoming a vibrant destination for families and businesses alike. 🌳💼 🔗 Check out details and migration map here: https://lnkd.in/eS-VTA4j #NorthPortFL #EconomicDevelopment #FloridaGrowth #SarasotaCounty #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessOpportunities #QualityOfLife #FutureForward 🚀

📢 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 📝✨ The City of North Port Commissioners proudly presented a proclamation recognizing the importance of having a strong business plan to our amazing partners: Florida SBDC at USF, SCORE Mentors Port Charlotte and State College of Florida’s 26 West Center. These invaluable organizations are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀—a critical step in building successful businesses. And the best part? 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! 🙌 Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or looking to grow an existing one, having a solid business plan is essential. It’s the roadmap to success that helps turn great ideas into reality. Let’s celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit thriving here in North Port and thank our partners for the resources they provide to support our business community. 🚀💼 #NationalWriteABusinessPlanMonth #NorthPortForward #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessSupport #SCORE #SBDC #SCF #EconomicDevelopment #PlanForSuccess #NorthPortFL 💡🌱