Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

133 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 mottmac.com We understand challenges shared by Santa Rosa County and many municipal, state, and federal clients. Our network of experts bring fresh perspectives to find opportunities in complex projects. They bring together diverse skills, experience, and insight, to turn obstacles into sustainable solutions. SANTA ROSA COUNTY , FLOR IDA tenant, Leonardo Helicopters US, is already committed. There are five other significant economic development projects going into various parcels of the other business areas, including the Santa Rosa Industrial Park East and the Northwest Florida (I-10) Industrial Park.” Santa Rosa’s workforce is unique because many are transitioning military personnel from the four major bases surrounding the county. Schebler notes, “Many of the workers are separating or retiring from service and are already trained, able, and ready to enter the workforce.” To help facilitate this integration process, the county works closely with the Santa Rosa County School District, its technical colleges such as Locklin Technical College, and Pensacola State College on workforce development and training efforts. Last year, the county was one of eight northwest counties in the state to receive funding reserved to stimulate economic development and provide