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Storm Resources Available
Following the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, a number of resources are available for both residents and businesses. The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette and Madison counties on Sept. 6, to provide one-on-one help to...
Agribusiness Locations: Feeding The Future
By Anne Cosgrove, Business Facilities Magazine: From the September/October 2022 Issue To meet the needs of a growing global population with efficient operations, agribusiness firms look for locations with ready resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a...
Governor DeSantis Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Hamilton County
Economic Development Director Chadd Mathis celebrates funding for HCDA-Owned Logistics Park Site at I-75 and SR6 for infrastructure improvements and a third lane JASPER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $5.4 million to Hamilton County...
HCDA Announces Additional Funding for Commercial Beautification Grants
Additional funding will help improve visual appearance of area businesses JASPER, FL – Today, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced an increase in funding for the Commercial Beautification Micro-Grant Program aimed at improving the visual...
HCDA Celebrates Florida Economic Development Week
Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed this week Florida Economic Development Week to recognize the economic development professionals working diligently to bolster and strengthen our economy. We at Hamilton County are excited to take part in this celebration and show...
Business Facilities: Hamilton County, Where Agribusiness Grows
Locations For The Agribusiness Industry: Setting The Table Hamilton County, FL is fertile grounds for agribusiness. Just ask Cultiva Farms USA and Swift Straw. Cultiva Farms USA is a partnership between an Italian family company, Cultiva, and Taylor Farms, the largest...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $348,400 in Grant Awards to Support Rural Florida Economic Development
Hamilton County receives $25,000 grant for site preparation. Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $348,400 has been awarded to 14 rural counties and cities for site preparation projects. The awards are part of Enterprise Florida’s Rural...
Hamilton County Development Authority Continues Commercial Beautification Grants into 2021
JASPER, FL – Today, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced the Commercial Beautification Micro-Grant Program will continue in 2021. The micro-grant program will to provide matching funds to renovate and improve the visual impact of the properties...

Green Point Research Plans Headquarters in Hamilton County
Green Point Research, an international phytocannabinoid-rich hemp biomass originator and processor, is expanding operations with the purchase of a 32-acre headquarters campus in Hamilton County, Florida. The company plans to build its Cannabis Center Of Excellence....
Duke Energy Florida Announces New Solar Power Plant in Hamilton County
New solar plants eliminate approximately 600 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions in Florida. Duke Energy Florida (DEF) today announced the locations of its two newest solar power plants which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit Florida...