Networking

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Everyone in Northwest Florida just seems ready to lend a helping hand, from professional development groups to networking events. The region is a vibrant and growing hub of opportunity, with new companies relocating to Florida every day due to the state’s appealing business climate. Statewide upskilling and career development initiatives like LevelUp Florida and CareerSource Florida allow individuals to find greater professional growth in Northwest Florida than ever before.

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Entrepreneurship in NWFL

Link up with VC, incubators and like-minded professionals in Northwest Florida. The region is a fertile ground for starting a business.

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SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Florida headquarters located regionally at University of West Florida (Escambia County)

15+ CareerSource centers located throughout Northwest Florida

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CareerSource Gulf Coast

A One-Stop for Career Connections

In Northwest Florida, CareerSource Chipola, CareerSource Gulf Coast, CareerSource Escarosa and CareerSource Okaloosa/Walton provide strong networking opportunities and connections to area chambers of commerce. The employment centers hold job fairs, career expos and hiring events that address the needs of former servicemembers, individuals with disabilities, and at-risk job applicants.

Northwest FL Networking

Connect the Dots to a New Opportunity

Most county chambers in Northwest Florida provide networking opportunities, such as the Walton Area Chamber’s First Friday Breakfast, Power of Business Luncheon and Business After Hours events. Leadership Pensacola from the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce unifies and cultivates a community of leaders while increasing participants’ leadership skills and their understanding of the issues and impacts that affect Northwest Florida. Check out Northwest Florida’s counties and communities to learn more about their unique networking opportunities.

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Thinking about a career move but want to increase your competitiveness? Northwest Florida has several workforce development organizations to get you where you need to be.

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Hundreds of employers with quality benefits are ready to hire in Northwest Florida. Interested in cyber security, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or aerospace & defense? Find it here.

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WonderFL – Washington County

Bordered by five Florida counties, Washington County makes up a large portion of the Florida Panhandle. Dating back to the 1800s, Washington County historically was a site for early settlers making their way to Northwest Florida for the timber and mineral surplus. Since then, Washington County has flourished and is home to many sites that […]

WonderFL – The Capital Region

A major highlight of Northwest Florida is that there is a wide range of things to do and places to see. One area that is pretty unique to Florida is the Capital Region that includes Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden Counties. Not only is this area home to Florida’s capital in Tallahassee, but it is also […]

WonderFL – Jackson County

Serving as one of the gateways into Florida, Jackson County is the perfect spot for an array of excursions, historical sites, and great adventure. Founded in 1827, Jackson County is the only Florida county that borders both Alabama and Georgia. With historical lore, natural springs, and quaint small towns, Jackson County has tons to offer. […]

WonderFL – The Forgotten Coast

Tucked behind the pines of the Apalachicola National Forest is “the Forgotten Coast.” This area coined the name when it was once left off the Florida map. If any visitor were to visit this “forgotten” place, they would never miss it again. Made up of Franklin, Gulf, and Wakulla counties, these areas are home to […]

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