We're Glad You're Here

Columbia County is perfectly positioned in North Central Florida with access by road to rail, two major interstate systems - 2 of the 3 coming into the state - and proximity to the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and Port Tampa Bay.  With affordable utilities and access to a labor force of more than 800,000 within an hour's drive, businesses will have no trouble finding workers and resources they need.  We encourage you to browse the information below and contact the Economic Development Department for more information!

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Doing Business in Florida's Gateway

Columbia County, Florida

​Glenn Hunter, Director
Columbia County, Florida Economic Development Department
ghunter@columbiacountyfla.com or (386) 758-1033

​Jennifer Daniels, Office Manager
Columbia County, Florida Economic Development Department
jgoff@columbiacountyfla.com or (386) 758-1033

Sites & Buildings

Economic
​Dasboard

Industries

Connections

Workforce & Education

Maps

Contact Them

Building & Zoning

Tony Crews, CBO, Building & Zoning Director
135 NE Hernando Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
(386)758-1008
Visit Their Website

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City of Lake City, Florida

Building & Zoning  
205 N Marion Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386)752-2031
Visit Their Website

​Growth Management
​205 N Marion Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386)752-2031
Visit Their Website

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Resource Guide

Community Resource Guide
Community Resource Contact List
​Our Job Board
Online Resources
SCORE
Small Business Development Center ​
​For more information, demographics or statistics, please contact the chamber today. 

​Are You Already Engaged?:

• Civic Engagement: Let us know how you are already engaged in the community? Are you an experienced community relations person or are you just learning how to connect community engagement to business results?
• Volunteering: Are there already organizations you are volunteering for? Are there organizations you want to engage with, but not sure how to go about it? Are you interested in volunteering personally or professionally?
• Being An Advocate: Bring out your business voice. Everyone who joins is expected to be a positive advocate for our region as well as your fellow members. Ask questions, engage in discussions with others, gather input...all this makes a stronger advocate.