Business Retention & Expansion Resource Library
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Pasco Job Creation Incentive
Resource Type: Grant
County cash incentive aimed to promote the creation of high-wages jobs.
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Pasco County Expedited Permitting
Resource Type: Misc
Pasco County initiative to streamline governmental review and approval of building permits for new construction of office and industrial buildings.
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Penny for Pasco Workforce Training Grant
Resource Type: Workforce Development
Provides reimbursements for employee training for Pasco-based employees of tareget industry employers.
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MicroLoan Program
Resource Type: Loans
Small business loan program for Pasco businesses that are not able to access capital through traditional means.
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State
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
Resource Type: Grant
Grant awarded for local public infrastructure and workforce training proposals that promote economic opportunity across the state.
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High Impact Performance Incentive (HIPI)
Resource Type: Grant
Grant incentivizing capital investment and job creation, exclusively available for major facilities in designated high-impact sectors, driving economic growth and development.
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Capital Investment Tax Credit
Resource Type: Tax Credit
Tax Credit for high-impact sectors that make a cumulative investment of at least $25 million and create a minimum of 100 new full-time jobs.
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Research and Development Tax Credit Program
Resource Type: Tax Credit
Corporate income tax credit for eligible businesses in targeted industries, supporting qualified research expenses in Florida, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
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Jobs for Veterans State Grant
Resource Type: Workforce Development
Empowers veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses for meaningful careers, breaking down employment barriers through empathetic case management.
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Community Contribution Tax Credit Program
Resource Type: Tax Credit
Promotes affordable housing and job opportunities for low-income households through tax credits for donations to entities engaged in community development projects.
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Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus Refunds
Resource Type: Tax Refund
Incentive program driving job creation and capital investment in designated brownfield areas, offering tax refunds up to $2,500 per job created for eligible businesses.
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Semi-Conductor, Defense, and Space Technology Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Supporting technology-based firms investments in machinery and equipment. Eligible businesses, including those in semiconductor, defense, and space tech, can secure a two-year sales tax exemption permit for qualifying machinery and equipment.
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Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Available to qualifying businesses in manufacturing sectors, this program exempts sales tax on parts and accessories for industrial machinery and equipment, fostering economic growth.
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Research & Development Machinery and Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Program available for purchases or lease of machinery and equipment used predominantly for research and development purposes (section 212.08(18), Florida Statutes).
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Machinery and Equipment Used in Production of Electrical or Steam Energy Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Sales tax exemption on machinery and equipment for facilities generating electrical or steam energy, promoting cost-effective production for qualifying manufacturing activities in Florida.
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Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Available for labor, parts, and equipment related to the repair and maintenance of qualified aircraft.
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Black Business Loan Program
Resource Type: Loans
Empowers black business enterprises with loans, loan guarantees, and investments through certified black business investment corporations, fostering success in the private sector.
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Defense Infrastructure Grant Program
Resource Type: Grant
Supports local infrastructure projects deemed to have a positive impact on the military value of installations within the state.
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Defense Reinvestment Grant Program
Resource Type: Grant
Supports community initiatives addressing military-related issues, focusing on protecting installations, diversifying defense-dependent communities, and developing plans for closed or realigned military installations.
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Experiential Learning Tax Credit
Resource Type: Workforce Development
Offers a corporate income/franchise tax credit for businesses with up to five apprentices, preapprentices, or student interns, supporting workforce development and skill-building initiatives.
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Fixed Wing Aircraft Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Tax exemption for the sale or lease of a qualified aircraft or an aircraft having a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 15,000 pounds and used by a “common carrier,” as defined in Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
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Florida Defense Support Task Force Grants
Resource Type: Grant
Department of Commerce contracts with the task force to address designated issues: economic research, joint planning, advocacy, school transition, job training for military spouses, and state promotion to military contractors.
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Florida Development Finance Corporation
Resource Type: Misc
Florida's special development financing authority, facilitating economic growth and job creation by providing businesses access to capital through strategic financings.
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Florida Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
For qualified purchases made by production companies for motion pictures, made‐for‐television motion pictures, television series, commercials, music videos or sound recordings are eligible.
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Florida Opportunity Fund
Resource Type: Small Business Venture Capital
Supports Florida's economic growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of seed and early-stage venture capital funds, fostering long-term capital appreciation.
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Florida Small Business Loan Program
Resource Type: Loans
The SSBCI 1.0 program enhances business growth and economic development by providing additional resources and capital. In Florida, funds support lending and the Florida Venture Capital Program.
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Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Resource Type: Loans
Offers short-term, interest-free working capital loans to bridge the gap between major catastrophes and securing longer-term recovery resources for businesses in Florida.
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Incumbent Worker Training
Resource Type: Workforce Development
12-month grant program funding continuing education and training for incumbent employees at existing Florida businesses, fostering skill development and adaptability.
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Microfinance Guarantee Program
Resource Type: Loans
This program stimulates access to credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Florida by providing guarantees to loans.
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Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program
Resource Type: Workforce Development
State-funded initiative supporting the establishment, operation, or expansion of registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs in various educational institutions.
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Quick Response Training
Resource Type: Workforce Development
State grant program providing funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses in targeted industries, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.
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Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
Resource Type: Loans
Addresses the capital gap for businesses, offering long-term, high-funding loans at market rates statewide, fostering economic development and resiliency in Florida.
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Space Flight Activities Tax Expemptions
Resource Type: Tax Exemptions
Tax exemptions for space-related entities, covering orbital space facilities, vehicles, satellites, and associated properties, fostering growth in Florida's aerospace industry and space exploration endeavors.
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Space Florida
Resource Type: Misc
Space Florida, an independent district, drives the growth of a premier aerospace industry in the state through strategic financing, spaceport operations, research, workforce development, and education programs.
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Veterans Florida
Resource Type: Workforce Development
A comprehensive initiative aiding military veterans in transitioning to civilian life, offering grant reimbursement, career services, and entrepreneurship support to enhance veteran employment and business opportunities.
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Federal
Federal Bonding Program
Resource Type: Workforce Development
Provides employers liability protection for at-risk job hires by offering business insurance against theft, forgery, larceny, or embezzlement.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
Resource Type: Workforce Development
Allows employers to earn federal tax credits ($1,200 to $9,600) per employee when hiring from defined target groups, promoting diverse and inclusive workforce practices.