The Bay Economic Development Alliance is your trusted source for fast, accurate data and expert guidance throughout every stage of your business location or expansion process. Our professional team at Bay EDA is dedicated to understanding your company’s needs and connecting you with the assets, partners, and opportunities that make Bay County, Florida an exceptional place to grow.
Our community is thriving, progressive, and business-friendly, with leadership committed to supporting company representatives every step of the way. Bay County has a proven track record of helping businesses meet project deadlines and achieve long-term success. Our area offers the rare combination of strategic location, robust infrastructure, and skilled talent, making it one of the most competitive and dynamic places to live, work, and invest in the Southeast.
Centrally located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Bay County offers easy access to major highways, ports, and airports—plus a steadily growing population that’s fueling opportunity.
From top-rated K–12 schools to workforce training and higher education, Bay County prioritizes learning—and offers a wide range of housing options to fit every stage of life.
Enjoy sugar-sand beaches, vibrant local events, and friendly neighborhoods that make living—and doing business—in Bay County a natural choice.
Best known for the “world’s most beautiful beaches,” the region is also emerging as a hub for aerospace, technology, manufacturing, distribution/logistics, and tourism development. Located in the heart of the Florida Panhandle and at the center of the Southeast U.S. Gulf Coast, Bay County is positioned for sustained growth.
The Bay EDA’s success is built on the strength and commitment of its public and private investors. Their investment supports an aggressive, professional, and results-driven economic development program that positions Bay County for sustainable growth. By supporting Bay EDA, investors play a critical role in shaping Bay County’s economic future and ensuring continued progress across key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, marine, and logistics.
Stay up to date with our areas latest announcements and community-economic developments. From new manufacturing plants and aerospace projects to port expansions and major hires, our News section brings you the most recent initiatives boosting growth and job creation across Bay County.
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