University of Florida/Hernando County Economic Development Study   Part 1   A comprehensive assessment of the economic development environment in Hernando County. Part 2   An economic development plan that will identify goals and recommendations accomplishing the goals and objectives. Part 3   An evaluation system, using community indicators, to set targets and measure outcomes. The Economical Development Goal Setting Study Study commissioned to establish benchmarks for  Hernando County leaders to provide a clear path to follow to improve the standard of living for its residents. Economic Development Goal Setting Study Hernando County Florida March - 2006   Economic Improvement Plan

The Essentials...

The Hernando County Chamber of Commerce publishes a guide for those contemplating starting a small business in Hernando County. It is packed with information valuable to anyone starting a business of any size.


The Essential Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business in Hernando County
(2.2MB PDF file)

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Downloadable Brochures

    Brochure: Airport Industrial Park
    Brochure: Hernando County: The Business Gateway to Tampa Bay
    Brochure: Home Based Business Information
    Brochure: Realtor Commission Policies for Airport Industrial Park
    Brochure: Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
    Brochure: Florida Black Business Support Corporation

Statistical Abstracts

2005 Statistical Abstract

2006 Statistical Abstract

2006 Hernando Pasco Labor Market Information