Planning and Development Services will foster
a dynamic, attractive and economically healthy city
that is safe, diverse and livable for all.
The Economic Development Division works to
nurture and grow local enterprises, expand and
diversify the existing economic base, and attract
new business entities to the community.
Read the City of Gainesville Economic Development Strategic/Action Plan
What We Do:
- Serve as the City’s point of contact to the business community.
- Guide businesses through the regulatory process.
- Develop programming to respond to citywide economic development needs.
- Connect business owners and aspiring entrepreneur to resources that can help them to grow their businesses.
- Assist local, small & minority business in participating in the City’s procurement process.
- Administer the Enterprise Zone Program to further redevelopment efforts in East Gainesville.
- Foster development of technology companies through management of the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center (GTEC) and the Innovation Zone.
- Manage the Airport Industrial Park (AIP) to provide space for business growth