For the most up to date information on economic development in Putnam County, visit www.putnamcountychamber.org or contact the Chief Economic Developer.
Economy
Putnam County is a manufacturing-oriented community. Local officials are accustomed to working with companies to see that their needs are being met. Rural advantages include the low costs of doing business and a personal commitment to service that is unheard of in many areas. Local utilities are also a tremendous asset to Putnam County industries. The electrical energy includes the highest concentration of transmission and generation facilities in rural Florida. Electric rates are attractive for both interruptible and non-interruptible service.
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Lifestyle
Putnam County is the ideal climate for relaxing, with gracious, tree-lined streets and country settings. Yet the county is within easy access of metro areas. More than 27 parks and recreation areas in the county have year-round facilities with ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, hiking trails, and picnic and swimming areas. An abundance of trophy-sized largemouth black bass has given Putnam County the title of Bass Capital of the World.
Boating, sailing and water-skiing are an exciting part of family recreation in this area, on both the river and the numerous lakes located in Putnam County. Nature enthusiasts enjoy hiking along the Florida Trail, which runs through the heart of Putnam County. Putnam County is also home to the Ravine Gardens State Park, an 80-acre ravine with a 1.8-mile auto and bike trail looping around the top. Footpaths allow visitors to explore the depths of this beautiful park, planted with over 100,000 azaleas of some 50 varieties, enhanced by 22,000 other sub-tropical plants.
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Government
Putnam County includes the incorporated communities of Palatka, Welaka, Interlachen, Pomona Park and Crescent City. The Board of Putnam County Commissioners establishes policies and appoints a county administrator to implement the policies and manage the operation of the county.
Putnam County offers a host of compelling bottom-line reasons for expanding or locating here: strategic Northeast Florida location, low operating cost, tax incentives, strong vocational education, a positive business climate, and plentiful resources, including land, timber, lakes and rivers.
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Chief Economic Developer
C.W. (Wes) Larson II
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 550
Palatka, FL 32178
(386) 328-1503 phone
(386) 328-7076 fax
pcccfla@bellsouth.net
www.putnamcountychamber.org
Dana Cameron Jones
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
(386) 328-1503 X 202
gm@putnamcountychamber.org
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