Citrus County
Citrus County is strategically located at the northern tip of the Tampa Bay region. While considered by most to be a great weekend getaway for it's enviable quality of life - think mountain bike trails, kayaking, bird watching, hiking, boating, this community hosts the talented workforce that runs Progress Energy's power generators including the single-unit, 838-MW Crystal River Nuclear Plant located near Crystal River on a site that also includes four coal-fired generating units that generate 2,313 MW. Additionally, you'll find this community focused on it's environmental advantages through advancements in agritech, renewables and recycling.
Citrus County is ripe for business but also an attractive, affordable place to live. With more than 30 square miles of lakes, several navigable rivers, and of course the Gulf of Mexico, Citrus County is a great place to live, work and play and has one of the best rated school sytems in Florida, For businesses, Citrus County is equally accommodating. The County Government cooperates extensively with the EDC to create a pro-active, countywide coalition that works to strengthen and diversify Citrus County’s economy. The EDC strives to attract new business investment and works closely with local companies to assist them with expansion and other business needs.
The County and the EDC have a number of programs that seek to foster new businesses that create jobs through expansion, startup or relocation. Another among programs, the EDC offers Job Growth Incentive, Economic Incentive and Micro-Loan programs. Some key areas the County focuses on include: targeted industries; number of jobs created; and cost to job ratio. All of this is leading Citrus to be an exciting, pro-business community that is on the rise in Florida and the Tampa Bay region.
Notable Employers: Progress Energy, Pro-line Boats