One Okaloosa EDC is a 501(c)6 non-profit, public-private partnership serving Okaloosa County and its nine municipalities (Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso). As the community’s lead economic development organization, One Okaloosa EDC is committed to fostering economic diversification through comprehensive strategies and initiatives in the areas of: Existing industry support and sustainment; Talent supply and workforce development; Entrepreneurial support; Infrastructure and product development
Recruitment and expansion of key targeted industry clusters including Aerospace & Defense, Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Regional & Corporate Headquarters, Distribution & Logistics and Renewable Energy; and Military partnerships and advocacy.