Incentives

Enterprise Zone

Operated by the City of Pensacola, the Enterprise Zone offers multiple refunds, rebates, tax credits and tax exemptions for qualifying businesses; and all of the Downtown District is located within the Enterprise Zone. Ed Spears can assist new businesses with the process of determining eligibility for the Enterprise Zone incentives. Be sure to contact Ed BEFORE you purchase any materials, make any physical improvements, or hire any employees.
Ed Spears
City of Pensacola, Community Development Department
850.436.5655
espears@ci.pensacola.fl.us
www.ci.pensacola.fl.us

Retail Building Design Grants

Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Incentives

The Chamber offers assistance with incentives aimed at Targeted Industries, Workforce Training and Special Opportunities. A list of all of the available incentives can be found on the Chamber’s website, and the economic development staff can help with the process of applying for the benefits of the incentives.
Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Garden Street, Downtown Pensacola
850.438.4081
http://pensacolachamber.com/EconomicDevelopment/Incentives.html

One-Stop-Shop Retail Permitting

The DIB offers one-stop-shop permitting for new retail businesses opening within the core retail district. By facilitating the gathering of all City permitting officials with your contractors and design professionals at the new business’ location the permitting process is largely streamlined, allowing for an easier, more timely permitting process. Call or email the DIB for an appointment to review your business plan and set a date for a one-stop-shop permitting meeting.
Downtown Improvement Board
dib@downtownpensacola.com
www.downtownpensacola.com
850.434.5371