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DeSoto is the place for your business

If you are looking for a business-friendly environment without the stress of urban congestion, DeSoto County, Florida, is the place for you.

In DeSoto County, leaders in the public and private sectors are determined to see the county continue to prosper. We strengthen our county and community by fostering economic growth and developing programs that help businesses and entire business sectors achieve success.
Our work at the Economic Development Office helps create jobs and positions in DeSoto County for future growth, all while improving the quality of life. We make DeSoto County stronger.

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Workforce Development

DeSoto County offers a variety of workforce services to the business community from both state and local levels. The DeSoto County Economic Development Department is ready to link you to resources and information that can help you find, train and retain qualified, motivated employees.

Our staff works cooperatively and closely with several organizations to continue nurturing a first-class labor force in our area. CareerSource Heartland, CareerSource Florida, Employ Florida, Florida High Tech Corridor, FloridaMakes, Apprentice Florida, and South Florida State College-DeSoto Center are great resources for businesses to upgrade their workforces, or maintain them at premium levels.

Whether it’s talent, infrastructure or real estate offerings, we are committed to enabling prosperity through our time and financial investment.

Employer Training Opportunities

On-the-Job Training: Helping employers offset the costs associated with new hires by reimbursement of a significant percentage of the employee’s salary while they are being trained in the workplace is one method that can be utilized to improve employee skill sets.

Employed Worker Training: If you are thinking about upgrading the skills of your employees to make your organization more competitive, workforce resources may be available to reimburse up to half of the costs associated with the training when it leads to a nationally recognized credential. Request more information here.
Corporate Education: South Florida State College’s Corporate and Community Education  (CCE) Department works with local businesses to help sharpen the skills of its workforce through customized training and continuing education opportunities.

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CareerSource Heartland: Learn More

Major Employers: Learn More

Apprentice Florida: Learn More

Small Business Development Center

Free business consulting and training from experts.

Florida SBDC at University of South Florida is a regional source located at South Florida State College.

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida, with an office at South Florida State College’s main campus in Avon Park, assists existing and emerging businesses in DeSoto County through no-cost confidential business consulting, information and low-cost training.
For more information and contacts, go to Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida: Tampa. 

Disaster Prep for Businesses and Non-Profits

DeSoto County Emergency Management Business Preparedness Survey. This survey, which you can access by clicking on this text, is anonymous and voluntary. The survey will help DeSoto’s Emergency Operations better serve businesses and nonprofits in the event of future disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, heavy storms, etc.

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Economic Development

Physical Address:
Economic Development Office
Turner Agri-Civic Center

2250 N.E. Roan Street
 Arcadia, FL 34266

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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