When your business is located in a place with favorable business tax structure, 政府的政策, 以及竞争性成本, it is easy to plan for future growth and ensure that your capital investments will be working for your business. Solid foundations in education, 菠菜稳台子, 基础设施, quality of life and more have helped Bay County’s business environment grow and expand.

亲商的政府

Bay County and its cities work together with the EDA to ensure that the business climate remains favorable to companies of all sizes. Florida is also one of only a few right-to-work 状态s in the U.S.

Competitive Cost of Doing Business

Bay County offers a cost-efficient alternative to other competitive high-tech areas. 简单地说, 土地, 劳动, and capital are more affordable in Florida than in California, 纽约, 或德州. In addition, for businesses in certain targeted industries, additional incentives are available. Businesses looking for 菠菜稳台子 training, road 基础设施 or specialized locations, may also qualify for specific incentive programs.

亲商税收结构

Business dollars go a lot farther here given Florida's limited corporate taxes and no 状态 personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax.

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金融资源

Several programs exist within Bay County and the State of Florida to incentivize and help fund potential locating or expanding businesses. Target industries often qualify for these types of financial incentives. 海湾县 EDA is the link to the State of Florida’s incentive programs and guides businesses in choosing the resource that is best suites their qualifications.

For entrepreneurs and growing businesses, Florida offers access to capital from private, 状态, 联邦和其他来源. 的 状态 has implemented capital formation initiatives, such as the Florida Opportunity Fund, and economic gardening programs that help Florida businesses expand by offering specialized services such as market information, 领导力发展, 以及企业管理工具. Strategic support is also available to foster a strong 企业文化 在这个州.

获得资本

Whether your business needs include venture capital, experience commercial lenders or access to federal and 状态 programs, Florida has the resources for your business.

Angel Investments and Venture Capital

的 venture capital and angel investments communities in Florida continue to grow and evolve. Most recently, Florida launched several capital formation initiatives intended to increase the amount of early-stage seed and venture capital investment into the 状态.

More than 750 venture capital deals have closed 在这个州 since 2000, resulting in nearly $6.3 billion in total venture capital spending. 许多风投, angel and private equity firms already in Florida are capitalizing on the innovative young businesses that abound here. 的 佛罗里达创业论坛 is the 状态wide organization that helps connect investors and entrepreneurs and its 在线目录 is a virtual who’s who of that community.

Young high-tech companies may also seek federal SBIR/STTR grants. 企业佛罗里达公司.’s Phase 0 Pilot Program can increase their chances of developing successful proposals for such funding.

银行

Bay County is home to over 30 commercial lending institutions.

联邦 & 国家项目

的re are several federal and 状态 programs available that provide businesses with some financial aid, 包括:

• 企业债券计划:提供免税优惠, low interest bond financing to qualified manufacturing and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations through Florida Development Finance Corporation. For more information regarding the Enterprise Bond program, please visit the Florida Development Finance Corporation.
• 小企业管理局贷款计划: Through its two local SBA offices in Florida, Jacksonville SBA office and Miami SBA office, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers several loan programs that provide financial aid to small businesses.

联邦拨款

的 federal government primarily provides grants for research and development. Below are a few websites that provide information about these grants and other types of assistance:

• 联邦拨款
• SBIR / STTR拨款
• Catalog of 联邦 Domestic Assistance