Economic Development Council of Collier County

Industry Focus

Collier County’s targeted industry clusters play a key role in the county’s continued economic success and competitiveness. Innovative organizations in targeted industries, such as health & life sciences and computer & software services, find the nurturing environment here for developing state-of-the-art technologies; In addition, it is clear that Collier County, with its significant education and venture capital resources, offers an ideal environment for these kinds of companies. Also the addition of affordable real-estate options in eastern Collier County, both in Ave Maria and in the Florida Tradeport, offers new opportunities for relocation and expansion. For more detailed information on Collier County's targeted industries please review the industry focus pages below.

	Clean and Alternative Energy In the areas of solar, biomass/biofuels, and ocean energy generation, as well as in fuel cells & hydrogen technologies, Florida firms have the expertise and abilities to capitalize on the momentum created in the clean energy industry. What’s more, many Florida companies specialize and innovate in other clean technologies that complement or supplement renewables, improving energy efficiency, management, transmission, and storage, as well as advanced nuclear and fossil energy generation technologies. Read More

	Computer Software & Services Collier County offers an exceptional location and a thriving business environment for progressive, rapidly growing computer software companies. Young, well-educated professionals are drawn here for the business networking opportunities as well as lifestyle. Bordered by the Everglades National Park on the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Collier County is renowned for its diverse natural habitats. Residents here enjoy abundant eco-recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Read More

	Distribution Collier County offers an exceptional location and a thriving business environment for progressive, rapidly growing distribution companies. Young, well-educated professionals are drawn here for the business networking opportunities as well as lifestyle. Bordered by the Everglades National Park on the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Collier County is renowned for its diverse natural habitats. Residents here enjoy abundant eco-recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Read More

	Health & Life Sciences Collier County offers an exceptional location and a thriving business environment for progressive, rapidly growing life sciences companies. Young, well-educated professionals are drawn here for the business networking opportunities as well as lifestyle. With boundless entrpreneurial opportunities, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and the abundant and growing skilled labor supply, it's only natural that more and more life science companies are building their future in Collier County, Southwest Florida. Read More

	The Jackson Laboratory - Florida What is The Jackson Laboratory? A non-profit institution, The Jackson Laboratory is one of the world’s premier genetics research facilities and provider of genetic resources and services to the global biomedical research community. Located in Maine and California, it currently employs approximately 1400 people. Jackson Laboratory scientists have conducted pioneering research in areas such as organ and bone marrow transplants, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and glaucoma. Read More