K. Goff

Provides real estate services

Functions as a College/University

Provides grants to the areas of education, environmental stewardship, building healthier communities and programs

Functions as a College/University

Florida's Great Northwest, Inc. is an investor-supported nonprofit economic development organization serving a 13-county region in northwest Florida. The private company is based in Panama, FL. The company acts as a single point of contact for corporate executives, site selectors, and real estate professionals, providing resources such as workforce data, infrastructure information, incentives, industrial sites, and regional assets. It promotes northwest Florida as a strategic hub for industries including aerospace and defense, cybersecurity and IT, maritime manufacturing, distribution and e-commerce, and financial and professional services. The region features a strong military presence, advanced R&D centers, robust infrastructure, and workforce development programs aligned with industry needs. Florida's Great Northwest connects businesses to financial incentives and tax advantages to support economic diversification and job growth.

Operates as resort

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that supports local businesses, fosters economic growth, and strengthens the community across Bay County, including cities such as Callaway, Lynn Haven, and Panama City Beach. The private company is based in Panama, FL. It provides business advocacy, networking, and development by connecting members to resources, events, and promotional opportunities. The chamber offers a business directory, hosts networking events, and publishes materials like BayBiz magazine and the e-Biz newsletter. In partnership with the Economic Development Alliance, it focuses on attracting new businesses, supporting industry growth in sectors such as aerospace, technology, manufacturing, logistics, and health sciences, and creating high-wage jobs. The chamber collaborates with regional partners, military installations, and commercial consultants to enhance infrastructure, promote retail development, and maintain a competitive business environment. It also provides guidance for business formation and licensing, and advances community initiatives in education, workforce development, public policy, and innovation through programs like Leadership Bay, Junior Leadership Bay, and Bay Young Professionals. The chamber highlights community assets including major health providers, tourism, robust infrastructure, a deep-water port, international airport, and military presence.