about
Whether you're a business leader looking to relocate or expand or an entrepreneur seeking new opportunities to build your business, The Palm Coast Office of Economic Development offers the resources, information, and support you need to find success.
Our Services
- Site selection assistance for available buildings and land
- Site Tours
- Confidential project management services
- Information on business and export assistance, financing, incentives, and grants
- Zoning and permitting information
- Technical presentations geared to a company's specific location needs
- Introductions to local and state elected officials and business leaders, educational institutions, real estate developers, and representatives of CareerSource Volusia- Flagler County and other ancillary service providers
- Overview of the area's lifestyle amenities
Our Mission
The Office of Economic Development focuses on promoting the City of Palm Coast as a premier location to live, work, learn, and thrive, retaining existing businesses and jobs, attracting new capital investment, creating new higher wage jobs, diversifying the tax revenue base, and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
Our Vision
To lead the transformation of Palm Coast’s economy creating a diversified industry environment that attracts businesses and residents, while preserving the natural environment and exceptional quality of life.
Team
Craig McKinney
Economic Development Manager, City of Palm Coast
386-986-2471
cmckinney@palmcoastgov.com
Craig McKinney joined the City of Palm Coast in March 2024, continuing a successful 20-year career in multiple countries. Previously, Craig spent 4.5 years at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development as Director of International Affairs & Business Development and as Strategy Advisor during the best four-year period for economic growth in the state’s history. As Palm Coast’s Economic Development Manager, Craig drives economic growth by creating job opportunities through the investment of select targeted industries while simultaneously developing a future workforce with the region’s education partners.