County Seat: Vero Beach
Nearest MSA: Sebastian/Vero Beach
Countywide population: 141,667
Largest Cities:

• Sebastian (21,666)
• Vero Beach (18,160)
• Fellsmere (4,628)

Miles To*:

City	Miles
Tallahassee	305
Orlando	86
Tampa Bay	133
Jacksonville	202
Miami	126
Atlanta	487
Chicago	1063
Dallas	1040
New York	973

*Miles are calculated from county seat.

Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code: 772
Indian River County population:

• 1980: 59,896
• 1990: 90,208
• 2008: 141,667
• 2015 (projected):155,000
• 2030(p):196,900

Average Temperature: 74.9F
January: 66.08F
July: 83.05F

Annual Rainfall: 58 inches
Average Annual Rain Days: 127

2008 In-Migration*: 7,526
2008 Out-Migration: 6,590
2008 Net-Migration: 936
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data

Labor Force
Total: 62,436 (1/2010)
Labor Force as a % of County Population: 44.1%
Number of Unemployed: 8,965
Unemployment Rate: 14.4%

Average Annual Wage
2006: $31,729
2007: $35,088
2008: $35,043
2009: $35,879

Infrastructure
Federal Interstates: I-95 (north/south)
Federal Highways: US-1, A1A (north/south)
State Highways: SR-60 (east/west)
Railroads: Florida East Coast
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commercial Airline Service: Melbourne International Airport

• # Runways: 3
• Longest Paved Runway:9,483 feet

General Aviation Airports:

• Vero Beach Municipal Airport
• Sebastian Municipal Airport

Local Deep Water Port: Port of Ft. Pierce
Miles to Closest Port: 13
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:

• Government: 6.0953
• Schools: 7.4200
• Special: 0.0450
• Total: 13.5603

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option): 1.00%
Federal Enterprise Zone: No
State Enterprise Zone: Yes, #3101

State Taxes
Corporate Income Tax: 5.5%
Personal Income Tax: 0.0%
Retail Sales Tax: 6.0%

Electric Companies: Vero Beach Electric, Florida Power & Light
Natural Gas Companies: Florida City Gas
Telephone Companies: AT&T
Water & Sewer Companies: City of Vero Beach, Indian River County
Existing Industrial Zoned Land: Yes
Number of Acres: 1,100
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel: 100
Industrial Parks: Yes
Number of Acres: 150
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel: 100
Foreign Trade Zones: No

Schools

Public Schools

• Fourteen elementary schools, including four magnet schools
• Four middle schools
• Two high schools

Charter Schools

• Four elementary schools
• One middle school
• One high school

Enrollment: 17,500 total

Private Schools Available: Yes

Post Secondary Education Serving the County:

• Florida Atlantic University
• Florida State University Medical School
• University of Florida Agricultural Sciences
• Florida Institute of Technology
• Keiser College
• Nova University
• Indian River State College

Local Radio Stations:

• WAVW 92.7-FM (Country)
• WAXE 1370-AM
• WCIF 106.3-FM
• WCZR 100.7-FM
• WFLM 104.7-FM
• WGNX 99.7-FM (Soft rock)
• WGYL 93.7-FM (Top 40)
• WIRK 107.9-FM (Country)
• WKGR 98.7-FM (Rock)
• WOSN 97.1-FM (Soft favorites)
• WPBZ 103.1-FM (Progressive)
• WQSC 88.9-FM (Public Radio)
• WQOL 103.7 (Top 40)
• WSCF 91.9-FM (Christian)
• WTTB 1490-AM (Talk)

Local Television Stations:

• WPBF/ABC (Palm Beach)
• WPEC/CBS (Palm Beach)
• WPTV/NBC (Palm Beach)
• WWCI – TV10 (Vero Beach)
• WXEL/Public Broadcasting (Palm Beach)

Locally Printed Newspapers:

• Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers – Vero Beach Press Journal
• Sebastian Sun
• Hometown News
• Vero Beach 32963

Financial Institutions
Banks: 15
Savings and Loans: 4
Trust Companies: 3
Credit Unions: 2

Cost of Living Price Level Index (Q3 - 2009)
U.S. Average = 100
Indian River County Average: 98.6
Food: 106.9
Housing: 82.9
Housing prices: new 3BR/2BA $227,300
Medical Care: 97.0
Personal Goods and Services: 103.1
Transportation: 94.1

Medical Services:
Indian River Medical Center – www.irmc.cc
Sebastian River Medical Center – www.sebastianrivermedical.com

Recreational Opportunities: Deep Sea, Fresh Water Fishing & Boating
Diving, Surfing
State, County, & City Parks
Theatres, Museums

Historical Points of Interest:
Downtown Vero Beach
McKee Botanical Gardens
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Sebastian River Front

Cultural Events/Festivals:
Center for the Arts
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
Riverside Theatre
Under the Oaks Arts Show

Indian River County, Florida – Where the Tropics Begin

Indian River County, Florida offers a market that meets all your business needs, yet provides you, your family, and your employees an unparalleled quality of life – a small town ambiance with a cosmopolitan flair. It is a place where your work and lifestyle are compatible in a stimulating and productive environment.

Indian River County is centrally located on Florida's east coast, covering over 500 square miles of orange and grapefruit groves, beaches, thriving retail and growing industry. Often referred to as the "Treasure Coast”, the area is rich in history and natural resources, including wildlife reserves and scenic lakes, with the benefits of climate for which the Sunshine State is famous. It is also the center of the world-famous Indian River Citrus District.

Offshore, the waters of the Gulf Stream ensure year-round mild temperatures, warm in winter and breezy in summer so you can golf and boat 365 days a year. Twenty-three miles of golden beaches, azure waters of the Indian and Sebastian Rivers and lush farm and woodlands blend to characterize this beautiful area “where the tropics begin." Indian River County is a place where people and businesses thrive and grow.

Vero Beach, the county seat, has long been a popular resort area, attracting thousands to the array of recreational and entertainment pursuits it offers. Many companies that have located in the area have done so due to their CEO’s positive vacation experience.

Indian River County offers many cultural and entertainment venues comparable to communities much larger in size. Art galleries and studios, professional and community theatres, the highly regarded 33-piece Atlantic Classical Orchestra, and the state’s only teaching museum have all put Indian River County on Florida's cultural map.

Vero Beach Municipal Airport caters primarily to private and corporate aircraft, with charter service available to other Florida markets and the Bahamas. The Sebastian Municipal Airport in the north county has a 4,000-foot runway and new 10,000 square foot terminal building. Daily commercial flights with direct service to Washington, D.C. and Atlanta are available out of Melbourne International Airport, just 35 miles north.

A paradise for surfing, fishing, golfing, boating, shopping, dining, bird-watching, kayaking and long walks on the beach, Indian River County has it all – a location central to the success of your business while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

For more information on locating your tourism-related business to Indian River County, Florida, please visit the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce website at www.indianriverchamber.com or call 772-567-3491 extension 121.

FINE DINING

AMALFI GRILLE
8 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772)564-8281

AVANZARE RISTORANTE
1932 14th Ave., Historic Downtown, Vero Beach
(772) 978-9789.

CARMEL’S RESTAURANT
398 Miracle Mile, Vero Beach
(772) 299-7131

THE CLUB AT POINTE WEST
7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach
(772)770-3675 or (772)770-3401. D9

COBALT IN THE VERO BEACH HOTEL & SPA
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-5666.

THE FRENCH QUARTER
1920 14th Avenue (Historic Downtown), Vero Beach
(772) 770-4870

THE LAKES AT POINTE WEST
7955 16th Manor, Vero Beach
(772) 299-7900

LEMON TREE RESTAURANT
3125 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-0858

MAISON MARTINIQUE
1605 S. Ocean Drive, South Beach, Vero
(772) 231-7299

M.T’S CHOPHOUSE
1555 S Ocean Drive
Located on Vero’s South Beach
(772) 231-2727

OCEAN GRILL
1050 Sexton Plaza, Vero Beach
(772) 231-5409

ORIENTE at COSTA D’ESTE
3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach.
(772) 410-0100

PEARL
2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-4665

POMODORO GRILL
3055 Cardinal Drive,
Suite 102, Vero Beach
(772) 234-1123

THE QUILTED GIRAFFE
500 S. U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 978-4242. B4

RIVER GRILLE
480 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-1412

SONYA’S AT DISNEY’S VERO BEACH RESORT
9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach
(772) 234-2180

CASUAL DINING

14TH AVENUE STEAK HOUSE
2023 14th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 778-1020.

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
5335 20th St., Vero Beach
(772) 978-0525.

AUNT LOUISE’S PIZZERIA
13423 U.S. 1 (Riverwalk Shopping Center), Sebastian
(772) 388-1800

BANGKOK IN DOWNTOWN
14th Ave.(across from Community Center), Vero Beach
(772) 794-1826

BASIL RISTORANTE ITALIANO
920 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 581-3793. N8

BEEF O’ BRADY’S
Sebastian Blvd. #130, Sebastian
(772) 228-9902.

BELLA NAPOLI RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
1340 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 564-9800

BLESSINGS
1889 37th St., Suite 5, Vero Beach
(772) 569-9133

BOBBY’S
3450 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach,
(772) 231-6996

BOMBAY MARSALA
2050 11th Avenue, Vero Beach
(772) 770-1120

CAPT HIRAM’S RESTAURANT
1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
(772)589-4345

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
1285 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 299-5999

CASEY’S PLACE
917 Azalea Ln, Vero Beach
(772) 231-4790

CHEF LIN’S ASIAN BUFFET, SEAFOOD & SUSHI GRILL
1850 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 778-6989

CHELSEA’S AT MCKEE
McKee Botanical Garden, 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 794-0601 ext. 111

CHELSEA’S @ THE MUSEUM
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-0707

CHELSEA’S ON CARDINAL
3710 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 239-8300

C. J. CANNON’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
3414 Cherokee Drive, (in new Airport Terminal) Vero Beach
(772) 567-7727

COURTESY HOUSE RESTAURANT
8909 20th St., Vero Beach
(772) 562-1791

CRAVINGS
3149 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-0208

CRISPERS
1335 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 299-3607

DOCKSIDE GRILLE
41 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 569-6865

EAGLES NEST RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
101 E. Airport Drive, Sebastian
(772) 589-6803

EARL’S HIDEAWAY LOUNGE
1405 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
(772) 589-5700

FELIX’S PLACE
Corner of 1st Street SW and 43rd Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 562-3317

FIVE GUYS
1335 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
(772) 299-4355

FOUR WINDS
1929 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 388-6685

FUJIYAMA STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
5959 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 564-8628

GIUSEPPE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
935 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
(772) 589-8508
4 S. Bay St., Fellsmere
(772) 571-0917

GREEN CABIN ROOM
AT DISNEY’S VERO BEACH RESORT 9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach
(772) 234-2000

GREENHOUSE CÁFE
2045 13th Avenue, Vero Beach
(772)-569-1299

GUIDO’S PUB
2625 34th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 299-0004

HAMPTON INN TEA HOUSE
1335 18th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 794-2519

HONEY BAKED HAM
701 21st Street, Vero Beach
(772) 563-2278

ISLAND SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
1400 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
(772) 388-1676

ITALIAN GRILL
Ryanwood Plaza, 2180 58th Ave
Vero Beach, (772) 567-6640

JACK BAKER’S LOBSTER SHANTY
1 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 562-1941

JACKSON SQUARE RESTAURANT
8797 20th Street, Rt.60 near I-95, Vero Beach
(772)978-0222

JAYCEE PARK SEASIDE GRILL
4200 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-1911

JP MATTY’S
250 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
(772) 581-9985

KATA RESTAURANT
1306 20th Street (across from the Main Post Office), Vero Beach
(772) 564-8883

KELLEY’S IRISH PUB
484-B 21st St., Miracle Mile, Vero Beach
(772) 567-3838

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
4040 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 460-7921

LA FONDA
2625 34th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 770-9303

LITTLE CAESAR’S
755 27th Ave SW, Vero Beach (772) 778-7717
1555 US Hwy, (1 in K-Mart Plaza) (772) 770-4041

MAMA MIA’S RESTAURANT
13409 U.S. 1 (Riverwalk Shopping Center), Sebastian
(772) 388-6002

MARSH LANDING RESTAURANT
44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere
(772) 571-8622

MELODY INN
Downtown (between the Rt. 60 & Twin Pairs), Vero Beach
(772) 770-2071

MIMMO’S SCAMPI GRILL
2054 11th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 563-9766

MR. MANATEE’S CASUAL GRILLE
30 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 560-9151

MO-BAY GRILL
13421 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-4223

MORRISSEY’S IRISH PUB
740 Fleming Street, Sebastian
(772) 589-1238

MULLIGAN’S BEACH HOUSE
1025 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach
(772) 492-6744

NINO’S CAFE & NINO’S CORNER
1006 Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach
(772) 231-9311

NINO’S CORNER
4236 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 562-0276

NO 1 CHINA
738 Fleming Street, Sebastian
(772) 581-7288

OLD TOWNE CAFE
2555 27th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 569-6377

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
5995 20th St., Vero Beach
(772) 567-3223

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1475 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 567-5222

PANERA BREAD CO.
2005 Indian River Blvd., Miracle Mile, Vero Beach
(772) 794-0188

PATIO EXPRESS
1103 21st Street, Vero Beach
(772) 562-2821

PATIO RESTAURANT
1103 21st Street, Vero Beach
(772) 563-2844

PATTI’S BISTRO & CATERING
11632 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 581-4447

PEARL’S GOURMET MARKET
2855 Ocean Drive, Portales de Vero Plaza,
(facing Flamevine Lane), Vero Beach
(772)492-4101

PELICAN DINER
13260 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
(772) 228-9600

PELICAN PUB
1318 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-4479

PIG & WHISTLE PUB
1401 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
(772) 581-5740. L9

PIZZOODLE’S
56 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 567-4160

POLONEZ DELI & LUNCH
13600 US Hwy. 1, Unit 7 Roseland Plaza, Sebastian
(772) 581-0058

RED ONION EATERY
4069 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-4180
and 3727 10th Court, off 37th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 564-0804

RED ROOSTER CAFÉ
5675 Micco Road, Micco,
(772) 664-4065

RIVERSIDE CAFÉ
1 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach
(772) 234-5550

SAKE SUSHI BAR & GRILL
42 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 978-9798

SHUTTERS AT DISNEY’S VERO BEACH RESORT
9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach
(772) 234-2180

SLOAN’S
1926 86th Ave, Vero Beach
(772) 778- 9792

SOUTHERN COMFORT GRILLE
4211 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 794-0567

SOUTHERN SISTERS CÁFE
709 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
(772) 581-0203

SQUID LIPS OVERWATER GRILL
1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
(772) 589-3828

STELLA’S ITALIAN BISTRO
4166 Atlantic Blvd., corner of 42nd & Rt. 60, Vero Beach
(772) 564-7979

SUMO HOUSE JAPANESE & THAI RESTAURANT
713 17th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 770- 0835

SUNNY DAYS SANDWICH & COFFEE SHOP
2263 14th Ave, corner of 14th Ave. & 23rd St, Vero Beach
(772) 299-4014

SZECHUAN PALACE
1965 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach
(772) 562-7726

TACO REEF
1103 U.S. 1 in the Village Square, Sebastian
(772) 589-5445

TGI FRIDAY’S
Indian River Mall, Vero Beach
(772) 770-3170

TI AMO SEMPRE TRATTORIA ITALIANA
15175 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-1550

TOM KAT’S DOWNTOWN EATERY
1918 14th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 794-4747

TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELICATESSEN
555 21st St., Vero Beach
(772) 569-6070

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
13600 U.S. 1 in Sebastian
(772) 589-3303

UNDERTOW RESTAURANT AND BAR
1931 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
(772) 770-0977

VINCENT’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
510 21st St. in Miracle Mile Plaza, Vero Beach
(772) 569-4333

WALDO’S
3150 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 231-7091

VB SPORTS GRILLE
1902 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 563-9600

WHAT A TAVERN DELI & GRILLE
58 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach
(772) 567-1599

FAMILY DINING

2002 RESTAURANT
575 Miracle Mile, Vero Beach
(772) 569-1920

ABBOTT’S FROZEN CUSTARD
4140 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 567-7338

AY! JALISCO
456 21st St., Vero Beach
(772) 778-8489
1909 20th St, Vero Beach
(772) 978-0661
and 1814 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 388-2368

BAREFOOT CAFE
2036 14th Avenue (historic Downtown), Vero Beach
(772) 770-1733

BOB EVAN’S RESTAURANT
6070 20th St., Vero Beach
(772) 299-1011

BONO’S
1500 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 770-5646.

BOSTON MARKET
1775 US 1, Vero Beach
(772) 564-0485

CHICAGO CONNECTION TROPICAL BREEZE
575 Miracle Mile, Vero Beach
(772) 564-7112

CHILI’S
940 S. U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 564-9040

COUNTRY HAM ‘N EGGS
478 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-4845

CRACKER BARREL
9380 19th Lane, Vero Beach
(772) 563-0066

FAT BOY’S BAR-B-QUE
685 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 562-8333

HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS
1555 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 562-2226

IHOP
1838 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 569-8229
and Vero Beach Resort, 8800 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 562-9991.

ITALIAN KITCHEN
2121 14th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 569-0060

KOUNTRY KITCHEN...WITH LOVE
1749 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
(772) 567-6733

LARRY’S ROADSIDE FAMILY RESTAURANT
10795 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 581-2623

MANDARIN GARDEN
13533 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 388-3287

MARKER 1 RESTAURANT
14445 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-6550

NEW CENTURY BUFFET
960 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
(772) 567-4838

NINO’S CORNER FAMILY RESTAURANT
AND PIZZERIA
4236 20th Street, Vero Beach
(772) 562-0276

PARADISE ICE CREAM
661 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
(772) 581-0399

RUBY TUESDAY’S
1825 58th Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 569-6464
and 13675 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-2623

SANDY’S GRILLE
171 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian,
(772) 589-3666

SONNY’S BBQ
5001 20th St., Vero Beach
(772) 770-4190

SUNSET CAFÉ
760 S U.S. 1 (South Vero Square), Vero Beach
(772) 778-5461

SZECHUAN PALACE
1965 43rd Ave., Vero Beach
(772) 562-7726

VIC’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1140 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 589-8989.

VILLA NOVA
1327 21st. Street, (Historic Downtown), Vero Beach
(772) 564-2400

WOODY’S BAR-B-QUE
13600 U.S. 1, Sebastian
(772) 581-5767

Incentives to Relocate of Expand Your Business in Indian River County, Florida

A Certified Green Local Government

We invite you to join other exceptional Indian River County businesses to se why: Indian River County is central to your success!

Incentives for Targeted Industries Include:

• Local Jobs Grant Program
• Enterprise Zone Tax Benefits
• Waive County Utility Deposits
• Special Incentives by the Board of County Commissioners
• Local Training Grants
• State of Florida

Eligibility for Local Incentive Programs

• At least five new jobs are created within six months of appropriate incentive approval, or a time period as negotiated by the Board of County Commissioners
• Salary or wages are equal to or greater than 75% of the county's average annual wage
• Type of business is included on the county's Targeted Industry Cluster list, below

Targeted Industry Clusters Include:

Clean Energy

• Solar Energy
• Biomass Energy/Biofuels
• Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
• Ocean Energy

Life Sciences Industry

• Biotechnology
• Medical Device Manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Health Care

Information Technology

• IT Products/Services
• Software Development
• Modeling/Simulation/Training
• Photonics/Lasers/Optics
• Microelectronics
• Telecommunications

Aviation/Aerospace

• Aviation Education
• Aviation Education
• Aircraft Manufactuing
• General Aviation Services
• Medical Flight Support

Emerging Technologies

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Marine Science

Financial/Professional Services

• Corporate/Regional Headquarters
• Research and Development

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

• Sports Facilities
• Film Shoots

Manufactuing/Warehouse/Distribution

Other clean light industries that have an average annual wage equal to or above the county-wide average annual wage and that support an innovation economy.

Local Jobs Grant Program

The Local Jobs Grant Program is a cash incentive paid to a business meeting eligibility requirements as specified above. Grants are paid over a three-year period, after the new jobs are in place, provided that the business has maintained the minimum job threshold at the wage levels stated on the application.

The application is submitted to the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and reviewed for completeness. It is forwarded to the county’s Economic Development Council, who makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

Grant Calculation

Percent of Average Wage of New Qualified Jobs	Grant Amount per New Job Created
75% of county average wage	$3,000 per job
100% of county average wage	$5,000 per job
150% of county average wage	$7,000 per job

A 10% bonus is available when a business locates or expands within the Enterprise Zone.

The maximum grant amount available to an individual company is $500,000, except for businesses in the Enterprise Zone.

The Local Jobs Grant Program can be used as the local match required by the state’s Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refund Program, as explained on the next page.

Enterprise Zone Program

The Indian River County/City of Vero Beach Enterprise Zone encompasses 4.7 square miles, including properties within the Vero Beach Municipal Airport and the adjacent Gifford Community north of the airport. Businesses located in the Enterprise Zone can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Sales tax refunds for new equipment purchased and used in the Enterprise Zone
• Sales tax refunds on construction materials used in the rehabilitation of real property in the Enterprise Zone
• Corporate or sales tax credits for new jobs created and filled by Enterprise Zone residents
• Corporate tax credit based on the increased value of new or improved property

The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce coordinates local Enterprise Zone activities.

Waive County Utility Deposit

The county will guarantee county utility deposits (water, sewer) for targeted businesses, as described, who also meet the criteria below. In lieu of paying the deposit amounts up front, the county will pledge funds that may be drawn upon when necessary.

• A business included on the county’s Targeted Industry List, and
• A good credit history, and
• A utility deposit of less than $10,000. For businesses with a utility deposit of more than $10,000, the county will guarantee up to $10,000

Special Incentives Granted by the Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has flexibility to grant special incentives on a case by case basis, based on job creation, wage levels and increased property taxes.

Incentives could include the purchase or lease of land, infrastructure improvements, payment or financing of county impact fees, or cash incentives.

Local Training Grants/Assistance

On the Job Training Grants: OJT helps employers offset the costs associated with new hires. The Grant serves as a cost effective way for local employers to hire quality applicants by reimbursing up to 50% of the employee’s salary during their training period. Grants may be accessed through Workforce Solutions.

Employed Worker Training Grants: Employed Worker Training grants reimburse employers for up to 50% of direct training costs to train current employees in new skills that may lead to greater productivity. The employer chooses the training that meets company needs. Grants may be accessed through Workforce Solutions.

Recruitment/Assessment Services: At no cost, Workforce Solutions will assist businesses in finding qualified candidates who are trained and equipped with the right skills to fill their positions. Professional Recruiters efficiently recruit, screen and refer only qualified applicants to open positions.

Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
1216 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-567-3491, extension 121
772-778-3181 Fax
www.indianriverchamber.com

Indian River County Community Development Department
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365
772-226-1243
772-978-1806 Fax
www.ircgov.com

Helene Caseltine, CEcD
Economic Development Director
Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
1216 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 772-567-3491 x121
Fax: 772-778-3181