Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $1.9 million to Suwannee County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

By Larry John Brown

Published: August 30, 2022 | 8:10 PM GMT

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Suwannee County over $1,9 million from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. Suwannee County Catalyst Site, a 500-acre industrial park strategically positioned between I-10 and U.S. 90, will benefit from this initiative.

The funds provided today will assist Suwannee County in expanding its water distribution infrastructure and treatment facilities to accommodate the influx of commercial firms and promote economic growth. This initiative is anticipated to create 1,040 employment in the region, including positions in high-demand industries such as manufacturing and distribution.

“Florida prioritizes infrastructure improvements in communities like Suwannee County because when Florida communities succeed, our state economy thrives,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “As Florida’s economy outpaces the nation by virtually every measure, we will continue to seed opportunities for Floridians that foster economic success for generations to come.”

“The Department of Economic Opportunity is proud to support Governor DeSantis’ efforts to invest in Florida communities to attract new businesses and create new opportunities for hardworking Floridians,” said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle. “We will continue to work closely with communities like Suwannee County to connect them with unique opportunities that stimulate their local economies and maximize positive impacts on their residents.”

“Today’s investment in Suwannee County further reinforces Governor DeSantis’ commitment to ensuring Florida’s communities have all resources necessary to attract new companies and high-paying jobs for their residents,” said Florida Deputy Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. “The investments made here today will have long-lasting ripple effects throughout the North Florida region, and Enterprise Florida is proud to work alongside DEO under our Governor’s leadership to make critical investments in Florida’s communities.”

The capacity increase is expected to bring five new firms to Suwanee County and the Suwanee County Catalyst Site, and it will allow the county to recruit new businesses and meet the fire suppression and potable water demands of commercial enterprises in the project area.

The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is a programme meant to promote public infrastructure and worker training across the state. Governor DeSantis selects proposals after DEO and Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) examine them in order to address the requests for workforce training or infrastructure requirements in communities around the state.

DEO and EFI are currently accepting proposals until all funding has been awarded. For more information, visit www.FloridaJobs.org/JobGrowth.

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