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We want to show you why Suwannee County is a site selector’s dream thanks to our national connectivity, experienced workforce, and excellent business climate.

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Bullet Point Centrally Located with Interstates, Highways, Railways, and Ports
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Bullet Point Skilled Workforce & Training Programs
Bullet Point Land, Labor & Capital are More Affordable
Bullet Point Pro-Business Tax Structure
Bullet Point Low Cost of Living
Bullet Point Extraordinary Lifestyle
Bullet Point Amazing Natural Beauty & Things to Do

Become a Part of the Catalyst Site

Located on US Highway 90 just one-half mile from the Interstate 10 interchange and seven miles west of downtown Live Oak, this 500-acre industrial park is the perfect growth opportunity for manufacturing and industrial-size businesses. The Suwannee County Catalyst Site includes water, electrical power, natural gas, fiber, and a rail spur from the Florida Gulf and Atlantic mainline.

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Suwannee County
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Centrally Located

Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Gainesville are within a one-hour drive of Suwannee County.

Transportation

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2

major interstates

2

major us highways

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373

miles of rail track

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4

commercial airports within 100 miles

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45,676

Total population

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18,567

Available labor force within Suwannee County

286,078

Available labor force within a one-hour drive

5%

veteran population

3.7%

unemployment rate

82.33%

population with high school degree or higher

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86.8

the cost of living index

13.2%

lower than us average

$36,204

average annual salary

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Suwannee County News

Crystal Tractor Officially Opens Live Oak Location

After months of construction, we are excited to say that the new Crystal Tractor is open! Suwannee County would like to congratulate Justin Lamb, along with his team, and wish them the best of luck in this new adventure. Crystal Tractor has several locations throughout Florida and sells all types of equipment to meet your lawn, garden, and construction needs.… Read More >

Suwannee County represents in Tallahassee

Once again rural counties spent a couple of days representing their communities in Tallahassee. With 27 counties in attendance, it was by far the largest Rural Counties Day event of any yet. The Suwannee County team including all the County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and the Economic Development staff participated and were able to promote and share all the wonderful… Read More >

Project Wave Docks in Suwannee County

LIVE OAK (SUWANNEE COUNTY, FL) — Rhino Inc. has announced its plan to construct a new manufacturing facility in Suwannee County to expand its Wave Armor line of products. Wave Armor produces floating docks with numerous available accessories to maximize space and make it easily accessible for water activities like boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The Minnesota-based… Read More >
Duke Energy Next Level Retail Strategies

Duke Energy Helps Suwannee County Reach the “Next Level”

Suwannee County Economic Development would like to thank Duke Energy and their Economic Development team for helping rural North Florida in our quest to take our communities to the "next level". Last week, the team from Retail Strategies provided excellent insights into the retail industry and showed analytics to identify gaps in our local economies. Specific case studies for each… Read More >