Highlands County Economic Development

Congratulations to our very own Yarima Cuencas on graduating from the Leadership Highlands Class of 2026! 🎓

We are incredibly proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to growing as a leader in our community.

Congratulations, Yarima, on this well-deserved achievement!

Thank you to Amazon for welcoming our office and local leaders for a tour of the new Lake Placid facility. We enjoyed learning more about Amazon’s operations, workforce development initiatives, and ongoing investment in Highlands County. Partnerships like these help create opportunities for our residents, strengthen our workforce, and support continued economic growth in our community.

Congratulations Randy on your Rising Start award! We appreciate your partnership and all the work you do in Highlands County that support our small businesses.

We are so proud of our Economic Development Manager, Yarima Cuencas for representing our office in Leadership Highlands!

Happy Economic Development Week!

We have had the privilege of collaborating with industry leaders, educators, and community partners to help grow our local economy, support job creation, and invest in the future of Highlands County. Whether it’s connecting businesses to resources, supporting expansion projects, or helping develop a skilled workforce pipeline, every effort is rooted in strengthening our community.

We are grateful for the continued support and are excited for what is to come in Highlands County!

Our team is looking forward to being at the SelectUSA Investment Summit next week!

Sarah Beth Murphy and Yarima Cuencas will be there representing Highlands County and would love to connect. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by Booth 623.

Today our team traded the office for the aerospace world ✈️

We had the opportunity to attend Aviation Week, MRO Americas, where we connected with industry leaders, explored the latest innovations, and gained valuable insight into the future of maintenance, repair, and overhaul. From cutting-edge technology to engaging conversations, it was exciting to see how quickly aerospace continues to evolve.

We are excited to be representing Highlands County at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit!

Highlands County was selected as one of only two communities to represent the state of Florida at this national summit. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase what makes our community desirable.

This global event connects investors and economic development leaders, showcasing why communities like ours are prime locations for business growth. From a skilled workforce to competitive costs, Highlands County is proud to be part of the conversation driving investment forward.

www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/Invest-in-Rural-America