Target Industries

While Highlands County is attractive for nearly all types of economic development, our strengths and assets lend a competitive edge in the following sectors:

Few states can match the scale and scope of Florida's industry assets. The state's competitive costs, large talent pool, comprehensive infrastructure, global connectivity, and huge market have supported the growth of a robust economy, with particular strength in the following key areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Life Science, Manufacturing, Defense & Homeland Security, Information Technology, Financial & Professional Services, Logistics & Distribution, CleanTech, and Headquarters. Visit enterpriseflorida.com to find out more.