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Indian River County, Florida – Central to Where Your Business Needs to Be

Indian River County is located on Florida's east coast, covering 543 square miles of citrus groves, beaches, thriving commercial and growing industry. Located 104.6 kilometres north of West Palm Beach and about two hours from Orlando, Indian River County is within three hours of 90% of Florida’s population, with easy access to markets, yet far from urban sprawl, traffic and congestion.

Vero Beach, the county seat, has long been a popular resort area, attracting thousands to Indian River County and the array of recreational and entertainment pursuits it offers. Indian River County's allure as a light industrial site is best demonstrated by the fact that virtually every company that has located has done so due to their CEO’s positive vacation experience. Companies are also attracted to Indian River County because of our relatively low land costs and low labor costs, and the absence of a state income tax.

Local Industry

As a partner in the Research Coast Economic Development Coalition, Indian River County represents a broad spectrum of industry. The New Piper Aircraft, a leader in light aircraft manufacturing, has called Vero Beach home since 1957. Macho Products, the largest U.S. producer of martial arts protective gear, and Parker Products, the country’s leading manufacturer of custom hoses, are but a few of other nationally known and respected companies located here. High tech firms like e-Merge Interactive and M.C. Miller Company, as well as scientific research entities such as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Syngenta, bring the best and the brightest employees to our area. A host of other well-known companies with facilities here include Ocean Spray Cranberries, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

Infrastructure

The primary north-south highway through Indian River County is Interstate 95. State Road 60 is the main east-west artery between Vero Beach and the Tampa Bay area, with Florida’s Turnpike just 30 minutes to the west. The Florida East Coast Railway provides freight service linking Indian River County to Miami in the south and all points north.

Vero Beach Municipal Airport is a full service Fixed Base Operator with a 2133-meter runway. Catering primarily to private and corporate aircraft, charter service is also available to other Florida markets and the Bahamas. Daily commercial airline service direct to La Guardia and Atlanta is available out of Melbourne International Airport, just 56 kilometres away.

CVS Pharmacy, a major U.S. pharmaceutical retailer, recently announced its plans to build a 37,161 square-meter facility in the new 181-hectare Indian River Park of Commerce, located on State Road 60 one mile west of I-95. The Park’s central location for markets in Florida was cited as the major factor in their decision to locate to Indian River County, plus the cooperation of local government and local leadership. It was the best site geographically and economically, as stated by the company’s site consultant.

Workforce/Training

Indian River County’s diverse workforce of 52,000 ranges from semi-skilled to highly technical. Another 16,000 youngsters are being prepared in our school system to eventually become productive members of the workforce through innovative programs in the county’s diverse number of school choices.

Indian River Community College (IRCC), a fully accredited and nationally recognized two-year institution, is known for its close relationship with the business community in providing flexible training programs. IRCC, in conjunction with Florida Atlantic University, offers many 4-year degree programs as part of its innovative 2+2 Program.

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