Key Industrial Site Features
The Shoal River Ranch Gigasite is one of the South’s premier large-scale industrial sites. Frontage on I-10, U.S. highway and rail.
Committed State Government
Noting the significant potential of the Shoal River Ranch Gigasite, the State of Florida has committed $3.2 million from the Jobs Growth Grant Fund to support vital infrastructure extensions into the Shoal River Ranch Gigasite.
Significant Incentive Opportunities
As one of the 8 counties eligible for workforce development and job creation-based awards from Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., Okaloosa County can facilitate opportunities for companies pledging high wage job creation to derive value from this unique $1.5 billion fund.
Highly-Trained Technical Workforce
As home to Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field and the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group, Okaloosa County benefits from a large number of military transitioners who choose to enter the local workforce following their time of service.
Why Shoal River Ranch Gigasite?
Along with expedited permitting, the County boasts one of the lowest per capita property tax burdens in the State of Florida. With an average age of 36, Okaloosa County features one of Florida’s youngest populations. Okaloosa County offers a multitude of educational/workforce development partners, with the University of West Florida, Northwest Florida State College, Okaloosa Technical College, University of Florida REEF and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. The Okaloosa County School District is one of only three school districts statewide to be “A” rated since ratings began in 2014. The Crestview/Fort Walton Beach/Destin MSA has been recognized by the Milken Institute as the 22nd Best Performing Metro Area in the 2023 “Best Performing Cities” ranking. Additionally, Area Development magazine’s 2023 “Leading Locations” report ranked the MSA #12 of 383 MSAs. Okaloosa is one of eight counties eligible for the $1.5 billion Triumph Gulf Coast grant fund, which can provide significant value to support infrastructure and workforce development projects tied to new job creation.
