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Recognition shines a spotlight on economic vitality initiatives On January 22nd through 25th, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) will celebrate the state-recognized Florida Economic Development Week. The week, which Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed,...

Funding will help elevate rural development efforts in the region Today, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced it was awarded $400,000 for crucial infrastructure enhancements through the Florida Department of Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...