June 20th  |  Economic Development Focus Group

Key Takeaways

• The City’s marinas have a significant amount of economic potential. Boaters can rent or purchase boat slips and moorings that will bring additional revenue to these marinas and the larger City of Panama City. The marinas can host free public events that attract visitors (e.g., “Sunset Celebrations”).

• Economic development could be improved by increasing the overall average income for the City by generating new jobs for skilled and unskilled laborers.

• A partnership with the Board of Realtors to develop a comprehensive inventory of all the properties available to rent, lease, build on, and sell could better communicate to realtors and investors about availability of properties.

• Consider vacant properties to construct short-term shelters and facilities to house businesses.

• Consider vacant properties to construct short-term shelters and facilities to house businesses.

• Run weekly or monthly marketing campaigns about City of Panama City being back open for business.