Hernando Business and Economic Development

04/22/2026

The BKV Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Technology Center booth is bustling this week at MRO Americas in Orlando. There’s interest in airport infrastructure development plans. Team Hernando also checked out some other booth technologies.

03/30/2026

Navigating Filing Season 2026: Guidance for Small Businesses

Join this FREE online event presented by the SBA

Get the lowdown on tax tips and tricks to make filing season a breeze for your small biz in 2026.

02/02/2026

Join Nature Coast Manufacturing Assoc. March 14 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays

Plan to participate in an outstanding day of sport, networking, and support for our regional manufacturing community at the Nature Coast Manufacturing Association (NCMA) Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, March 14, 2026, hosted at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays.

This premier event brings together business leaders, manufacturers, sponsors, and shooting enthusiasts for a fun, professionally organized sporting clays experience—while directly supporting NCMA programs and initiatives.

09/17/2025

We’re pleased to share the 2025 Hernando County Manufacturers and Related Industry Survey Report, the result of an effort to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing our local industrial sector.

This report reflects input from manufacturers, logistics providers, and related businesses across the county. It highlights key trends in workforce development, infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and innovation.

We invite you to review the findings and consider how we can work together to further strengthen Hernando County’s industrial sector.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Hernando County’s economic vitality.

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09/02/2025

Helpful information for Florida manufacturers - from SelectFlorida International Trade & Development - How to Acquire a Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices.

What is a Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices?
Certificates of Good Manufacturing Practices verify that products made in Florida and exported are produced in accordance with all published good manufacturing practice standards issued by the appropriate state or federal agencies in the United States of America.

Who needs a Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices?
Certain countries may require a Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices from exporters to certify that manufacturing is completed in accordance with state and federal standards.

Learn more https://selectflorida.org/GMP.

06/25/2025

This event is cancelled.

06/18/2025

06/05/2025

If the unexpected happens - a hurricane, cyberattack or other crisis - Is your business ready? Join the Business Disaster & Continuity Mixer, presented by Hernando Progress, on July 1 for a value packed session. Register today https://business.hernandochamber.com/events/details/business-preparedness-continuity-mixer-presented-by-hernando-progress-36524

04/02/2025

Congratulations Wilton Simpson Technical College on a wonderful Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! It was exciting to tour the classrooms and learning spaces where so many future careers will be launched!

03/18/2025

Hernando County Office of Economic Development joins Florida Economic Development Council and others this week to emphasize what's driving Florida's growth as the 15th largest global economy.