Get Targeted Business Program - Office Of Economic Vitality

The Targeted Business Program is designed to support business growth in the City of Tallahassee and Leon County by offering various incentives. This guide will help you navigate the process of completing the application form online, ensuring that all necessary fields are filled out accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it in your editor.
2. Begin filling out your application starting with the date of application at the top of the form. Make sure to provide accurate information regarding the name of your business and its mailing address.
3. Identify the type of business you operate by referring to the targeted business list provided in the program details.
4. Include the contact person’s name along with their phone number for follow-up queries. If there is a parent or partner company, provide their name as well.
5. Enter your business's federal employer identification number (EIN) and Florida sales tax registration number. This information is essential for processing your application.
6. Indicate if your business is new to Leon County or an expansion of an existing enterprise. These designations will affect the evaluation of your application.
7. Details of the proposed project are important. Include anticipated start and occupancy dates, and indicate if your location falls within designated target areas for economic growth.
8. Provide the projected number of employees and their expected average annualized wages, ensuring to separate this information for new positions created through the expansion.
9. Attach the required audited financial statements for the previous two years to confirm your business's growth and viability.
10. Review all sections for accuracy. Finally, save your changes and submit the completed application form to the Tallahassee – Leon County Office of Economic Vitality at the designated address.

Start completing your documents online today to take advantage of the incentives offered by the Targeted Business Program.