About Us | Gulf County Economic Development Coalition
About the EDC

Your partner for doing business in Gulf County.

The Gulf County Economic Development Coalition is the county’s primary point of contact for economic development. We help new businesses find their place here, and we help our community grow on its own terms.

Our vision

To grow the county’s economic base by recruiting businesses that provide wealth-building opportunities for our workforce.

What we do

How the EDC helps

From your first call to your grand opening, the EDC is here to make locating in Gulf County straightforward.

01

Recruit the right businesses

We seek out employers that create good, wealth-building jobs for local workers and fit the character of the community we call home.

02

Guide you through incentives

As the county’s primary point of contact for economic development, we help prospective businesses explore financial incentives and the other benefits of locating here.

03

Connect the people who decide

We work with the Board of County Commissioners and community stakeholders to strengthen communication and support informed decision making.

Leadership

Your first call for doing business in Gulf County

Executive DirectorJim McKnight

Jim leads the Gulf County Economic Development Coalition and is the starting point for any business considering Gulf County. Reach out to talk through sites, incentives and next steps.

850-832-02271000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 136, Port St. Joe, FL 32456